FA Education (Elective) Syllabus

Education (Elective) syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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1. 1

   Concept and Aims of Education

   3 topics

   • Meaning and scope of education
   • Aims and objectives of education
   • Functions of education
2. 2

   Philosophical Foundations of Education

   3 topics

   • Idealism and Realism
   • Pragmatism
   • Islamic concept of education
3. 3

   Psychological Foundations

   3 topics

   • Growth and development
   • Individual differences
   • Learning and motivation
4. 4

   The Teacher and Teaching

   3 topics

   • Role and qualities of a teacher
   • Teaching methods
   • Classroom management
5. 5

   Curriculum and Evaluation

   3 topics

   • Concept of curriculum
   • Curriculum development
   • Measurement and evaluation
6. 6

   Education System in Pakistan

   3 topics

   • Levels of education
   • Educational policies
   • Problems and reforms

Education (Elective) flashcards for FA

19 of 51 cards from the Education (Elective) deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. What is the literal/etymological meaning of "education" (from Latin roots)?

   It derives from Latin 'educare' (to bring up/nourish) and 'educere' (to lead out/draw out), meaning to nourish and draw out the latent potential within the child.

2. Distinguish the narrow and the wider (broader) meaning of education.

   Narrow sense: formal schooling/instruction given in a school within a fixed time and syllabus. Wider sense: a lifelong, continuous process of learning from all life experiences, from birth to death.

3. What is the scope of education as a field of study?

   It includes aims of education, the curriculum, methods of teaching, the learner, the teacher, evaluation, educational philosophy, psychology, sociology, administration and guidance.

4. Define an 'aim' of education and how it differs from an 'objective'.

   An aim is a broad, long-term, general purpose or direction of education (e.g., good citizenship). An objective is a specific, short-term, measurable target that helps achieve the aim.

5. List the main types of aims of education.

   Individual aim, social aim, vocational aim, cultural aim, moral/character aim, democratic/citizenship aim, knowledge/intellectual aim, and complete/harmonious development aim.

6. What is the difference between the individual aim and the social aim of education?

   The individual aim stresses developing the learner's own personality and potential; the social aim stresses preparing the individual to serve and adjust to society. Modern education seeks a balance of both.

7. What is meant by the vocational aim of education?

   It is the aim of preparing individuals for a profession or occupation so they can earn a livelihood and become economically self-sufficient and productive members of society.

8. State the main functions of education.

   Individual development, socialization and cultural transmission, character/moral building, vocational preparation, national integration, social change and reform, and development of citizenship.

9. What is meant by 'cultural transmission' as a function of education?

   Education passes on the accumulated knowledge, values, customs, traditions and heritage of one generation to the next, preserving the culture of society.

10. How does education act as an instrument of social change?

    By creating awareness, modifying attitudes, spreading new knowledge and skills, removing prejudices and superstition, and producing reformers and leaders who reform society.

11. Name the two main individual functions and two main social functions of education.

    Individual: harmonious development of personality and drawing out innate potential. Social: socialization (cultural transmission) and bringing about social change/reform.

12. What is Idealism in education?

    A philosophy holding that ideas, mind and spirit are ultimate reality; education should develop the spiritual, moral and intellectual self and pursue eternal values of Truth, Beauty and Goodness.

13. According to Idealism, what are the supreme/eternal values education should pursue?

    The three absolute values: Truth, Beauty, and Goodness (Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram).

14. What is the role of the teacher in Idealism?

    The teacher holds a central, exalted role as a spiritual guide and ideal model who shapes the pupil's character and personality through example.

15. What is Realism in education?

    A philosophy holding that the material/physical world is the true reality; education should be based on facts, sense experience, observation and scientific knowledge of the real world.

16. Compare Idealism and Realism on the nature of reality.

    Idealism holds that mind, ideas and spirit are ultimate reality (reality is mental/spiritual). Realism holds that the external material world existing independent of the mind is the true reality.

17. Which curriculum emphasis is favored by Realism versus Idealism?

    Realism favors natural and physical sciences, mathematics and practical/useful subjects based on sense experience. Idealism favors humanities, arts, literature, religion and moral subjects.

18. What is Pragmatism in education?

    A philosophy holding that reality is changing and truth is what works; education is life itself, learning is through experience and activity ('learning by doing'), and knowledge must be practical and useful.

19. Who is the leading exponent of Pragmatism in education?

    John Dewey.

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