Questions in Theme 3 : Education for Social Cohesion

1.Question. What type of transformation is necessary in schools, college curriculum and methodology of learning to bring social Cohesion?

Answer by: Sanjay Chakane, Principal, ASC College, Indapur, DIST. Pune

We all do agree that, there is need in transformation in curriculum in school s and higher education institutions. There is also need of transformation in methodology  implementation. We all agree for social cohesion. So change in curriculum is need of time. In the curriculum we must incorporate lifelong learning skills, along with context based learning.

Each and every topic must me taught with analogy and certain context.

In the methodology part we must revamp teaching learning pedagogy. There may be adoption of research based pedagogy tools for better understanding of curriculum. There may be other pedagogical tools adopted such as project based learning, skill development based learning. Experencial learning and or other tools. 

Other Questions: 

2.      Prof. Hemlata Talesra to Dr.Shashi Gaikwad: Dear Madam, very informative talk. I have one question: How Education in Human Values is essential to nourish capabilities in the students and ultimately in society in a positive way?

 

3.      An effective way to promote social cohesion is by introducing ideas in the school textbooks. How can we influence revision of NCERT textbooks to include Social Cohesion?

 

4.      How with the help of higher education and online mode, social cohesion can practically be taught to students? Kindly give some practical examples

 

5.  Anil Khairnar: ​I am Dr. Anil Khairnar, Head of the Department, MES Abasaheb Garware College, Pune. I have a question. Is it possible to include things about wellness of people's in schools through government?

 

6.  Prof. Hemlata Talesra: The unity of the human race implies the establishment of world commonwealth in which all nations, races, creeds and classes are closely and permanently united. My question is for this universal system can one government or one parliament effectively govern the whole world?

 

7.  Prof. Hemlata Talesra - : In online and virtual education how can we establish social cohesion?

 

8.  Prof. Renuka M Prajapati: Today children are becoming less sensitive and have lost emotions about various social issues, sometimes they act like a machine! In this case how can we sensitize them about social issues? (For Dr. Sonawane)

 

9.  Prof. Hemlata Talesra to Prof. Jan Saeed: Dear Madam, Your presentation is very nice. My question is how can we develop comprehensive system of education for social cohesion, democracy and peace?

 

10.  Antony Margaret Gladina.S - : Moving towards 21st century learning, many schools are only focusing on curriculum development rather than personal or personality development. What measures can be taken to inculcate, in school authorities, the importance of development of responsible citizens?

 

11.  Dr. Seema Tyagi - : In the current education system the syllabus that earlier had inclusion of moral education is now missing in most schools. What is the plan for inclusion of holistic education for bringing out not only educated individuals but educated human beings with moral, ethical and those having respect for value system in the society?

 

12.  Mr. Vidya Sagar Kumar: How can we promote social cohesion with proper systematic in-service school teacher professional development program?

13.  Santosh Biswakarma: While taking online classes how can virtual honesty and respect be built among learners?

14.  MD. Ibrahim Hussain Sheikh: What are the aims and objectives of the Education for social cohesion?

15.  Dr Prasanna G Deshmukh: How can we add "Social Cohesion" as a subject or topic compulsory at college level which will inculcate this important issue in the minds of all students?

16.  Gary Reusche: We are facing multiple threats to our existence. Do we wait until a catastrophe takes place, or do we start now to increase social action for transformational change? What kind of social action will realistically produce actual momentum for change?

17.  Dr Pradnya Ambre: How does teacher's emotional and spiritual quotient affects the leaner's behaviour?

 

 18. Question :Isn’t education intrinsically a political agenda? How can education be free of politics?

Answer by : Dr. Vilas Karjinni, (Principal KIT's College of Engineering, Autonomous, Kolhapur)  

The question asked is in two parts, the first part actually education is not intrinsically a political agenda, education system imbibes and inculcates not only sound knowledge of art, science and other profession but also universal human values, understanding human beings, understanding co-existence, human relationships, values and ethical human conduct, along with social cohesion. Education system will groom the citizens to be loyal, honest and to become successful professionals in line with the vision of the nation. The second part, yes by incorporating value based streams of education like technologies and systems of holistic development especially in technological fraternity, managerial skills i.e. developing managerial skills among managers, holistic human health resulting in health professionals which is the need of the hour post COVID I want to say, so we can keep the education by doing this free from politics. Thank you.