Education is said to be a matter of the heart. Well this is what we have heard our Rector Major, Pascual Chavez, repeat Don Bosco many times over. Sometime ago I read some old script about education, which speaks of a different ideology. The text stated that education is all but confirmation of the mind to a set and accepted pattern of behaviour and life style. Now I do not claim that this was the official understanding or the written 'definition' of education. However, there have been many who have criticized this latter understanding. However, I do see some point in education being a process of 'conformation'.
I believe, education is all about bringing out the best in the child; but does it not place on the educators the responsibility of at least showing the 'right direction'? Now the question is which direction is right? Is that not a direction, standard set by someone? Is that not conforming?
Whatever be the definition or explanation of education, one thing I'm sure of is that education is not just about books and classrooms... and that if there is something that can bring about a collective reformation, education certainly acts as a catalyst.
I believe, education is all about bringing out the best in the child; but does it not place on the educators the responsibility of at least showing the 'right direction'? Now the question is which direction is right? Is that not a direction, standard set by someone? Is that not conforming?
Whatever be the definition or explanation of education, one thing I'm sure of is that education is not just about books and classrooms... and that if there is something that can bring about a collective reformation, education certainly acts as a catalyst.
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