Unit 2, HIGHER EDUCATION CODE 8625
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This document discusses the role of universities in higher education. It begins by defining higher education and universities, noting that universities are institutions that provide degrees and conduct academic research. It then outlines the objectives and philosophy of higher education. The key roles of universities include providing education, developing skills, encouraging independent thought, and exposing students to new ideas and cultures through teaching and research. Universities also contribute to socio-economic development through producing skilled graduates and advancing knowledge. The document discusses different modes of university education and factors influencing their selection. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of university education in developing individuals and countries.
Unit 2, HIGHER EDUCATION CODE 8625
- 2. COURSE CODE:8625 UNIT-2 ROLE OF UNIVERSITY Resource Person: ZAHID MEHMOOD PHD SCHOLAR AIOU
- 3. INTRODUCTION • Higher education refers to post-secondary education. • It is a system in which the secondary students are inputs and graduates or postgraduates are outputs who become the part of economic life in practical field. • Universities are the high level educational institutions in which students study for degrees and academic research is done.
- 4. OBJECTIVES • To discuss the nature and features of philosophy of education particularly ,of higher education • To highlight the urgency and need to get higher education in universities • To explain the modes of university education and their applicability in Pakistani Context • To critically apprehend the role and functions of university education
- 5. Philosophy of Higher Education ‘Man can only become man by education Education: • derived from ‘Educare’ – to draw out and realize potential; or ‘Educere’ – to bring up and nurture. • Education is to empower humanity to grow and to progress Philosophy of education: statements that identifies and clarifies the beliefs, values and understandings of an individual or group with respect to education. Philosophy of education holds its roots in four main pillars.
- 6. Four pillars of Philosophy of Higher Education . PHLOSOPHY Development community curriculum Learning environment Students learners Teaching faculty
- 7. Philosophy of Higher Education Philosophy of higher education is concerned with specific problems arising from the existence of universities and higher education institutions such as • Production of competent manpower • Academic freedom • Accessibility of computer based education • Socio economic and cultural development • Relation between teaching and research • Infrastructure • the production of knowledge and improved output • Pursuits of scholarships
- 8. Importance of Philosophy of Education • Helpful in directing and presenting a critique on development of educational theories. • Instilling habits of critical thinking in students • Enhancing their reading, writing, and public speaking skills • Transmitting cultural heritages to them • Important for promotion of professional and philosophical activities.
- 9. Need of the University • Role in education • Transform people's lives through education • skills and knowledge development • academic interest, future career, or social life • International engagement • Encourages creative and independent thought. • Exposes students to other cultures and backgrounds • Exposes students to new research and technology. • Source uniting the young and the old in the imaginative consideration of learning. • Provides atmosphere of excitement and competition • Fact seeking institutions
- 10. Importance of University Education • A university is an institution of higher education and research, which awards academic degrees in various academic disciplines • Wider employment options. • Make a positive impact on society • Learn to become independent • Cultural and social experiences • University research benefits everyone
- 11. Contribution of Universities in Different Areas • Provide education at university standard • Provide facilities for, and encourage, study and research • Encourage the advancement and development of knowledge, and its application to government, industry, commerce and the community • Provide courses of study or instruction, • meet the needs of the community
- 12. Cont.. • Disseminate knowledge and promote scholarship • Confer higher education awards • Provide facilities and resources for the wellbeing of the university’s staff, students and other persons undertaking courses at the university
- 13. Role of Universities in Socio-Economic Development in Pakistan • Reduce poverty • elevate economic growth, • produce skilled human resource • create a healthy & enlightened social environment • make self-sufficient nations • Raise living standards
- 14. Modes of the University 1. Face-to face: • An Instructional Method • Specific Course Content And Learning Material • Group Of Students • Live Interaction Between A Learner And An Instructor • Most Traditional
- 15. Modes of the University 2. Distance: • ‘Traditional' self-study course, ‘Correspondence course‘ • Specific materials and learning resources • Post or email learning resources • Time bound assignments • Specific course schedule
- 16. Modes of the University 3. Online: • Education that takes place over the internet • “E- learning” • One type of “distance learning” – • The umbrella term for any learning that takes place across distance and not in a traditional classroom.
- 17. Factors Influencing the Selection of Mode • Employment • Gender differences • Flexibility of choice • Time constraints • Personal context
- 18. Key Elements of Distance Learning Methods Open learning teaching is a network of coordinated educational bodies where teaching materials are industrialized and regular or face to face teaching methods are included occasionally. • Openness (Time, place, instructional methods) • Flexibility • Opportunities for enrolment • Access • Availability
- 19. Key Elements In Online Learning • Separation of teacher and student • Selection and preparation of learning material • Two way communication • Use of technical media • Teaching students as individuals
- 20. Functions of the University • . Functions of university Education Academic leadership Technological training and development General Higher Education Professional development
- 21. Academic Leadership • Highly prepared faculty • Sophisticated original research • Published in severely reviewed, internationally recognized outlets; • Graduate education • Overall academic quality
- 22. 2. Professional Development • Comprises of mentoring, learning, reflecting, consulting, practicing, and improving • Enhances competences • Provides opportunities to excel • ongoing process that continues throughout an individual's career. • knowledge and skills stay relevant and up to date
- 23. 3. Technological Training and Development • Internet enabled training capabilities to maximize • Ensured availability of education & training resources • Technology offers ease of use • Learning retention • Dissemination of information • Creates a highly accessible course • Prepares the workforce for the next wave of technology • The ability to reinforce learning • Employee training convenience • Reduced manpower and enhanced productivity
- 24. 4. General Higher Education • Personality development • Career building • Totality of general and specialized knowledge and skills that enable a university graduate to solve problems that he encounters in industry or to perform scientific research or pedagogical work within the area of specialized knowledge that he has acquired.
- 25. Recommendations to Enhance Functionality of University Education University education can function in a better way if: • Made unique kinds of global institutions. • must adapt and innovate • embrace cultural, socioeconomic and physical setting. • focus on the individual. • Universities must become effective partners for global development
- 26. Conclusion • University education is very important for development of any country from social, academic and economic point of view. • Different countries present different modes of university education programs. They can be face to face or distance or open programs, many factors influence students in selection of mode. • The functions of university education are not only to serve students in academic field by enriching their knowledge and developing their research skills but also in socioeconomic life by developing them professionally and engaging them nationally and internationally. • So the need is to develop university education system for the development of a country.