A Simple Guide to Higher Education
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This document provides a simple guide to higher education. It defines education and discusses the different levels and types of formal education, including preschool, primary, secondary, tertiary (higher), and special education. Higher education is described as education normally taken after secondary education, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The objectives of higher education are discussed as well as the characteristics expected of learned, intelligent, and professional individuals. Different modes of higher education delivery are outlined, including full-time and part-time options. Current trends in higher education are summarized, such as a greater emphasis on practical skills, self-study, and making education more affordable and accessible.
A Simple Guide to Higher Education
- 1. A Simple Guide to Higher Education Compiled By Nalaka Gamage Aurora Computer Studies (auoracs.lk) Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 1
- 2. Agenda • What is education ? • Levels of education • Types of education • What is higher education ? • Modes of higher education • Challenges in higher education • The new trends Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 2
- 3. What is education? • Education is the process of facilitating learning. • Knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits transferred to people, through storytelling, discussion, teaching, training, or research. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 3
- 4. Types of education • Formal education • Informal education o Informal modes o Life experience Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 4
- 5. Levels of formal education 1. Preschool 2. Primary 3. Secondary 4. Tertiary (higher) 5. Special Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 5
- 6. Preschool • Typically at ages 3-7 years • Also known as nursery schools or kindergarten (except in USA) • Child centered • Aaim at unfolding the child's physical, intellectual, and moral nature with balanced emphasis on each of them. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 6
- 7. Primary education • Consists of the first 5 to 7 years of formal, structured education • Emphasis on basic o Language skills o Arithmetic skills o Environment & cultural awareness o Etc.. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 7
- 8. Secondary education • The formal education that occurs during adolescence (teenage years). • Typically from grade 8 to 12. • Provide both life skills and job oriented knowledge and skills Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 8
- 9. Higher (Tertiary ) education • Normally taken to include undergraduate and postgraduate education, as well as vocational education and training. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 9
- 10. Special education • Education for children/people with special needs o e.g.: with disabilities Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 10
- 11. Criticisms on secondary education system Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 11
- 12. • It is still catering for the need of industrial era (18th and 19th century) • Modern Schools still produce workers for factory model o Produce students in batches resembling product batches o Separate sections resembling factory line o Strict time regulations to prepare office discipline o Not enough room for question & discuss ideas Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 12 Criticisms on current secondary education (cont.)
- 13. How higher education differ from secondary education • You are now adult & not a teenage o Can make decisions on your own o More financial freedom if you earn your own • Facilitate you to study than formal teaching • Broader objectives o Understanding o Professionalism o Responsibilities o Application of skills & knowledge Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 13
- 14. Objectives of higher education Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 14
- 15. Types of higher education • Knowledge/academic oriented o General degrees • Art • Science • Professional oriented o Professional degrees • Engineering/IT • Medicine • Business Management Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 15
- 16. Characteristics of a learned • In-depth Knowledge on specific areas Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 16
- 17. Characteristics of an intelligent • Logical / Critical thinking • Ability to abstract concepts • Imagination • Creativity • Problem solving • Self-awareness • Adaptivity • etc.. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 17
- 18. Characteristics of a professional • Competency o You are knowledgeable & Skilled in your professional area • Accountability o You take responsibility of your professional conduct • Respect o Duly respect your co-workers, customers, etc.. and their differences • Lawful & Ethical • Integrity o Honest and respect legal & ethical aspects even in difficult conditions Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 18
- 19. Modes of higher education • Formal fulltime higher education o More applicable to in depth disciplines like medicine & traditional engineering fields • Formal part-time higher education o Study either in a university or affiliated college at part time o Can study while work o Popular study areas • Management/Business studies • Law • IT/Computing • Etc.. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 19
- 20. Trends in higher education • More emphasis on practical skills than tons of theory • More emphasis on understanding than memorizing o Less emphasis on exams and more on assignments/project work. o Change of context in exam questions from theory to practical questions Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 20
- 21. Trends in higher education (cont.) • More emphasis on self study o Use of internet help this o Formal virtual learning environments (VLE) with organized study resources • T-shaped skills o In depth knowledge in specialization o Breadth of knowledge an supplementary areas Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 21
- 22. Trends in higher education (cont.) • Make higher education more affordable (economical) • Make education more reachable o Part time study options o More emphasis on internet based e-learning • Use of social media for community based collaborative learning Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 22
- 23. Useful Resources • http://auroracs.lk/careers-and- professionalism • http://auroracs.lk/science-and- art-of-learning Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 23
- 24. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." ~ Aristotle. Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 24
- 25. Thank You ! Presented by Nalaka Gamage Aurora Computer Studies (auoracs.lk) Aurora Computer Studies (www.auroracs.lk) 25