PSYCHOLOGICAL CHARACTERSTICS OF MODERN EDUCATION OF PRESENT EDUCATION
If current education is said to be based on psychology, it would be correct. In this tendency, an attempt is made to understand the child. The objective of education is considered to be attainable by and within the ability of the child and the child's interest in teaching method is given priority. The psychological characteristics of current education can be marked as follows
1. The basis of education Psychological Approach to Education
The principles of psychology are being followed in current education. Psychology is the study of human behavior. Education is an initiative to improve human behavior.
2. Child Centered Education -
In ancient times, children were the only ones receiving information. Special emphasis was placed on reading, writing and counting, but now education has become the focal point of the child. The curriculum and teaching methods are constructed according to the child's ability, ability, interest, inclination etc. Emphasis is placed on the natural development of the child. A psychological solution to his educational problems is found.
3. Education on the basis of individual
differences - In ancient times everyone was given the same type of education, but
In the current education, the principle of individual variation has been given an important place. As a result of psychological experiments, it has been concluded that there is a difference in physical, mental and emotional development due to inheritance, environment, age, intelligence etc. For these reasons, there is a variation in the basic trends, interests, trends, abilities and abilities of children. In present education, individual variation is studied and education is given accordingly.
4. Change in Teaching Methods -
Education psychology has presented many learning methods and principles. Through learning, project method, experiment method etc. teaching methods are being organized in education.
5. Education according to basic trends (Education According t: Instinects) -
The child is born with some hereditary basic tendencies. These trends have an important role in the education system of a child. Presently, education is arranged and organized keeping in mind the basic tendencies of the child.
6. Importance of Environment (Emphasis on Environment) -
Today, on the basis of psychological experiments, it has been recognized that not only hereditary properties but also environment has an important place in personality development. In present education, the child is given the opportunity to develop the learning process in a systematic manner by presenting appropriate educational environment in the school.
7. Education in Accordance with the Stages of Development -
To change education according to the three stages of child development, infancy, childhood and adolescence so that there is full utilization of the changing interests, needs, abilities. This work is possible only through education. It is necessary to have different methods, auxiliary materials at each stage. All these things are taken care of by current education.
8 Co-curricular Activities -
In current education, sports, literary and cultural activities are being given the same importance as curriculum. , Related actions. Earlier these verbs were considered as extra-curricular activities, now they
The noun of textual verbs is obtained. It has now become the belief that for the all-round development of children, it is necessary to organize various curricular activities, such as prayer meetings, sports events, physical training and competitions, social service, student welfare activities, cultural and literary programs, educational trips, School magazine, music, dance, acting, exhibition, camp etc.
9. Importance of Freedom Children
The idea of modern psychologists is that free environment should be provided for the natural development of the child. That is why in today's education system, attention is given to the choice of the child, which subjects he wants to choose, which curriculum he is interested in, etc.
10. New Thoughts for Discipline -
A major psychological feature of current education is that discipline based on physical punishment, fear, and rigor has often come to an end in schools. Affection, sympathy, appreciation and rewards are being used to establish discipline.
11. Close Relationship among School, Family and Society -
For the success of educational activity in modern education, the emphasis is on developing the spirit of cooperation between school, family and society. The child first receives informal education from his home and then informally from the society, then comes to school. The school can also do its work successfully only when it gets full support from parents and society.
12. Use of Innovative Methods of Evaluation -
To overcome the shortcomings of the prevailing examination system, psychology has discovered new methods of measurement and evaluation. Through these methods, the child's intelligence, knowledge and other abilities are ascertained and proper educational and professional guidance is given to the child.
