Personal and social functions of education

Modern pedagogy distinguishes certain functions of education, which form two large groups. Before dwelling in more detail on their description, it is necessary to give a meaningful description of this phenomenon.

Education is a multidimensional and very complex phenomenon, so it can not be understood and formulated unequivocally. Let us single out a number of its basic characteristics.

First, education is a specific socio-cultural phenomenon. That is why its main goal and tasks will be determined only by modern society. But on the other hand, education is an important area in its development. The fact is that it is an integral component of culture. Therefore, the spiritual side of the whole society will largely depend on the quality of educational services of any level.

Secondly, it is an open, flexible and holistic system of successive training standards and programs, governing bodies and institutions (pre-school, secondary, higher, etc.). Therefore, during the years of the existence of mankind, education has acquired a very branched structure.

Thirdly, it is a purposeful and continuous process and the result of the development of each individual through scientifically organized education and training. But this is not enough. The functions of education must necessarily include the formation of self-education skills. The point is that as the information society develops, they will be necessary for successful functioning in it. Therefore, every child needs to be taught how to educate himself. All institutions are obliged to create favorable conditions for this process.

Fourthly, it represents the reached, and also the specific qualification established by the person, confirmed by the document (certificate, certificate, diploma, etc.).

Social functions of education include the following groups:

First, the formation of the moral and intellectual potential of society can occur in educational institutions. The point is that a properly organized process should become the basis for the design of the future resource of the state.

Secondly, a professionally constructed education will contribute to the political, cultural, technological and economic development of the whole society. But to achieve this, it is necessary to give special attention to each young member of the state and its socialization.

Thirdly, the functions of education include the education, training and development of each individual in the interests of herself, as well as society. That is why it is very important to prepare children for being successful in the modern society. In addition, it is necessary to instill the skills of safe, but transformative activities in accordance with the available scientific and technological progress.

The second large group is the personal functions of education, which must necessarily be realized in the educational process, ensuring the predominant role of development over the learning process.

Therefore, all actions of adults need to be aimed at revealing the personal, intellectual and creative potential of each child, regardless of abilities and opportunities. Thanks to this paradigm, inclusive education has emerged , which is aimed at working with individuals with limited physical abilities. In addition, there is a large number of developments for the organization of the educational process with gifted children and so on.

Therefore, the functions of the institution of education should include both the social and personal aspects.