Significance of Education
Synonyms: Instruction, Teaching, Learning, Schooling, Training, Enlightenment, Tutoring, Pedagogy, Academic training, Erudition, Scholarship, Tuition
In Dutch: Onderwijs; In Finnish: Koulutus; In Spanish: Educación; In German: Vorbildung; In Malay: Pendidikan; In Swedish: Utbildning; In Italian: Istruzione; In Portugese: Educação; In Polish: Edukacja
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Buddhist concept of 'Education'
In Buddhism, education involves ordination and teachings. Staglungpa's experiences significantly shaped his religious understanding and development within the Buddhist tradition.
From: Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po)
(1) The phase in Staglungpa's life when he received ordination and teachings that shaped his religious understanding.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Education'
In Hinduism, education encompasses formal schooling, empowerment through knowledge, and intellectual development. It influences health, stress, and is associated with life aspects. However, it is secondary to devotional service and spiritual understanding, which leads to serving devotees.
From: Chaitanya Bhagavata
(1) Education is deemed useless if one does not worship Krishna, implying that knowledge and learning are meaningless without devotion to Krishna.[2] (2) The provided content mentions education as a source of pride that can lead to inauspiciousness when coupled with false ego, particularly for those ignorant of devotional service.[3] (3) Education is described as 'real' when it contributes to focusing one's mind on the lotus feet of Krishna, suggesting a specific spiritual orientation.[4] (4) The text indicates that education is not a means to satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is pleased by devotional service.[5] (5) This is one of the aspects of life associated with the twelve lagnas, derived from the rising sign or janma-lagna.[6]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) It is empowerment in the true sense, a dynamic process enabling knowledge to exist and remain useful.[7] (2) This refers to the level of schooling or training a person has received, and it influences the health hazards faced by workers.[8] (3) This refers to the educational background of the patients, and the text indicates the different levels of education among the participants in the study.[9]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Educational level was assessed, with graduates showing a tendency towards stress related to social status and future planning.[10]
The concept of Education in local and regional sources
Education is viewed as vital for personal growth, societal improvement, and national resurgence. It encompasses knowledge acquisition, skill development, moral principles, and physical strength. It aims for all-round development, empowering individuals, especially women and the poor, while integrating spiritual and secular aspects.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is a discriminatory system, with one meant for the elites and another for the masses. Poorly equipped institutions cannot afford expensive courses. It is a right deprived to the have-nots by the haves.[11] (2) Education should aim to prepare individuals for society and shape society for the individual, focusing on harmonious development and shedding selfishness for a common purpose.[12] (3) There is no recollection of being taught to read and write, leading to the presumption of being born with both faculties, indicating a natural aptitude for literacy.[13] (4) Education is recognized as a vital tool for social, economic, and political development, acting as both an individual and social investment that fosters human development and imparts intrinsic values for life.[14] (5) The text emphasizes that improving access to it is crucial, especially in societies where women are illiterate, to make them aware of their oppression and give them a sense of independence.[15]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) All property and lands granted by the previous governments for supporting education have been swallowed up.[16] (2) Education is defined as the training by which the current and expression of will are brought under control and become fruitful, highlighting the cultivation of willpower.[17] (3) Education is identified as the sole purpose of life, suggesting that the value of money, wealth, institutions, and even human existence lies in the pursuit and dissemination of knowledge.[18] (4) The topic of a lecture delivered by Swami Vivekananda at the Sesame Club, discussing both old and present systems.[19] (5) A process that is essential for understanding intricate facts and complicated phenomena.[20]
The concept of Education in scientific sources
Education encompasses learning, knowledge acquisition, and systematic instruction, influencing behavior, health understanding, and societal values. It addresses childhood obesity, promotes volunteering, and integrates diverse content while facing challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Education is a prominent theme associated with virtual laboratories, which underscores their role in teaching and learning environments.[21] (2) Is fundamental to enhancing the quality of life and ensuring social and economic progress, with investment increasing rapidly in some developing nations.[22] (3) Education, in the context of tourism, involves the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and understanding about different cultures, environments, and histories through travel.[23] (4) Education is part of Mt. Cuba Center's goals to inspire an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants, motivate conservation action, and measurably improve the health of habitats and ecosystems.[24] (5) Education is addressed in terms of integrating sustainability into engineering curricula, exploring training and education for attaining disaster resilience, and assessing architecture/engineering/construction curricula.[25]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) Education is categorized into levels such as low, medium, and high, and it is used as a variable in statistical models to assess its impact on various outcomes, like depressive symptoms and is used in the data.[26] (2) Education is an important characteristic of the studied population, where 3.9% have a high school education, 93.5% possess a Bachelor’s degree in midwifery, and 2.6% hold a Master’s degree in midwifery.[27] (3) It is recognized as beneficial, providing opportunities for personal and community growth. However, inflexibility of programs and discrimination can pose challenges to accessing learning.[28] (4) Refers to the process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, and beliefs, contributing to personal development and societal progress.[29] (5) The level of formal schooling attained by an individual, which can be associated with health literacy and health-promoting behaviors, is education.[30]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) A component of treatment that involves explaining the contributors to suffering to patients, helping them move forward towards self-management and recovery of life roles.[31] (2) Education is not about serving students with content, but about creating environments for active discussion and debate, facilitated by the use of technology.[32] (3) Education can incorporate HIV content in physiotherapy and practice, with both curriculum and continuous professional development responding appropriately to integrating HIV-related aspects.