Selvam, S.G. (2011). “Psychology of Religion: Insights for education in India”. In Pudumai et al (eds.) Education of the Young in Today’s India (pp.139-165). Chennai: Don Bosco Publications.
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Abstract
Psychology of Religion is a well acknowledged branch of psychology that employs the theoretical framework and methodology of general psychology to examine the influence of religious phenomena on human mind and behaviour. Generally, cognitive psychology and developmental psychology have played an important role in shaping educational policy and practice. In this chapter, the author argues that psychology of religion also can contribute a great deal to educational practice. If education is understood, particularly in the Indian tradition, as not merely acquiring knowledge but as shaping of the individual, then the […]
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How to Study 6 – Life Long Learning
The body of human knowledge is fast expanding. We are “on the edge of possibility.”
We have more books and resources than we had say 50 or 100 years ago. Or even a year ago. So to be up to date in this decade, I have to read and know more than a person who lived say two decades ago. On the other hand, it is also true that I have better access to information due to technology. However, the fast growing body of knowledge still remains a challenge. So your child will surely have to know more than you to be in the market! Is this possible?
Solution 1: Increase the number of years of formal, institutionalised learning (school based education) If someone took 15 years of studying to be a graduate (to finish undergraduate studies), may be we should increase it to 17 or 18, since there is more to […]