ASPECTS, SIGNIFICANCE AND OBJECTIVES OF SECONDARY EDUCATION-8624-Unit 1

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2. ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY,
ISLAMABAD
ONLINE WORKSHOP - JANUARY. 2021
Nature, Significance and Objectives
of
Secondary Education
CC 8624 -B.Ed.
Presented by:
. Ahsan Ullah Baloch
Mphil Education

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ASPECTS, SIGNIFICANCE
AND OBJECTIVES
OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION

4. Introduction:
Secondary education (ix-xii)is an important subsector of the entire
education system.
 It provides middle level workers for economy of the country .
 It acts as a feeder for further level of education .
 Quality of higher education depends upon the quality of
secondary education to produce high quality of professionals in
different fields. So it should prepare the youth of the country for
the pursuit of higher education.
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

5. Introduction
 Secondary education is a stage where a student enters
adolescence - the most crucial stage of life.
 Four years program of secondary education provides the
teachers and students with a chance to initiate such programs
and activities leading to the development of positive behaviors.
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

6. Nature of Secondary Education
Fundamental stage
secondary education is universally recognized as a
fundamental stage in determining the effectiveness of a
national system of education.
• Developed countries for conducting research in exploring
better solution to the increasing problems faced by the
students at this level of education .
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

7. NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND OBJECTIVES
OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Nature of Secondary Education
Fundamental stage
• Preparation of skilled manpower for the country
• basis of quality of education at her higher education .
• Formation of character at this level of education .
• Foundations of future leadership.
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8. NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND OBJECTIVES
OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Nature of Secondary Education
Fundamental stage
• Profitable studies at secondary level if needs of society and the
child are fully assessed.
To evaluate education at this level social and cultural values
must be emphasized. Local and national culture should be
identified where the school is situated.
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9. NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE AND OBJECTIVES
OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Nature of Secondary Education
Fundamental stage
• Stress should be laid upon “Nature of learning process”.
• Success and effectiveness of secondary education should be
viewed in international perspectives.
• New / modern teaching methods, strategies and techniques
should be used to meet the challenges of the modern time.
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10. Significance
 Secondary education occupies the most critical position in
educational system.
 Occupies a midway position .
a. Between a primary and heigher education
b. Between Childhood and adulthood as to its clientele.
 Paradoxical position
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

11. Significance
 A transitional role (between basic and further education )
 A terminal stage
 A sensitive stage (teenagers)
(A trend to neglect traditional secondary education.
i.e agriculture etc tends to white collar jobs).
This trends causes unemployment and frustration.
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

12. Significance
 Diversified curricula
 Need of guidance and counseling
(Comprehensive and pilot schools have suffered a lot due to
non availability of guidance and counseling.)
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

13. Objectives of Secondary Education
General Objectives:
1. To provide opportunity for all young people to obtain secondary
education - The knowledge and skills appropriate to their
needs and abilities.
2. To be a means to achieve national unity and national
objectives of development.
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

14. Objectives of secondary education
General objectives
3. To raise the quality of the life of the people.
4. To serve as a preparatory stage for higher education.
5. To improve learning through the use of both formal and non
formal approaches.
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

15. Objectives of secondary education
General objectives
6. To establish close linkage with the community to make the
students aware of the real-life situations.
7. To establish close linkage with industry, agriculture and other
places of work for adequate preparation for employment.
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

16. Objectives of Secondary Education
Specific objectives
1. To develop the ability to communicate .
2. To encourage the urge to inquire .
3. To gain personal satisfaction .
4. To develop an appreciation of problem-solving methods .
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

17. Objectives of Secondary Education
Specific objectives
5. To develop a sense of responsibility .
6. To develop a sense of personal identity and self worth.
7. To enable the individuals to be meaningful and productive for
the society .
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

18. Objectives of Secondary Education
Specific objectives
8. To provide experiences of arts and science appropriate to
community .
9. To develop an understanding of their nation , their culture,
history and way of life.
10. To cultivate a sound faith leading to the achievement of
pleasure of Allah almighty .
11. To understand social, moral and spiritual values and
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OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

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20. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
THEORIES REGARDING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
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