EDU505 Important Terms

EDU505 · General Concepts of Education · 1. Education

The process of developing an individual's latent abilities through systematic instruction.

2. Educare and Educatum

Latin roots of education meaning "to train or mold" and "to teach".

3. Formal Education

Structured learning in schools and institutions.

4. Informal Education

Unstructured learning from daily experiences.

5. Curriculum

The organized set of courses or content taught in schools.

Philosophical Foundations

6. Idealism Philosophy focusing on absolute truths and moral development.

7. Pragmatism

Philosophy emphasizing practical solutions and experiential learning.

8. Rousseau Philosopher advocating naturalism in education.

9. Plato’s Education Theory

Focus on moral and intellectual development of the individual.

10. John Dewey Promoted learning by doing and education as a social process.

Aims of Education

11. Vocational Aim

Training students for future professions.

12. Cultural Aim Transferring cultural values and traditions to the next generation.

13. Character Formation Aim

Developing moral and ethical qualities in students.

14. Spiritual Aim

Promoting spiritual and national values.

15. Social Aim Preparing individuals to contribute to society.

16. Individual Aim

Focusing on personal growth and individuality.

Education in the Subcontinent

17. Siksha (Shiksha)

Traditional Indian term for education, meaning "discipline and control."

18. Gandhi's View on Education

" All-round development of body, mind, and spirit."

19. Tagore's Education Philosophy

" Education harmonizes life with all existence."

20. British Colonial Education

Focused on creating a loyal colonial workforce.

Education Policies in Pakistan

21. Sharif Commission (1959)

Reorganized Pakistan’s education system for modernization.

22. Ayub Khan's Education Reforms

Promoted national integration and economic modernization.

23. National Education Policy 1970

Focused on equitable access to education.

24. Curriculum Reforms

Adapted education to meet social and cultural needs.

Functions of Education

25. Manifest Functions

Intended outcomes, e.g., knowledge transmission.

26. Latent Functions

Unintended outcomes, e.g., promoting social interactions.

27. Socialization

Teaching societal norms and values.

28. National Integration

Education as a tool to unify diverse cultural and ethnic groups.

29. Character Building

Inculcating moral and civic virtues.

Educational Sociology

30. Educational Sociology

The study of education’s role in society.

31. Social Stratification

Division of society into hierarchical levels affecting education access.

32. Cultural Transmission

Passing cultural knowledge to the next generation.

33. Human Relations in Education

Building interpersonal connections within schools.

Education Psychology

34. Developmental Psychology

Focus on students' physical and mental growth.

35. Learning Styles

Different ways individuals acquire knowledge (visual, auditory, kinesthetic).

36. Mental Health in Education

Addressing students’ emotional and psychological well-being.

37. Individual Differences

Recognizing and addressing unique student capabilities.

Educational Challenges

38. Dropout Rates

Students leaving school before completion.

39. Gender Disparity

Unequal access to education for boys and girls.

40. Rural-Urban Divide

Educational disparities between rural and urban areas.

41. Teacher Training

Improving educators’ skills for effective teaching.