Chapter Five
5. Higher Education and a Culture of Peace
5.1. Introduction
Higher education has gigantic roles for the realization of peace and development of a society. However, this chapter of the study mainly focuses on the definition and concepts of higher education and its roles for building a culture of peace. It also attempts to scrutinize the institutional autonomy and academic freedom of higher education in relation to the building of a culture of peace. In addition, the contributions of quality and relevant of higher education for building this culture have been also envisaged in this chapter. Subsequently, the challenges and opportunities of this level of education for the building of a culture of peace have been identified and
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These objectives of education in Ethiopia pointed out the critical roles of education for building a culture of peace in the society.
Moreover, higher education has given ample proof of its viability and ability to change and to induce change and progress in society (WCHE, 1998). Higher education is focusing to equip students for success in their personal life as well as in their contribution to the community. Accordingly, the proclamations of higher education number 351/2003 and 650/2009 (FDRE, 2003 and FDRE, 2009) stated that the objectives of Higher Education in Ethiopia, related to the development of a culture of peace, among other objectives are to:-
• Provide higher education and social services that are compatible with the needs and development of the country;
• Ensure the participation of all those concerned bodies in administration decision-making create and promote participatory culture;
• Make efforts to develop and disseminate the culture of respect, tolerance and living together among the people.
• Promote and uphold justice, fairness, and rule of law in institutional life;
• Promote democratic culture and uphold multicultural community life;
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• It should lead society in generating global knowledge to address global challenges, inter alia food security, climate change, water management, intercultural dialogue, renewable energy and public health.
• Higher education institutions, through their core functions (research, teaching and service to the community) carry out in the context of institutional autonomy and academic freedom should increase their interdisciplinary focus and promote critical thinking and active citizenship. This would contribute to sustainable development, peace, wellbeing and the realization of human rights, including gender equity.
• Higher education must not only give solid skills for the present and future world, but must also contribute to the education of ethical citizens committed to the construction of peace, the defense of human rights and the values of democracy.
• There is a need for greater information, openness and transparency regarding the different missions and performance of individual
...atronage of higher learning institutions was for the purpose of implementing the teachings for betterment of society.
Aristotle, Confucius, and many more embody the spirit of learning. They understood the positive impact education has on individuals. They understood how education enhances the mind and helps the development of a broad perspective of the world. They understood the necessity of education in moving society forward. They understood that education needs cherishing and protecting. Unfortunately, not everyone understands. The current people in power in Sierra Leone do not understand. After the civil war, foreigners and corruption took over a vast majority of the country and the livelihood of the people got pushed out. The current state of education looks bleak, and no has a guaranteed solution. In Ishmael Beah’s book two men named Benjamin and Bockarie
Catherine Liu, the author of American Idyll: Academic Antielitism as Cultural Critique argues that, “The very mission of universities has changed. We don’t educate people anymore. We train them to get jobs”(Anti-Intellectualism). Even if our society different from outside, in inside our world becoming more likely like Brave New World. Our society doesn’t care about learning but more care about their grades. Our society doesn’t care about how much they’re learning but how our learning will get us a job. It is the same to World State where they don’t care about learning because they already conditioned to just learn what they have to learn from the government. They are conditioned so they never want to do anything they shouldn’t done by the government.
All institutions have a strong commitment to widen participation and ensure equality and diversity of the student body and enhance a sense of belonging. With regard to multicultural backgrounds, institutions must develop cross-cultural
Education is an important factor in developing an individual to fit in the various systems of the progressing world. Higher education in the 21st century is important for the success of any society, especially in modern America. It is an asset in the context of the global economy because it develops the workforce and talent that will eventually lead the social, economic, political, and cultural change in a nation and globally. As much as it is important, it faces political, economic, cultural, and social challenges in its establishment. The opportunity to obtain higher education is a privilege to any individual given the national and global challenges that affect this level of education.
Attending public schools as a child, I remember learning the basic skills on how to add and subtract, read, and write. These basic skills are necessary in order to function in our society and work force in the United States. As we all know each child learns differently, some learn faster than others and some slower than others. Our public schools have become overcrowded and we do not have enough teachers to fit the needs of each student. Some students get left behind and are not learning the skills needed to move on to the next level. What these students are not learning they can learn in higher education such as a college or university. In this report, I would like to express the importance of a higher education. I will use the works of John Henry Newman, Jon Spayde and Mike Rose, all three writers believe in having an educated society. Our students’ needs are changing, there are a growing number of immigrants with children coming to the United States from all over the world. They bring with them the language and culture of their country. The age in which they arrive to the United States determines how well they learn English and what skills they will need to acquire to become productive in our society. The task of teaching our children the basic skills is becoming harder and harder each day, making it harder for our education system to achieve their goals. There are a high number of students graduating from high school who does not have the skills needed to meet the needs of the work force in our society. A higher level of learning is needed to make our society literate.
