Understanding Education: Concepts, Theories, and Practices
Item 1: Education – Conceptual Definition
Concept and Characteristics of Education
– Education (educare):
- Lead, guide, instruct.
- Develop or improve the intellectual and moral faculties of the child or young person through precepts, exercises, examples, etc. (to educate the mind, the will).
- Develop physical strength through exercise, making them more suitable for their purpose.
- Refine, refine the senses (to educate the taste).
- Teach good manners and courtesy applications.
– Education (etymology):
- Latin –
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What is Science?
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