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Sarid, Ariel; Levanon, Maya – Educational Philosophy and Theory, 2023
In the wake of profound social changes, which have been accelerated due to a global pandemic, educators reconsider the role and goals of education, and subsequently, how its pragmatic expression should look like in a VUCA-world. We address this challenge by offering basic tenets of education and principles that are tailored to the current reality.…
Descriptors: Role of Education, Educational Objectives, Individual Development, Learning Theories
Cecilia Lucero – NACADA Review: Academic Advising Praxis and Perspectives, 2021
If one believes that the purpose of education is to fulfill the ideals of a democratic society, academic advisors must envision their roles as part of the larger social justice movement that strives to embody those ideals. Assuming these roles entails a willingness to facilitate provocative moments for students--to engage them in reflective…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Social Justice, Individual Development, Academic Support Services
Ali, Muhammad Abid; Hussien, Suhailah Binti – Journal of Education and Educational Development, 2020
Iqbal views the schooling as well as the Madrassah systems devoid of developing a dynamic Muslim required for the renaissance of Ummah. With this realization, many Islamic educationists in Pakistan have established. Islamic schools in Pakistan. The question is whether their models are dynamic enough to create such Muslims? This research probes…
Descriptors: Islam, Religious Education, Muslims, Models
Goodwyn, Andrew – English in Australia, 2017
The Personal Growth (PG) model, as outlined by John Dixon in 1967, is unquestionably still recognisable to English teachers, remaining aligned to their philosophy of teaching English. This article traces a key aspect of the history of Personal Growth and explores present continuities traceable to Dartmouth in 1966, in suggesting an invigorated…
Descriptors: Models, Individual Development, English Instruction, Educational Philosophy
Siegle, Del – Journal for the Education of the Gifted, 2015
As a national and international leader in both the field of special education and gifted and talented education, Gallagher's concerns for the individuals at both ends of the spectrum extended beyond academics. Although he is primarily known for his tireless lobbying to establish national and state policies that would promote a commitment to…
Descriptors: Gifted, Individual Development, Educational Change, Educational Development
Clapham, Emily D.; Armitano, Cortney N.; Lamont, Linda S.; Audette, Jennifer G. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2014
Educational aquatic programming offers necessary physical activity opportunities to children with disabilities and the benefits of aquatic activities are more pronounced for children with disabilities than for their able-bodied peers. Similar benefits could potentially be derived from surfing in the ocean. This article describes an adapted surfing…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Disabilities, Therapy, Children
Jackson, Jeff – Education and Culture, 2012
This essay aims to demonstrate the theoretical purchase offered by linking Dewey's educational theory with a rigorous account of dialectical development. Drawing on recent literature which emphasizes the continuing influence of Hegel on Dewey's thought throughout the latter's career, this essay reconstructs Dewey's argument regarding the…
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Objectives, Grades (Scholastic), Scores
Radford, Mike – British Journal of Religious Education, 2011
A central task of religious education is to show how the puzzlements to human intelligence and the experiences that are associated with spirituality, are compelling in relation to our development as human beings. There are always more theories than objects or events to be explained, and while the spiritual "data" that gives rise to our puzzlements…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Religious Education, Educational Objectives, Spiritual Development
Olafsson, Brynjar; Thorsteinsson, Gisli – Journal on Educational Psychology, 2012
Pedagogical craft was established in the Scandinavia around 1950 under the name Sloyd. The ideology was developed by European educators from 16th and 17th century. Sloyd aimed to educate children holistically via a carefully structured system for teaching craft. The child became the centre of the educational activities and the development of the…
Descriptors: Handicrafts, Creative Activities, Creativity, Holistic Approach
Walker, Melanie – European Journal of Education, 2012
This article takes up the challenge of curriculum change in relation to the contested purposes of universities. It argues for an expansive, public good understanding, rather than the thin market exchange norms which currently drive higher education policies. The paper suggests that a human capital approach to curriculum is then insufficient to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Human Capital, Student Evaluation, Ethics
Hofstetter, Rita; Schneuwly, Bernard – European Educational Research Journal, 2013
The international conferences and the official publications of the International Bureau of Education (IBE) comprise a platform where a growing number of governments exposed their considerations and concerns with the purpose of building up a better world through education. The resulting recommendations foster the basis of an "international…
Descriptors: Educational History, International Organizations, Educational Objectives, Public Education
Grant, Carl A. – American Educational Research Journal, 2012
Presented at AERA 2010 as the Social Justice Award Lecture, this article calls attention to the purposes of education in the 21st century and the need for a robust, social justice vision of education. Here, it is argued that education is about the cultivation of a flourishing life and not only the narrow preparation for employment. To realize…
Descriptors: Social Justice, Educational Philosophy, Educational Objectives, Educational Principles
Cameron, John – Cambridge Journal of Education, 2012
The education Millennium Development Goals have been highly influential on the priorities for education and concentrated policy efforts on numbers of girls enrolled in public sector schools offering basic education. This focus has been justified by human capital calculations of the social rates of return to basic schooling. This concern with…
Descriptors: Females, Enrollment, Children, Adults
Peterson, Michael; Taylor, Patricia Diane – Reclaiming Children and Youth, 2009
The basic question of why schools exist can be addressed by two prevailing answers: to create workers and to develop citizens. The sorting and segregating and elimination of students who do not meet standardized expectations are a result of the belief that education should just produce workers. When creating workers is the focus of schools, the…
Descriptors: Educational Principles, Educational Benefits, Educational Philosophy, Educational Objectives
Mongon, Denis; Chapman, Christopher – Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2011
Globalisation of world trade, international media, technological innovation and social change are creating opportunities and challenges that today's pupils will inherit and build on. A pupil's academic, technical and social capacity will define their success or failure. Therefore, educational outcomes and well-being for young people across…
Descriptors: Expertise, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education, Role of Education