Education's Role in Development Flashcards
The education system plays a role in developing individuals in what ways?
Physical development
Emotional development
Intellectual development
Moral development
How does the education system assist physical development?
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It provides opportunities for children in early education to play with toys which can develop hand-eye coordination and dexterity
It provides practical subjects such as Science which can enhance coordination and motor skills
It provides Physical Education which develops balance and agility
How does the education system develop hand eye coordination and dexterity?
By providing opportunities for children in early education to play with toys
How does the education system enhance coordination and motor skills?
By providing practical subjects such as Science
How does the education develop balance and agility?
Through Physical Education
How does the education system assist emotional development?
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It helps children gain emotional independence from parents
It provides opportunities to develop relationships outside the home which helps students become more aware of the feelings of others so they develop empathy
It promotes emotional health and well being by providing coping skills for life e.g. coping with stress in SPHE
Mixed-sexed schools encourages friendships between sexes which enables them to relate to people of both genders which will benefit them in the workplace
How does the education system assist intellectual development
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It provides access to educational resources such as computers which may not be accessible at home
It provides a clean, comfortable, environment with good lighting, ventilation and heating
It challenges and tests intellect by providing an array of subjects and extracurricular activities
It provides examinations and homework assignments that motivate students to achieve their full potential
It allows for healthy competition between peers which instils the motivation to do well
How does the education system assist moral development?
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Schools have an ethos outlining their beliefs, values, customs and moral thinking which students are expected to conform to
Schools have rules which teach students how to function well in society and live be its laws and norms
Examine moral dilemmas in SPHE and Religious Education which instils in students the difference between right and wrong
