Monday, September 15, 2008

Primary Aims and Supporting Principles of Education

The most vital role of education is to assist students to be functioning members of society. The principles that support this goal are teaching students social skills, basic skills (reading, writing, and arithmetic), as well as critical thought. The environment where education takes place should be safe and nurturing so that students develop a sense of self-worth.

1 comment:

Brent said...

I like your broad goals for education. I share your views about developing the whole child. I'd like to think this view is not exclusive to elementary teachers.