Essence of Education for a Flourishing Society
Explore the profound impact of education on society through diverse perspectives and reflections on the purpose, consequences, and holistic approaches to learning. Discover how education shapes values, influences mindsets, and empowers individuals to navigate a materialistic world while fostering holistic growth.
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Holistic Education & Mindfulness P.L.Dhar
Why Education ? Whatever good or bad that you see today in the society is directly linked to the kind of education we give to our youth. Aristotle ..the fate of empires depends on the education of the youth.
Education today Best education Assured high paying job No discussion on Values Pleasant is good ! Materialistic world view We become felicity computers! Happiness lies solely in sensory pleasures Aim of life=> material acquisition!
Consequences of this materialistic world view Ecological degradation, discontentment Life means more ! Neighbour s envy, owner s pride Inequity, Strife, Crime, Violence Na baap bada na bhaya, sabse bada rupaiya Dehumanization, Value erosion
Views on Education There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live Perhaps the most valuable result of all education is the ability to make yourself do the things you have to do, when it ought to be done, whether you like it or not. Education is not filling a bucket but lighting a fire.
Education : Indian Perspective Vidyaya amritam ashnute Sa vidya ya vimuktaye Education is the manifestation of perfection already in Man The purpose .. not to produce mere scholars, technicians or job hunters, but integrated men who are free of fear
UNESCO: Report of the International Commission on Education for the Twenty first Century Learning : The Treasure Within Education throughout Life based on four pillars Learning to Know Learning to do Learning to live together Learning to be
Learning to Know Not a mere information gathering but mastering the instruments of knowledge -- learning to learn Calling upon the powers of concentration, memory and thought scientific temper Understand the environment , to be able to live in dignity .. various skills The sheer joy of learning
Learning to Know It is futile to try to know everything But specialization must not exclude general knowledge. Developing curiosity Need for fruitful synergies between disciplines Future of work : Interdisciplinary - Ecological
Learning to Do Putting learning to practice From skill to competence Vocational trg + social behaviour + aptitude for team work +initiative + readiness to take risks importance of interpersonal relationship rise of service sector Intuition, flair, judgment and the ability to hold the team together
Learning to live together By developing an understanding of other people and appreciation of interdependence Discovering others, developing empathy First know oneself Working towards common objectives projects, cultural activities, social work Manage conflicts in the spirit of respect for the values of pluralism, mutual understanding and peace.
Learning to BE So as to better develop one s personality Act with greater autonomy, judgment and personal responsibility Enable flowering of all potentials
Requirements of a Holistic Education Enhancing the power of concentration, memory and thought Scientific temper, Developing curiosity Readiness to take risks fearlessness Ability to face failure
Requirements of a Holistic Education Managing interpersonal relationships, aptitude for team work, and the ability to hold the team together Manage conflicts , developing empathy, appreciation of interdependence Develop one s personality, Intuition Enable flowering of all potentials
How to fulfill these requirements? Teaching the art of increasing concentration power to get control over actions, speech and thoughts Teaching the art of handling ups and downs of life resisting temptations and handling criticism ! Teaching the art of self-observation to know the strengths and weaknesses
Present approach in most schools Moral Education Limitations of didactic approach Social Service
Addressing the root cause Lack of self control: Getting carried away by feelings ! Feelings arise at all sense doors How not to get carried away by feelings ? Training in Mindfulness of whatever is happening within
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International acceptance of Mindfulness Moving from unconscious to conscious living !
Benefits of practice Increase in concentration & efficiency Ability to resist temptations, distinguish between urgent and important ; and say NO Ability to face ups-downs of life Proper self-appraisal- knowledge of strengths and weaknesses Improvement in relationships Holistic Education
