What is Education: Definition and 510 Discussions

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, morals, beliefs, and habits. Educational methods include teaching, training, storytelling, discussion and directed research. Education frequently takes place under the guidance of educators, however learners can also educate themselves. Education can take place in formal or informal settings and any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational. The methodology of teaching is called pedagogy.
Formal education is commonly divided formally into such stages as preschool or kindergarten, primary school, secondary school and then college, university, or apprenticeship.
There are movements for education reforms, such as for improving quality and efficiency of education towards applicable relevance in the students' lives and efficient problem solving in modern or future society at large or for evidence-based education methodologies. A right to education has been recognized by some governments and the United Nations. Global initiatives aim at achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes quality education for all. In most regions, education is compulsory up to a certain age.

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  1. Pengwuino

    What are education leadership degrees?

    What are "education leadership" degrees? At this years commencement, our University graduated something like 40 "Educational Leadership" doctoral students. Yesterday I was talking to my adviser and the graduation had come up and we were talking about it. Another professor had come by and...
  2. QuarkCharmer

    Schools Do CC's/Universities fall under Department of Education?

    I am trying to figure out whether or not an employee of a University or Community college would technically be working for the Department of Education? The reason I ask is that I have a juvenile criminal charge that is sealed. I can deny the charge ever took place except when applying for...
  3. T

    Transfer or Education or still stay in Physics?

    I am really confused about myself now. I originally come from a poor Asian country. I am currently in the first year of a Phd program in Experimental condensed matter physics in an university ranked within top 20 in Europe. But I found the topic that I am studying quite difficult and the courses...
  4. B

    Active Teachers and PhD Programs in Physics Education

    Seeing how dead the educators and teaching forum is, I was just wondering how many active members of the forums are current teachers, and what level? I am currently a high school physics teacher, with some experience as a class TA during undergrad. I am starting on a master in science...
  5. Char. Limit

    Statistics and Probability Education

    Now, I'm interested in all sorts of math, but currently I'm really liking statistics. However, I don't have any education in the subject at all. I was wondering if any of you knew a resource, say a book or a website, which could provide a comprehensive education in statistics and probability...
  6. H

    The right/logical approach toward Education?

    The "right/logical" approach toward Education? For those who are interested in attempting to understand the nature of reality, wouldn't it be undeniably correct to try and discover how to prolong the human lifespan or attempt to find a theoretical solution to the problem of aging?- seeing as...
  7. W

    Programs Reforming Higher Education: Is It Time to Move to Industry?

    This was recently published in Nature http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110420/full/472276a.html http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110420/full/472280a.html http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/2011/110421/full/nj7343-381a.html There seems to be a need for reform, doesn't it? Often I find...
  8. F

    Why is my physics education at Texas Tech University lacking in actual physics?

    I'm going to Texas Tech University (if anyone else is thinking about it, do not go to this school) I'm currently enrolled in Physics II and Calculus III. I'm making A's (well, at least close to that) in both. Here's my problem: The amount of actual 'calculus' that we use in the course is...
  9. G

    Engineering Further Education in Engineering.

    Hi! I have a B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering, I've been working for some time with multidisciplinary systems. I would like to get more education and get into serious R&D. I'm very open to any field. I would very much like to hear from someone in hi-tech R&D about which fields have more...
  10. AlexChandler

    History History of Science Education

    I was wondering if anybody knows about the way in which science was studied in the past. For example, did the great scientists that we read about (Kepler, Galileo, Newton, Euler, Maxwell, Einstein, Dirac... etc) study Math and Physics in similar ways as we? Did they learn by solving example...
  11. F

    Education and careers within the computer/technology field which arent math-intensive

    I have a learning disability in math comprehension, a mild case of dyscalculia. I heard that computer science and programming are extremely math-intensive. In school, I excelled in every other subject except math. I graduated HS with a 3.6 GPA, I was given individualized assistance in math. I...
  12. M

    Is France the Best Choice for Studying Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering?

    I am interested in pursuing undergraduate studies in Mathematics, Physics or some form of Engineering (it's probably going to be a toss between Civil or Mechanical but I am not certain and I'd rather just leave it at that until I am certain) and I have heard mostly good things about universities...
  13. Simfish

    At which point in your education do you start calling yourself a physicist?

    Or a chemist/mathematician/etc? I've seen undergrads start calling themselves physicists/mathematicians. To me, that seems premature, but there are points to it. I'm still debating over when I can finally start calling myself an astrophysicist.
  14. A

    Do you think the current education system is trutlish ?