Rapid educational expansion has taken place in Uganda since its independence in 1962. Following independence, education was regarded as a means through which individuals could advance in society...
Education is such a thing that is much more valuable than any other worldly materials. It is the gateway to the knowledge of life and the way of living it. When talking about gaining an education, people can get it from two ways either by experience or by learning in educational institute such as a college. Experience happens naturally, but learning in college requires voluntary action. Everyone has his or her own opinion about college education. Many experts have shown their interests in this subject. College education is much often debated regarding its worthiness and importance. Many people have the perception that students who receive more education are more likely to experience a better future and a better quality of life but some denies
The world without knowledge is in complete disorder; we don’t realize how empty and ignorant we are without knowledge. The ignorance within ourselves, nonetheless, can be filled with education and bring definite changes which can impact an individual, a community, a generation and eventually our world. Naturally the world, in the long run, is dependent upon the educated. Success is carried throughout the pursuit of obtaining skills and valuing the virtue of education and academics. Education, by far means, is the most important facet of college and well worth the investment.
Education is an infinite learning process that plays a vital role in modern society. Even now, without a higher education one cannot even get a simple occupation such as a sales clerk, carpenter, or custodian. From writing checks, filing taxes, driving a car, to budgeting groceries, all involve the pre- knowledge and basics of reading, writing, and calculating. Higher education is very important to the success of a person’s career goal. To avail all benefits and acquire a proficient education, one has to take the learning process as a solemn one.
Education plays a very important role in a person’s life. Basic education is attained through primary school and high school. Education may be further perused after graduating from high school by attending university. This decision can make a person’s future brighter because, in most cases it is really hard to get a well-paid job and live a stable life without having a bachelor’s degree. However, people who want to peruse higher education must know that although there are similarities, there are also some differences between high school and university in terms of assignments, teachers, and responsibilities.
...centuries. However, it has to be noticed that the system is facing some unneglectable issues as this paper discussed above. The government and school authorities ought to spare no effort to better reform and regulate the existing issues: lower the costs and tuitions of colleges and universities while still retaining the high and rigorous standard of teaching and learning; improve the management of enrollment to remain the prestigious reputation of universities. On the other hand, instead of doubting higher education, young people should always have the faith to trust the value of higher education and continue to improve their abilities to contribute to society and higher education. Although the society will continue to change in an unforeseeable way, government and individuals’ passion and enthusiasm for establishing a better higher education system will never stop.
In the contemporary society, education is a foundational human right. It is essentially an enabling right that creates various avenues for the exercise of other basic human rights. Once it is guaranteed, it facilitates the fulfillment of other freedoms and rights more particularly attached to children. Equally, lack of education provision endangers all fundamental rights associate with the welfare of human beings. Consequently, the role of education and in particular girl child education as a promoter of nation states welfare cannot be overemphasized. As various scholars asserts, the challenges and problems faced by the African girl child, to enjoy her right to education are multifaceted. Such difficulties include sexual abuse, child labor, discrimination, early pregnancies, violence and poverty, culture and religious practices (Julia 219). Across the developing world, millions of young girls lack proper access to basic education. In the contemporary society, this crisis, which is particularly critical in remote and poor region of sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia have fascinated increased public attention. However, almost all global nation states have assured their commitment in addressing various girl child challenges and allowed a declaration to enable each young girl and boy receive education by the year 2015 (Herz and Sperling 17). This target was firmly established and approved in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. However, this study will focus on girls’ education in Africa and its impacts to their livelihood.
Higher Education (University Level) – It should be provided according to aptitude. That is, if anyone meets the essential education standar...
Nowadays, University Education is becoming the most important thing. There are dozens of benefits such as knowledge, social skill, living experience, living standard, thinking ability for better future lives. However, it has generated large number of discussions and arguments. Opponents claim university education is not necessary for a successful life, whereas supporters say that university education is necessary for successful life furthermore university education Allow student getting more knowledge changing the view in life, opening a gate to social change. This essay will argue that, while University Education have both positive and negative aspects, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.