CONCEPT OF HUMAN CAPITAL & THE TEACHING PROFESSION

Prepared by; Melvin

Human Capital and the Teaching Profession as Ibadah

role
Teaching Profession as Ibadah TEACHERS
Philosophers perspective Religious perspective

Personal characteristics

HUMAN CAPITAL

Concept and Characteristics of Human Capital

Human capital is a necessity, and no longer a luxury. ... Education and continuous skills training will ensure the sustained relevance of the nations human capital with industrial and market needs, besides being able to face increasing international challenges and competitiveness.

-YAB Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi(Workers Day Message, 1 May 2006) Source: EDMP (2006:52)

Concept of Human Capital

This in line with our countrys plans to make her a progressive nation in science and technology based on our own mould as well as to fulfill the aspirations of Vision 2020

HOW ?

Thrust 2 in EDMP

THRUST 2 (EDMP) Developing Human Capital

Provide more educational choices for parents and students; Enhance mastery of knowledge; Nurture students skills and deportment;

Enhance a holistic assessment and evaluation system;

Reinforce discipline; Upgrade services dealing with complaints about discipline problems; Improve collaboration between the Ministry of Education and other agencies.

Characteristics of Human Capital (EDMP-2006)

3 main aspects:
* Knowledge * Skills * Competency

Human capital is not merely being knowledgeable about varied fields, it encompasses good personal well-being.
Competent Noble character

Resilient and able to face an ever-changing global environment

Knowledgeable and highly skilled Able to think critically and creatively Possess problem-solving skills Able to create new opportunities

Teaching Profession as Ibadah

Concept of Teacher: Whom do you regard as the person we call teacher?
A PERSON WHO TEACHES EDUCATOR

TRAINER

TEACHER (MerriamWebster Online Dict.)

INSTRUCTOR

TUTOR PEDAGOGIST

Teacher Definition in Education Act 1996

Teaches in an educational institution; or

Prepares or produces teaching materials or examines answer scripts to be returned in, for or through a distance education center, inclusive of head teacher or principal.

Concept of Teaching Profession

Teaching is a noble profession. With the various tasks and responsibilities assigned to us, we will thus be able to mould pupils physically, emotionally, spiritually and intellectually in line with the goal of the National Philosophy of Education. Their pupils excellent performance or improvement derive so much joy and satisfaction because they do not mind the not so lucrative emoluments they receive at the end of each month.

Concept of Teaching Profession

Teaching profession has become more challenging.

Teaching is no more merely confined to knowledge delivery, it requires dedication and commitment of teachers time and effort:
Collaborative Be involved in professional development programs Assist pupils in developing their generic skills including communication and thinking skills Guide pupils regardless of gender, ethnics or social class to achieve a holistic development from the physical, emotional, spiritual and intellectual aspects (JERI).

Teaching Profession as Ibadah

Concept of Ibadah
Language: Obedience & submission Islamic religious law: worship & adoration, service & subjection & extends to all expressions of servitude to Allah S.W.T. (abbrev. for Subhanahu Wa Taala)

Teaching Profession as Ibadah from Religious Perspective

ISLAM

CHRISTIANITY

BUDDHISM

SIKHISM

HINDUISM

Teaching Profession as Ibadah from Islam Perspective

The teachers known as Tok Guru Tok Guru who taught in the pondok schools & madarasah were highly revered & respected by their respective community. Tok guru were also regarded as role models and were much sought after when anyone in the community needed help concerning religious matter or other issues.

Class sessions During the class sessions, the budak pondok were taught in one way interaction and the students were made to study the holy books again and again to reinforce their understanding. Rote learning

Buddhism perspective
Brahmanic education was conducted in the homes of the teacher (Before Buddhism was taught in monasteries)

Entry requirements depended on the caste system & was reserved only for the djivas (Brahmanas & Kshatriyas)

Buddha was taught in the monasteries (sangha), open for any interested individuals, not restricted to monks and nuns only.

The teaching method used was mainly oral, without the use of books, and the students had to memorize the contents of the Dhamma (truth) and Vinaya (Discipline or laws)

Buddhism perspective

Teaching technique: illustrations, analytical thinking, and experiments. Other subjects: the principles of other religions, philosophy and so on. The monasteries develop rapidly that they were accorded university status.

-these Buddhist monks and

nuns were highly revered by their followers as they were so knowledgeable and regarded as role models to the Buddhist community.

Hinduism Perspective

-Teacher is considered Gods representative in this world. -as a role model to all his followers. - Teacher is the most knowledgeable person. -2 types of teachers: acharyas (superior) teach theoretical knowledge and skills; and upadhayas who only teach theoretical knowledge

-parents and teachers were considered partners in education. -teaching method: rote learning.

Sikhism perspective
Guru Nanak was the first founder of Sikhism and the first of a chain of 10 Gurus where the last was Guru Gobind Singh

Guru is likened to a ladder that connects human beings to God

Guru as the lamp that shows the true path to his students.

Guru as a role models to the students

Guru also possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Holy Books.

Christianity perspective
The role and personality of Christians teacher:
Mentor guide and assist their students to equip themselves with the knowledge that they seek in the Holy Bible. Protector protect students from certain groups who try to bring negative influence.

Show the right direction about the truth based on the Holy Bible.
Give enough motivation to reach heights in their pursuit of religious knowledge.

Teaching Profession as Ibadah from Philosophers Perspective

SOCRATES (469399BC)

MAHATMA GHANDI (18691948)

PLATO (427347BC)

ARISTOTLE (384-322BC)

Socrates (469-399BC)
His personal tendencies towards critical reasoning and commitment for the truth benchmarked him as a role model. He was a soldier during the Peloponnesian War. Later, he worked as a sculptor. He is sincere in sharing knowledge. He is the Great Athenian teacher. Found guilty of destroying the minds of young people and sentenced to death in 399 BC.

Plato (427-347BC)
A philosopher who was a student of Socrates and teacher to Aristotle. Early works, Dialogue: about Socrates Later works, Republic: a combination of several disciplines, namely ethics, political philosophy, moral psychology, epistemology and metaphysics. 385BC, established his own school (Academy) later became the most popular school in the world. Offering a comprehensive curriculum: astronomy, biology, mathematics, political

Aristotle (384-322BC)
He was a student of and teacher to Alexander The Great. Whenever he taught, he would not stand in front of his students. he preferred to walk up and down. He also carried out research in various types of subjects.

Mahatma Ghandi (1869-1948)

One of the Indias greatest leaders.

He was highly respected by the Indians who believed he could solve their political / economical problems.
Ghandi was successful in almost all his struggles.

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