ROLE OF EDUCATION TO INCULCATE VALUE DEMOCRACY.pptx

Role of education to inculcate value democracy

1. ROLE OF EDUCATION TO INCULCATE VALUE DEMOCRACY EDU-01 : Knowledge and Curriculum: Philosophical and Sociological Perspectives Submitted to Dr. George Varghese Assistant Professor MTTC Pathanapuram Submitted by Archana M S I BEd Mathematics MTTC Pathanapuram

2. Democracy The word democracy is derived from two Greek words. “Demos” and “ Cratia ”. “Demos” means public / people. “ Cratia ” means power. Thus democracy means Power of the people.

3. Definition of Democracy “ Democracy is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people” - Abraham Lincoln “A government by the many” – Aristotle “Democracy is a government in which everybody has to share” - Seely

4. Basic principles of Democracy Freedom Equality Fraternity Justice

5. Democracy in Education The impact of democratic tendency in education is evident on the working of the following elements. Provision of equal opportunities and recognition of individual differences. In a democratic setup, each child is a sacred and valuable entity of society. Equal opportunities are made available to one and all for their fullest development. Each child receive-proper support according to his interest, aptitude and capacities to develop individuality to fullest extent

6. Universal and compulsory education Free education Provision of adult education Child - centred education Methods of teaching Social activities( co-curricular activities ) Students unions Respect of teacher's personality

7. School administration Intelligence test Physical health of children School Cooperation between all agencies of education Importance of individual attention

8. Democracy and Aims of Education Development of democratic values Development of worthy interest Development of vocational efficiency Development of sound habits Development of thinking power(think rationally & scientifically) Development of Social outlook Development of harmonious personality Development of leadership quality

9. Development of national & international feelings(true patriotism ) Training for citizenship Development of tolerance Development of the capacity to receive new ideas

10. Democracy and Curriculum Education is according to 4A's, i.e., age, ability, aptitude and aim of the students. Diversified - must include activities, sports, games, co curricular activities etc …. Achievement of Social aims Emphasis on flexibility Emphasis on local needs Provision of vocational needs Emphasis on activity

11. Group activities and group work Place for leisure hour activities Regional languages should form part of curriculum

12. Democracy & Education Administration Principle of sharing responsibility Principle of equality Principle of freedom Principle of cooperation Principle of justice Principle of recognising the individual worth Principle of leadership

13. Democracy & the Methods of Teaching Students centered Group and project work Activity teaching method Montessori, Dalton & Heuristic are worth mentioning Learning by doing

14. Democracy and Teacher Teacher as a guide and helper Teacher as a friend Creation of a healthy environment Student centered teaching - learning process Teacher should be impartial and sympathetic Teacher should embibe democratic feelings

15. Democracy and the Child Education according to the interest, aptitude and ability of the child for his all round development. Democracy and Discipline Self - discipline Participation in school Parliament, association, clubs etc …to be encouraged

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