NATURE AND SCOPE OF EDUCATION
Prepared by: Kim Jazmin P. Noval
Education, like philosophy is also closely related to human life. Therefore, being an
important life activity education is also greatly influenced by philosophy. Various fields of
philosophy like the political philosophy, social philosophy and economic philosophy
have great influence on the various aspects of education like educational procedures,
processes, policies, planning and its implementation, from both the theoretical and
practical aspects.
Nature of Education:
As the meaning of education, so its nature which is very complex. The natures of
education are:
1. Education is life-long process- Education is life long process because every stage
of life of an individual is important from educational point.
2. Education is a systematic process- It refers to transact its activities through a
systematic institution and regulation.
3. Education is development of individual and the society- It is called a force for
social development, which brings improvement in every aspect in the society.
4. Education is modification of behavior- Human behavior is modified and improved
through educational process.
5. Education is a training- Human senses, mind, behavior, activities; skills are trained
in a constructive and socially desirable way.
6. Education is instruction and direction- It directs and instructs an individual to fulfill
his desires and needs for exaltation of his whole personality.
7. Education is life- Life without education is meaningless and like the life of a beast.
Every aspect and incident needs education for its sound development.
8. Education is continuous reconstruction of our experiences- As per the definition
of John Dewey education reconstructs and remodels our experiences towards socially
desirable way.
9. Education is a power and treasure- in human being through which he is entitled as
the supreme master on the earth.
Therefore, the role of education is countless for a perfect society and man. It is
necessary for every society and nation to bring holistic happiness and prosperity to its
individuals.
Scope of education:
Scope means range of view outlook field or opportunity of activity operation and
application. Education has a wider meaning and application.
1. Educational philosophy
Philosophy of education covers aims of education, nature of education, importance of
education, function of education its very old and essential part of education.
2. Educational psychology
Main aim of education is the development of child. Psychology helps to understand the
child better and development of child with respect of physical, mental, emotional, social
adjustment, individual difference, personality, thinking, reasoning, problem solving.
3. Educational sociology
A child lives in the society so it Is important for him to know about the society the nature
of society, type of society, interdependence between culture and society.
4. History of education
It is also important to know background, origin, development, growth and aspect of the
subjects.
And also education system method of teaching during ancient period, medieval period,
British period and modern period.
5. Economics of education
For the growth of business and market the world class economical education is
important for each and important.
6. Method of teaching
In ancient time the pupil were passive listeners but now they actively participate with the
teacher in the process of education. So the skill and proficiency of difference teaching
methods needs to be developed.
7. Educational administration and supervision
The educational institution and the system has to be supervised and administrated
smoothly so that the process of education goes well. Regulation of fund, democratic
administration, autonomy, personnel management etc.
8. Problems of education
This scope includes problems of teaching management of education and also
suggestion and remedies for it.
9. Population education
Viewing at the undesirable growth of population, an awareness is created through
population education.
10. Environmental education
Ecological in balances have drown the attentions of intelligence today.
So looking at the environmental problems study of environment education has great
importance.
Reference:
http://letseduodisha.blogspot.com/2014/11/meaning-nature-and-scope-of-
education.html