[33] (4) The provided text emphasizes the significance of teaching patients about correct posture, body mechanics, and movements of the spine and pelvis.[34] (5) It is the subject of a policy statement by the World Confederation for Physical Therapy, re-approved in June 2011.[35]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) Education refers to whether a study challenges existing knowledge or thinking, which is a key consideration when evaluating its usefulness in informing practice.[36] (2) It is a crucial therapeutic step in achieving control and a normal life, involving informing patients and parents, providing written material, and regular assessment.[37] (3) The text highlights the need for broader strategies aimed at addressing education, but the text does not define it.[38] (4) Funds are being given to an international co-operation between North-South partners in the domains of Family Medicine.[39] (5) The process of providing information and teaching about contraception, which is important for women to make informed decisions about their health and family planning.[40]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) Education in family medicine aims to help medical students comprehend the role of this speciality, and innovative teaching strategies can enhance this educational process.[41] (2) This is one of the five key elements of community-based rehabilitation, focusing on learning and development within the community context.[42] (3) This is a factor that was a predictor of excess weight.[43] (4) This refers to the process of providing nurses with the necessary knowledge, skills, and training to effectively perform their duties within the healthcare environment.[44] (5) A demographic factor considered to examine the relationship between the participants' level of education and their knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding schistosomiasis.[45]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) Education significantly improves treatment adherence, and better education levels are strongly associated with worse health outcomes, according to scholarly literature.[46] (2) Education is a key component of health promotion, though the text suggests that efforts should not be limited to individual change efforts but should also consider environmental impacts.[47] (3) The document emphasizes that education, especially for women, is crucial for reducing infant mortality rates and improving the general health of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa.[48] (4) It does not necessarily represent knowledge, but it affects a person’s competence and behavior; it is strongly connected with health and leads to better job opportunities.[49] (5) This was categorized according to the number of completed schooling years as none; 1 to 4 years; 5 to 9 years; and 10 years or more.[50]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) It is a key component of intervention studies aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and it can determine the effect on risk factors.[51] (2) The approach being proposed by this study is practical and has high potential to be implemented in Malaysian primary schools by enhancing this.[52] (3) A sector where stress is an important issue because of its potential to impede learning and performance of students.[53] (4) Education is a focus of the study, and the researchers wanted to educate the community about the CVD risk factors.[54] (5) This is the type of comprehensive process needed for catheter care, involving physicians, nurses, patients, and their caregivers.[55]
From: South African Journal of HIV Medicine
(1) This is an activity in which the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of South Africa has been active, particularly in advocacy and this activity, in relation to children's palliative care.[56] (2) Education is one of the rights that organizations like the AIDS Law Project are standing up for people, ensuring they have the same opportunities.[57] (3) Education level of caregivers was associated with the disclosure of a child's human immunodeficiency virus status in the study's findings.[58] (4) Education refers to the process of providing information and knowledge to patients, and the study highlights the need for improved patient education.[59] (5) This is the level of schooling that an individual has completed, and it was grouped into two categories: less than secondary school or secondary school or higher.[60]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Education plays a role in the prevalence of obesity among adults, suggesting its importance in public health strategies.[61] (2) Over half of the participating mothers had completed their university education.[62]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Focuses on the issue of generic and brand medication, correlating well with the findings of a previous study conducted in Bangladesh.[63] (2) A sociodemographic factor along with income and marital status, that influences well-being and functioning of those with schizophrenia.[64]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) Education is emphasized as a crucial tool for promoting peace, involving the formation of individuals and societies to recognize and choose good, according to the information provided in the text.[65] (2) Education, particularly in the context of social work, is seen as a crucial aspect for developing interiority in children and teenagers, incorporating elements of emotional and values-based learning.[66] (3) A significant number of references focus on education, covering topics such as religious education, curriculum development, and indigenous education.[67] (4) Is viewed as a means of working on one's inner self, leading to the improvement and ultimate redemption, closely linked to the evolution of psychology.[68] (5) The provided text examines the educational system for monks within the Jogye Order, highlighting the need for educational innovation and addressing the challenges of the current educational environment.[69]
From: Religious Inquiries (Journal)
(1) Education is an effort to increase one’s knowledge, encouraging a person to acquire new information, which leads to a change in habits, behavior, and outlook on the universe.[70]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) MoCA scores were correlated with education, indicating that education level can influence performance on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment.[71] (2) It has benefits for mental state, with different types and timing influencing outcomes, as explored in the Journal of Gerontology in 2021.[72] (3) A socio-demographic factor related to length of stay, with lower levels more likely in the long-stay group.[73] (4) This is a process that can influence attitudes, and the study suggested that it could improve perceptions of electroconvulsive therapy.[74] (5) This is a social factor that has been correlated with the need for referral to Fort Napier Hospital, suggesting that education plays a role in the assessment process.[75]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Education plays a vital role in providing an appreciation of the background and nature of climate change and its health impacts, instructing on skilled processes and emphasizing the importance of scientific knowledge.[76] (2) Education is a key element in delivering a sound ASP, providing training, tracking, monitoring, and following guidelines, and is crucial for optimal prescribing and reporting.[77]
Classical concept of 'Education'
From: The History of Herodotus
(1) This begins at five years old and goes on until twenty. It consists of only three things: riding, shooting, and speaking the truth.[78]