The document presents an overview of the nature, significance, and objectives of secondary education, emphasizing its critical role in bridging primary and higher education and preparing youth for future challenges. It highlights the need for skilled manpower, character formation, and linkage with community and industry, and outlines both general and specific objectives aimed at enhancing the quality of life and individual responsibility. The document also addresses the importance of modern teaching methods and the necessity for guidance and counseling in secondary education.

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ONLINE WORKSHOP - JUL/AUG. 2020
Nature, Significance and Objectives
of
Secondary Education
CC 8624 -B.Ed.
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ASPECTS, SIGNIFICANCE
AND OBJECTIVES
OF
SECONDARY EDUCATION

3. 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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4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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 or 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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8. 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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9. 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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 repeat preparation for
employment.
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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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19. HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
THEORIES REGARDING INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT
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