EDUCATION AND SOCIETY: THE LACK OF PEDAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVE IN THE MODERN ERA – International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce

EDUCATION AND SOCIETY: THE LACK OF PEDAGOGICAL PERSPECTIVE IN THE MODERN ERA

Author: Apostolos Karaoulas

ABSTRACT

This paper examines current trends in education, highlighting the need for a renewed pedagogical perspective that meets societal demands. It analyzes contemporary educational reality, which is dominated by the reproduction of knowledge and the development of technical skills at the expense of promoting values such as critical thinking and active participation. The study emphasizes the importance of recognizing and incorporating social, political, and historical parameters into the educational process. It underscores the necessity of a pedagogical theory that does not passively follow societal trends but instead takes on a guiding role in shaping values. Such an approach fosters democracy, social justice, and critical thinking. Additionally, it addresses skill development, emphasizing that it should go beyond technical competencies to empower students as responsible and critical citizens. Finally, the significance of embedding these principles into pedagogical theory is highlighted, ensuring it responds to the need for active and empowered citizens who contribute meaningfully to social change.

Keywords: History of pedagogy, social justice, critical thinking, educational values, educational renewal

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