Written by: Saanvi Adhikari - 25058, Grade XI
Posted on: 03 November, 2023
Introduction
Education that incorporates the art of cultivating moral emotions, physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions of human life is referred to as a holistic education. In fact, it consists of all the dimensions of human life required in a well-cultured society. It is based on the premise that each person is subject to finding their identity, meaning, dignity, and roles in the community where humanity exists at all the dimensions of individual life.
Why Holistic Education?
Holistic education substantially contributes to human civilization. Therefore, it is to be promoted by each stakeholder responsible for providing education to individuals. In addition, to gain the knowledge and skills required in the employees to perform certain duties and responsibilities endorsed to the positions of the organization, their moral, emotional, psychological and spiritual aspects function instrumentally either explicitly or implicitly to enable them to contribute to the society. All of these dimensions are complementary to each other. In the absence of one, others will be impaired. Therefore, they function collaboratively in human beings.
How to Promote it?
Holistic education can be promoted by cultivating the human mind and potentials equipped in the individuals. The primary role of education is to enable human potential to be germinated in order to lead them to the complete enhancement of moral, emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual dimensions. Holistic education can be provided to individuals not through academic curriculum but through different styles that are suitable to particular learners. In short, we can say that holistic education can be promoted through holistic strategies which are learner-centric ones and suitable in different contexts.
Conclusion
Holistic education functions creatively to enhance human potentials that are at the core of human prosperity and dignity. It goes beyond traditional academic learning to nurture a well-rounded individual to be socially, emotionally, physically and mentally sound. It equips students with the skills and qualities they need to have in their individual and professional lives. So, let us promote holistic education for all!