    Do you think the current education system is "trutlish"? I read it on the news from time to time that there are child prodigies who enter college at a rather early age, and I found something quite common with them, their parents are shoving books down their throat really hard, in some more...
  15. D

    Hierarchy of Knowledge/Continued Education

    I plan on continuing my education to pursue a second degree sometime soon, and I was wondering if some of the more brilliant and experienced academics here might be able to help me out. Essentially what I am looking for is a very thorough overview of the hierarchy of knowledges that physics...
  16. nukeman

    What education is required to work on finding cures for diseases

    (fyi my question mark button is broken lol) I want to know what education is required to do research and work on finding cures for diseases and illnesses I know question may be very vauge, but I just want to get a good idea. Would you say a Bsc in Chemistry and Biology, then after that...
  17. D

    Math Is Math Education in Crisis? A Perspective on Lockhart's Lament

    I came across this article. Really I thought it was a fantastic read and worth sharing. http://www.maa.org/devlin/LockhartsLament.pdf
  18. S

    How late is too late (to get an education)?

    Greeting all, thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. I was home schooled from an early age and attended a small christian school for high school where my bible teacher was also my English and math teacher. Throughout these years I rejected most of everything I was ever taught...
  19. T

    What's the Best Self-Study Plan for Advanced Math After Basic Courses?

    I have taken 3 calculus courses (First one was Diff. Equations, second one was integrals, and the third one was a mix of both), a statistics course and a linear algebra course. I'd headed into engineering, so my "pure" math education is stopping here. Maths interest me a lot and I'd like to...
  20. T

    Is Returning to School to Study Physics at 30 the Right Move?

    Please bear with me, this may be long winded. I graduated high school with an Academic scholarship to a decent university. I was not mature enough to handle living away at school and promptly failed out/dropped out. Currently I am a General Manager for 2 restaurants and just turned 30. I...
  21. T

    Is a problem-based approach beneficial for engineering education?

    "Problem approach" education? Sorry I don't know the exact name for this kind of education in english. One of the Universities I'd like to attend offers a problem based approach for it's electrical engineering degree (I want to become a EE). Basically, you are given a problem every 2 weeks that...
  22. M

    Math Questions about mathematics, physics and education

    I've got quite some questions of which I've been curious to find clear answers, so I hope you can help me! Especially since a few years I've been very interested in mathematics and physics and reading about these sciences, after which I've had a favour over mathematics. I'm also really...
  23. V

    Overcoming Math Education Challenges to Pursue Higher Studies

    Hi I am a third year electrical engineering undergraduate, who would also like to engage in higher study of mathematics. I am in awe of mathematics, having done linear algebra and calculus as part of engineering, plus whatever is necessary for elec engineering (Laplace, DE's, Fourier, complex...
  24. P

    Effective approaches to physics education

    My professor and I were talking today and he was suggesting that most physics texts are laden with math that is sometime unrelated to the problems at hand. His specific example was a question that asked the student to find the electromagnetic field at x if the field increases by a given...
  25. M

    Very Early Childhood Education?

    Hey! I recently became a father! Thanks! He is about a month old and we are already reading some basic stuff to him, as well as speaking to him in English, French, and Spanish. I was also thinking about grabbing 5-10 white/black spherical objects to get him started on basic numeracy. Any...
  26. W

    Education in Relativity Theory

    I've been trying to teach myself some of the basics about relativity and other branches of physics theory, but I don't exactly know where to begin. I've read about and understand the basics, but I was wondering if you had suggestions: books, online articles, etc (undergraduate level, please!)...
  27. D

    Canadian Education Acceptable for Career in U.S?

    Hello, I am a student who is currently in high school and will be attending university next year. I live in Canada, and was am planning on going into engineering. I wish to work in the United States after obtaining my degree, and was just wondering whether it would be more beneficial to get a...
  28. N

    Trends in Electrical Engineering Education

    Hi. Is there a movement in some electrical engineering programs to favour programming skills over a more hands on/electronics approach (if I could call it that)? If so, what is the motivation for this? Trends in skills demanded by industry/academia? Schools associated with more...
  29. M

    Knowing about the quality of my education

    I am always at doubt of the quality of my university (even though it is the best one in my country for my major which is engineering) and I want to know if taking a scholarship to the USA is easy and will guarantee me better education. I am studying in Kuwait university, it's a non mixed gender...
  30. T

    Is our system of education really that bad?

    I keep getting told by my parents how we grow up learning so much less than they have when they were growing up in the soviet union. Is our education really so inferior? I've attended top schools my entire life (until college) and I don't really think it's fair to say that I'm necessarily...
  31. O

    Programs The education of physics degree.. and jobs.

    I love watching documentaries on that which utilizes physics principles and since I lost my job, I have pondered the idea of going to get a second degree. A part of me thinks how great it would be to go into a physics type degree, but I know that means the highest level math would be required...
  32. A

    Higher education in Mechanical Engineering

    I am Nelson from New york..I want to complete my higher education in Mechanical Engineering. I would want to know various universities which offer them nearby.
  33. M

    If you were to start over your mathematical education

    I found a list of books on Amazon from a graduate student in math, who made a list of books he/she would recommend to undergraduates considering graduate school in math. They are books that he/she would ideally have learned from in undergrad classes, or that would have benefited him/her greatly...
  34. C

    When To Do Internships During Nuclear Engineering Education

    Hello, I will be beginning the Nuclear Engineering program at Oregon State University in the next couple of years and I have a question about internships. Most of the classes in the program are offered only one term per year so it seams I will be stuck with just doing summer internships or...
  35. J

    What is the education system like in your country in general?

