concerns. India has been trying for education for all the children of school-going age, but large numbers of them are still out of school. Poor quality of learning and disinterest of children in education are identified as major reasons for their dropping out from school and also poor learning abilities. Our school system is still very text-book oriented which creates a hurdle in children’s learning. On one hand while it has been established that many aspects of education cannot be learnt only…
At age thirteen, I left everything behind in Tanzania to start a new life with my parents, who were brave enough to leave their home country and provide a better future for my sister and I in Canada. Growing up in Tanzania, I witnessed the injustices imposed upon the underprivileged members of society. What troubled me the most was that I saw no progress. The gap between the rich and poor was so evident that it became a way of life. Although I realized that this was wrong, I never truly…
minded than Plato or Socrates and believed that in the purposefulness of education. According to Socrates and Plato, “the aim of education is to attain knowledge.” It was their belief that it was necessary both for the interest of the individual and the society, therefore it was virtue by itself. Aristotle however, believed that the aim of education was not only to attain knowledge but also to attain goodness or happiness in life. Aristotle admonishes that concern must be placed on both the…
Education is one of the most important aspects of modern society. It passes down important information to those who would benefit from it and keeps those ideas alive while inspiring others down the line. As time has gone on, the institution of education has become a money-making machine more focused on turning children into test score numbers and less focused on the vital importance of self-discovery and personal development. John Stuart Mill’s “On Liberty” discusses the idea of free will in…
PROGRESSIVISM IN EDUCATION Education is the process of acquiring, processing and applying information. Everybody has a different way of obtaining information. That’s why so many theories have occurred. Progressivism is one of them. It is a theory of education mostly deals with learning by doing. Progressivism is the form of pragmatisim which is adjusted into education. In pragmatisim, change is seen as the essence of reality. So, in the movement of progressivism in education philosophy, it is…
The Importance of Education in Young Women in Millenium Hall Throughout the course of Millenium Hall, Sarah Scott introduces her readers to a variety of female characters, all who have experienced hardship and have learned some lesson along the way. Harriot Trentham, the last story in Scott’s novel, is no exception to this rule. The story of Mrs. Trentham fits in nicely with the rest of the tales, as a method for Scott to not only provide radical ideas, but still remains firmly rooted in its…
On May 19,3 2015 a man named Jose was ending a major chapter in his life that consisted of getting up early,2 studying,2 and test taking. Jose was finally graduating from medical school. After that chapter ended he started a new one and that was to put his degree to work so,1 he got a job at a major hospital in San Antonio as a cardiothoracic surgeon. By doing so Jose had a stable form of income and was living comfortable. A few years later Jose was able to buy himself a house and support a…
There are two types of education formal and informal- both highly valuable when developing both knowledge and basic life skills. When distinguishing the difference between these types of education an example of viewing formal as travelling on a bus and informal as riding a bike (Growth Engineering, 2014) helps to develop a strong understanding of the two. Once you enter the formal bus you are limited to what you are able to do- you can exit at whichever bus stop, but ultimately the driver…
Education undoubtedly is one of the most valuable possessions that individuals can acquire. It is the foundation that people can use to build a better future, an important lesson that I can teach my son. I was inspired to return to school primarily because I wanted to show my son that school is important and though it can be difficult, we can persevere through hard work. I always tell my son that his mother is not smart, but have found ways to study better through commitment, dedication, and…
areas in the curriculum such as in literacy, maths and physical education (Education Scotland, 2014). Through the teaching of CfE, “children will acquire knowledge and skills to make healthy food choices and help to establish life long healthy eating habits” (The Scottish Government, 2014). More over, children will learn about the origin of different foods and receive the opportunity to choose, taste and prepare different foods (Education Scotland, 2010). The CfE experiences and outcomes…