Unit 1 Introduction.pptx about learning and teaching

Introduction to learning and curriculum and how to understand it

1. Department of Nursing Nursing Education and Curriculum Development 01/05/2017 1

2. UNIT ONE Introduction to education Objectives : At the end of this chapter, students are expected to: Define education, and discuss its functions Describe the aims of Nursing education Discuss the r/n ship b/n education and philosophies. 01/05/2017 2

3. Definition Education : Is the process of changing the behavior of students in desired directions. Also defined as an orderly, deliberate, and sustained effort to transmit or develop knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes or habits. 01/05/2017 3

4. Defn ... The term education has its origin in the Latin word educo where e means ‘ out of ’ and duco means ‘ I lead ‘ accordingly education means ‘ I lead out of darkness into brightness ’. In a broad sense it means not only to elicit creative thought and knowledge from the student, but to draw humankind out of the predicament it is in. And that predicament, according to both Jewish and Christian viewpoints, radically differs from the original perfection God established at creation” (Youngberg, 1994, p. 69). 01/05/2017 4

5. Defn ... It takes place in a variety of settings and through the efforts of many different individuals. Education help students to acquire ideas, habits, attitudes, ways of thinking and professional skills, which they did not have before. 01/05/2017 5

6. Types of Education Formal Education: - is a consciously and deliberately planned for the modification of behavior with the particular end in view. - learning is carried out in specially built institutions such as schools, colleges . - what is taught is carefully structured by means of syllabuses and timetable . 01/05/2017 6

7. An external administrative body usually carefully supervises the teaching provided. students who fulfill the set criteria are awarded certificates . 01/05/2017 7

8. 2. Non-formal Education: - is an alternative arrangement of education for those who cannot attend formal institutions. - this could be through correspondence course, broadcasting programs, satellite - less structured than formal education. - there is more flexibility concerning places and methods of learning. 01/05/2017 8

9. is not pre-planned education and quite incidental . E.g., when children learn from the community (they pick-up the ways and habits of the adult members of their community and try to adopt them). almost unconscious learning takes place. no award of certificate . 01/05/2017 9

10. Aims of Education Personal development – including intellectual and spiritual development. Vocational preparation – in terms of necessary practical skills and character qualities. Social training – in which young people are initiated into societal service at local and national level. 01/05/2017 10

11. Con... A society is said to be socially efficient if it fulfills the following criteria: Physically strong, Intellectually enlightened, Economically self sufficient, Morally well disciplined These are the aims of education under social development. 01/05/2017 11

12. Aims of Nursing education Intellectual aim: theoretical and practical knowledge is essential for rendering intelligent and efficient nursing services. Professional practice is based on scientific principles and evidence based practice. Leadership aim : to plan, organize and manage health care activities. 01/05/2017 12

13. Aims... Professional development aim : should be educated to develop the appropriate skills and attitude essential for professional practice. Personality development aim: should aim at an all around development of the individual in all aspects. 01/05/2017 13

14. Aims ... Generating and utilizing research evidences: Evidence based practice and ongoing research is vital for the growth of the profession. Ensuring a safe, quality and cost-effective care: 01/05/2017 14

15. Functions of Education Classified into three: Functions towards Individuals; Functions towards Society; Functions towards Nation. 01/05/2017 15

16. A . Functions Towards Individuals There are 3 subdivisions: Education as growth : every child is immature at birth. He/she becomes mature when she/he goes through deliberate education. Growth means not only physical growth but it should be holistic. i.e. , mental, physical, spiritual, social, psychological ( there should be an integrated growth). 01/05/2017 16

17. 2. Education as direction : direction is fixation of activity in a proper response by elimination of unnecessary and confusing movement. It is guiding to a proper goal and guiding to perfection in light. 01/05/2017 17

18. 3. Preparation of child for responsibility of adult life This is the chief function of education. Children of today are an adult of tomorrow. Education is important to fit the young for coping with the future . 01/05/2017 18

19. B . Functions Towards Society There are two functions of education towards society : Socialization: education has a social function. Human beings live in the society and work for society. Human development comes from society. Individuals learn experiences from their ancestors through socialization. 01/05/2017 19

20. 2. Reconstruction of Experience Every thing needs modification and this can be achieved through education. The old needs to be modified so that it can be integrated with new( Different many schools are in our country , universitu Collage all this are to transform society) 02/05/2017 20

21. C. Functions towards the nation Ensuring national development: education serves to show an individual the rising generation and the direction of individual towards nation. Promoting national integrity ( national consensus ): in culture diversified countries like Ethiopia, education plays a great role to bring unity and integration. Continuous supply of skilled workforce to the nation Developing leaders : people who carried out responsibilities in social, religious, and political systems are trained. 01/05/2017 21

22. Philosophies of Education Definition: PHILOSOPHY is the branch of knowledge or academic study devoted to the systematic examination of basic concepts such as truth, existence, reality, causality, and freedom. The term philosophy has a Greek origin, i.e. Philosophia . Phileo means ‘love’ and sophia means ‘wisdom’ 01/05/2017 22

23. Con... The literal meaning of philosophy is ‘ love of wisdom’ or ‘passion of learning’. It is difficult to define a way that is universally accepted. Read some of the most accepted definitions of philosophy. 01/05/2017 23

24. Philosophy, education and Their interdependence Are interdependent in nature Have a common end, i.e. Wisdom and common means directed towards the end inquiry. Philosophy can provide the direction and guidance to behave intelligently in the educational process. 01/05/2017 24

25. Con... The chief task of philosophy is to state the aspects of a good life whereas for education the chief task is how to make life worth living. Philosophy handles goals while education provides the means to achieve those goals. 01/05/2017 25

26. Interdependence of philosophy and education Philosophy Education It is the theory It is contemplative It deals with ends It determines what constitutes good life It is a practice It is an active side It deals with means and techniques It determines how to make life worth living 01/05/2017 26

27. Thank you! 01/05/2017 27