Authors
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Dr. Taj Uddin
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Chitral, KPK, Pakistan
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Saeed Ul Abrar
Principal, Government High School, Balach, Chitral, KPK, Pakistan
Keywords:
Aims of education, Ideological, Patriotism, Noble living, Heroism, Social cohesion
Abstract
The aims and purposes of education systems across the globe have been the driving engine of these systems. The aims and purposes have been based on multiple foundations of education everywhere in the world. The educational philosophies are determined by the philosophy of life held by a nation. Subsequently the philosophy of a nation determines the aims and purposes of educational system. This qualitative study explored the aims and purposes of education developed in different ideological contexts, using content analysis of various writings and works of different scholars. The study found that different educational systems in different educational contexts neglect the sound and holistic development of human personality. To the extent of theory, the Islamic system of education provides universal principles and values along with the realistic goals. However, such a practical model of education is nonexistent at national level in the Islamic countries including our own. The educational system in Pakistan produces the so-called educated individuals who are devoid of universal human values and promotes extremism, sectarianism and materialistic outlook leading to complex issues. The study suggests that the only remedy for our problems in this post-modern era is implementation of the appropriate goals of education aiming to cater harmoniously to all aspects of human existence. Pakistan is still unable to devise a system of education which is truly potential to develop pluralistic worldview among youth. Therefore, there is a dire need to revisit educational aims and purposes to prepare the youth for the current era and its issues and challenges.
Author Biographies
Dr. Taj Uddin, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Chitral, KPK, Pakistan
Dr. Tajuddin Sharar has earned his M.Ed and PhD in Education from Aga Khan University Karachi, Pakistan with specialization in teacher education and global education. Currently, he is working as an Assistant Professor of Education, Head of the Education Department and Provost, University of Chitral, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Prior to joining University of Chitral, Dr. Tajuddin has been associated with Lahore Leads University and Karakoram International University Gilgit-Baltistan as an Assistant Professor of Education. As a teacher educator he has also been associated with Professional Development Centre Chitral which is a sub unit of Aga Khan University-Institute for Educational development Karachi, Pakistan. He also has been a part of secondary education department Chitral Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Dr. Tajuddin’s working experience with students/teachers/teacher educators spans over 20 years. The experience includes working with public, private and on-governmental organizations and at Universities, as academic leader in the capacity of teacher educator, academic coordinator. He has also provided consultancy services for teacher capacity development and school improvement to various corporate organizations and institutions. Currently, he is working as the Head of education department and Provost, University of Chitral. Dr. Taj’s areas of interest in teaching include teacher education, educational leadership and management, educational change and development, global education, curriculum and qualitative research. His areas of interest for research are teacher education, educational leadership and management, post-colonial studies, globalization and global education and curriculum. He has seven publications in national/international journals and has presented papers in three International Conferences.
Saeed Ul Abrar, Principal, Government High School, Balach, Chitral, KPK, Pakistan
Mr. Saeed ul Abrar did M.A English from Jahan Zeb Post Graduate College Swat and M.Phil Education from Qurtuba University Peshawar. He worked as a lecturer of English in GDLL College and AKHS Seenlasht Chitral. He also worked as a Master Trainer in AFAQ and Academic Coordinator of Qutaiba Qublic School and College Chitral. He was appointed lecturer of education in Khushal Khan Khatak University. Later on he also was appointed head master through provincial public service commission and joined public education department. He also joined University of Chitral as lecturer of education but he rejoined Elementary and Secondary Education. Currently, he is working as a principal of government high school Balach Chitral. Since 206, he has been supevisining research works of Allama Iqbal Open University students. As a committed teacher, education leader and teacher educator, he has contributed much in the field of education and has made a difference in the lives of his students.