    I would like to know a bird's-eye-view of the education system in your country in general, that is from primary to tertiary or quaternary education, its criticisms and strengths. Thanks! More specifically, how well it teaches financial management skills, interpersonal & communication skills...
  36. B

    Math education: Singapore Math

    Anyone familiar with Singapore Math? http://www.thearticlemonkey.com/2010/07/28/reasons-why-the-singapore-math-coaching-method-desirable-for-children/ Do you know any teacher who is using this teaching method in North America? If so, please share the success stories, and the...
  37. Simfish

    If the education bubble collapses, will it be the end of blue skies research ?

    If the education bubble collapses, will it be the end of "blue skies research"? Okay, I know that this topic can be very sensitive to some people, and I really do not want to offend anyone. But it is something that concerns me, as someone who's interested in astrophysics, and I would like to...
  38. Borek

    Can student evaluations accurately measure the effectiveness of teaching?

    Link posted to CHEMED-L, I think it may be interesting: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/21/deep-in-the-heart-of-texas/ Before it was NCLB policy and teaching to the test, whoever survived and actually learned something will be now treated by student evaluated education.
  39. H

    Exploring a Career in Theoretical Physics: Education Choice

    I'm currently a Junior in High School and have been thinking about possible career choices. It's definitely tough to find something that offers both money and satisfaction for the job itself. I've always been interested in physics and math, so I thought that theoretical physics would provide...
  40. M

    Schools University Education and Financial Security

    I read this article on the NYT about college students graduating with debt: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/29/your-money/student-loans/29money.html?src=me&ref=homepage The piece only focused on a single case but I know a few cases similar to this one and many of you (or yourself) have probably...
  41. C

    Schools Graduate School Options After B.A in Math Education

    I have a question about grad school prospectus after earning a B.A. in Mathematics (for prospective 5-12 teachers). The B.A. curriculum consists of Calculus I-III (standard three semester sequence), Linear Algebra, College Geometry, Abstract Algebra, Probability and Statistics I-II (two semester...
  42. U

    Working and Pursuing an Education at the Same Time

    (I may have posted this in the wrong place before) Hey guys, I have a good job offer from a well known analog company in Santa Clara as well as an offer for PhD from Purdue University. Any suggestions about which one should I choose. I know it depends on finances and interest and other...
  43. C

    Need Advice on Unorthodox Approach to Physics Education

    Hi. I recently graduated with a B.A. in Political Science. I've been accepted into a pretty decent law school and could head my life in that very comfortable and secure direction. However I've always had a passion for physics, I spend so much of my free time reading about it, watching online...
  44. N

    Schools Math education before University?

    On average, I would like to know how deeply some of the more mathematically inclined university students have delved into higher mathematics before attending university. I am in the top 5 for marks in my courses, but having talked to others in the top 5 I discovered that they had been doing the...
  45. C

    On Physics Education of the the 21st Century

    I don't have a question but wanted rather to start a conversation about the problem of our Physics Educational Program at all levels here in the US of A. Let's take a trip down my memory lane and see a the type of physics education a privileged citizen like myself received : Junior High...
  46. P

    Vince's Search for Online Physics Education

    Greetings all. I graduated with a math degree about a decade ago, but what I'd really like to do is study physics. The problem is that I don't have great options locally, but my day job is going to keep me here, at least for now. I'm hoping to find something good in terms of online education...
  47. N

    Bad undergrad education overall

    I received a crappy undergraduate education and now will be receiving a BA rather than a BS in physics. This was the result of a combination of my laziness over the last two years and the lack of support and complete apathy concerning my academic and career ambitions in physics I received from...
  48. Truecrimson

    Programs PhD in science & technology education, but postdoc in pure science

    Is this the right subforum? This is my friend's question but he is not very fluent in English. He has a bachelor degree in biology and now he is working towards a PhD in science (biology-oriented) and technology education in a Southeast Asian university. However, it seems that his true...
  49. S

    Learning Advanced Topics in Physics

    Hello, I have a question about learning advanced topics in physics. To start, I am currently working through introductory calculus and physics (calculus-based), and I will eventually get into linear algrebra. However, I do not know what to do in order to learn, say, introductory quantum...
  50. D

    Education Advice for 11th Grade Student in Australia

    Hi, I am a student in Australia about to enter into the 11th grade (ie the 2nd last year). I too am starting a bachelor of psychology. I have already learned most of the course and so intend to finnish the course in 1 year through acceleration. But my question resides with another problem...
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