Connecting The
Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Living and Learning Globally to My
Own Philosophy of Education and Global Learning,
Author: Santosh
Kumar Biswa, Sr. Teacher, Damphu CS, Tsirang, Bhutan
Introduction
It is clear from history that education was primarily intended thousands
of years ago to prepare young learners for maturity. It took its shape to
achieve certain religious goals and secularism later, where education was seen
as an inculcation (Huston, 2008). Later, in the first half of the 20th century,
John Dewey, an American scholar and a pioneer of the progressive era in
American education, changed the whole course of education. According to him,
the ultimate goal of education is to create full human beings through ongoing
education for capacity building and conscious growth, not just to impart
knowledge for academic performance in the classroom (Dewey, 1916/1980). The
purpose of education has evolved in response to societal expectations, the
environment, the economy, and other reasons (Sloan, 2012). Shawal (n.d.)
proposed that the only goal of education should be to help students realize
their worth through connections between their learning and their everyday
lives.
My Philosophy of
Education
Today's educational objectives include fostering the foundations of our
culture and traditions, preparing pupils for fulfilling adulthood and serving
as the social brain. The essential purpose of education can also be achieved by
conquering challenges to prepare students to be informed citizens; finding a
good job to accomplish career goals; cultivating a strong work ethic to
overcome challenges to success; and developing moral character. My educational
philosophy is to help pupils alter their perspectives on the outside world and themselves.
I believe that any learner can acquire a range of skills that aid in the
development of a realistic outlook on life. It should provide students with
hands-on experience where they are truly learning by doing; experience;
research; inquiring, conversing, etc. for them to make sense of the knowledge
they get.
How does this
philosophy relate to my vision of the role of schools in society and how it
should be accomplished in your school, classroom, and/or in society
From my perspective, education is the most important social factor in
any type of society we live in since it allows people to pass on their cultural
knowledge, societal values, and life skills to the generation before them
(Leik, 1992). Therefore, education should foster strong citizenship and a sense
of identity to restore and protect the country's sovereignty. A nation that has
endured traditions, cultures, and customs can always maintain its independence
and sovereignty. It should encourage a sort of equality that is personal or
human and does not call for formal knowledge or equality (Morrow, 2008), and it
is believed that, in the present, when the world is populated by many ambitious
individuals, human quality is very important.
Through teaching and examination of the material, schools should help
students develop strong moral principles and help them comprehend the meaning
of life. Additionally, students ought to be working on developing their
leadership skills, public speaking abilities, fundamental abilities, etc. I
believe that the major aim and function of education is to provide students
with the maximum amount of preparation necessary to enable them to live morally
upright and fruitful lives through effective socialization in a democratic
society. It should educate children for adult life with social values and
customs through quality education. Education is seen as the cornerstone of a
society that excels in social prosperity and political stability, which
ultimately elevates economic wealth and prepares young people to be better
leaders of the country, equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills in
life so that they can participate effectively in representing their society and
can contribute significantly to the shared values and common identity.
The historical
precedents for my vision in education
The goal of education in my nation has always been to meet the social,
economic, and spiritual needs of the country by developing knowledge, skills,
and values. This has been true since monastic education, which was the only
type of education that existed until the introduction of modern education in
1961 (Ministry of Education, 2018). Despite the lack of contemporary education,
the goal of education was to transform students to advance the country's
socioeconomic, political, and cultural development. The goals of education have
changed with the advent of modern education to include character development,
civic responsibility, and social upliftment; value-based education; discipline
and education; excellence and past performance; quality of teachers; and
culture and education. Bhutan moved forward with the entire development of
every student gradually. Currently, the goal of education in my country is to
help students become whole people through independence in a plebiscite, with an
emphasis on improving access, quality, and equity in education for wholesome
transformation, preparing and nurturing citizens with values, skills, and
knowledge for the twenty-first century, and meeting the nation's specific
values, traditions, culture, and aspirations (Ministry of Education, 2018). In
addition, it is seen that Bhutan is in line with the global goal of education,
which is to turn today's students into quality citizens of the world by
changing themselves to value society, the environment, and the economy for
quality living.
Conclusion
The world is evolving quickly, and digital technology is dictating these
changes. Education should be focused on the needs of the 21st century, and my
country's policymakers are aligned with these needs for it to continue without
any problems. The goal of education in my country perfectly matches my
philosophy as it aims to educate students for life in their communities and
cultures, both now, while they are still in school, and in the future, after
they have graduated (ASCD, 2009). Everything is running smoothly in my country since
education is entirely free in my country. Since education is regarded as the
cornerstone of a civilization that excels in social prosperity and political
stability, which ultimately elevates economic richness, there aren't any
concerns with education in my country right now.
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