TOPIC TWO: School as Social Institution
Today's session was started off with a quote from William Butler Yeats; "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire". Dr. Majid explained the real purpose of education, which is not only a process of receiving information but also focusing on how the children can utilize and practice the knowledge in real situations.
As for the Islamic context, the Muslims must have the intention to achieve the ultimate goals of education, to be a better Khalifah (vicegerent) and leaders to the future generations. When the students have a wider view on education, they will not easily lose interest and passion in their learning journey since nowadays, students pursue their studies in higher education with materialistic purposes such as aiming for higher-paying jobs.
Therefore, as a future teacher, myself, I should find a way to make education more effective and interesting, also be attentive by supporting my students so that they can find their true passion. That is the reason why socialization in school institutions is essential.
School is one of the main social institutions besides government, family, religion, and social media. School is a social organization established to transfer values of community, society, or a nation through the planned educational experiences to the younger generation.
Based on my high school experience, I can vouch that children learn communication skills in school. The existence of multicultural, races and religion in school, help the students to know each other culture as school is an agent for cultural development. It prepares individuals for a real-life situation and is enriched by different cultures.
Moreover, school is not only expected to establish a balance between itself and life but it is also expected to accelerate social changes. Thus, a positive school climate brings a positive impact to both teachers and students.
In Malaysia, we have national schools that involve different types of ethnic groups under the same school system. Hence, the unity between races is a very sensitive issue as we have different cultures, belief systems, and languages.
Education in Malaysia emphasis the socialization between races, as stated in the Malaysian Education Blueprint; to create a system where students have opportunities to build these shared experiences and aspirations that form the foundation for unity.
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