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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Capabilities Approach to Youth Rights in East Africa
ABSTRACT:
Early physical maturity and delayed social maturity, contributed by the Industrial Revolution, make youth a vulnerable group. Governments, including those of East Africa, attempt to respond to this situation in their National Youth Policies. However, these policies remain weak and uncommitted to youth rights. Capabilities approach, pioneered by Amartya Sen and developed by Martha Nussbaum, challenges the naivety of debates on human rights, by calling for affirmative action. In the light of Capabilities approach, this article critically examines the existing National Youth Policies of the three countries of East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. It suggests certain elements that need to be added to youth capabilities in the African context.
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How to Study 1 – SQ3R Method
Now, here is a typical method of study : SQ3R. This method, which has been proved effective all over the world, could be applied to any type of study, be it studying your class lessons or reading a book of serious nature.
SQ3R stands for SURVEY, QUESTION, READ, RECITE or RECALL and REVISE. These are the five steps of this method of study.
1. SURVEY
Choose the matter to study, keeping in mind its importance, your priorities, and your moods. Have a quick glance through the headings and sub-headings of the material you are going to study. If you are reading a book it would be necessary to go through the Back-cover comment, Table of contents, (Preface, if there is) and even the Introduction. Having an overall perspective helps your mind to organize the data and to be better prepared to receive it.
2. QUESTION
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How to Study 2 – Facing Exams
PREPARING FOR EXAM
1. The first day to prepare for your exams is today. simply put, don’t wait for the last day to arrive to begin to study. Study your daily lessons. Every weekend revise your lessons of the week.
2. Before two weeks of your exams your immediate preparation begins. Plan your time then distributing well the time available. By now you should know the exact schedule of your exams.
3. Know what you are expected to know. That is, have clear in mind what is the portion for the exam. It is even helpful to make a list of lessons for each subject that you need to study. And as you finish the lesson make a tick mark. This would help you plan your study time as well.
4. Know also the model of the question paper that you will have to face. This would make you less nervous. It would be […]
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Good notes are your insurance against forgetting. Learn to take notes efficiently in class and as you read books. Even for the printed notes that the teachers may give, or the text book teachers follow, it would be useful to write your own notes. They are particularly useful at the vigil of your exams, saves you time and energy. Your notes should be neat and orderly, easy to revise. More about this later. Keep also a record of the date of submission of your assignments and homework, and dates of tests announced.
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Different Materials for Taking Notes
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