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Aims and Objectives of School Organisation
Aims and Objectives of School Organisation- The rapid expansion of knowledge both in content of subject matter and teaching methodology has important implications for school organization. Even though teachers are assumed to be professionally competent, it is not appropriate to assume that they do not need a highly specialized support system through school organisation. School organisation, being a specialised support system has the following aims and objectives.
(i) Organizing the School for Democratic Living
Democracy is the government by the many. If the many are to rule themselves and no more to be ruled by the tyrant and dictator,they must be educated first. Thus school in the modern society becomes a place for teaching students about democratic living. Therefore the school should be organized in such a manner that it will enable the students to be inspired with the spirit of fellow-feeling, brotherhood and social service.
(ii) All round Development of Students
All round development of the students continuing their studies in a school is the chief aim of school organization. It provides opportunities to the students for the balanced development of their personality. Therefore, it is desirable to organise the school in a manner so as to develop the physical, mental, moral and social qualities of the students. Thus the school keeps an eye on the developmental needs of the children. The community establishes schools with a view to serve its own purpose by providing right training for citizenship.
(iii) The Study of the Students
The students constitute an important aspect of school organisation. Students’ needs, hopes, aspirations, interests, achievement levels and attitudes are important sources of data for developing educational goals and need to be studied on a comprehensive, intensive and continuous basis. Such study is an important aim of school organization. Since students are a part of society, the study of students contribute to the understanding of students needs
(iv) To Follow Definite Procedure
In reaching a decision, school organisation should spend much time on the what, the how, the when and the who. The procedure to be followed will be definite, even though the results may be in doubt. All the members of the staff should be encouraged to watch the results and participate in an evaluation of its worth. By action, the group will develop more faith in group work.
(v) Intended Engagement Opportunities
Intended engagement opportunities are the conditions which are developed in anticipation of the instructional process. The assumption is that the student can achieve certain behavioural objectives through a particular engagement. Examples of engagement opportunities could include packaged materials, films, and activities. Such materials could be developed within or outside the school system. The planning and implementation for development of such materials is an important aim of school organization, which should involve students, teachers and administrators.
(vi) Curriculum Change
The School is a society in miniature. To bring the School and the community closer to each other, attempts must be made for curriculum change. Curriculum change should be initiated by school organisation system to enable schools to undertake innovations in certain areas. Community dissatisfaction with the existing programme may lead to curriculum change. If a large segment of the community believes that reading can be taught more effectively, it can exert pressure o the Board of Education that results in efforts to change the programme of teaching.
(vii) To Develop a Permissive Atmosphere
Permissiveness, as used by psychologists, means personal freedom to express a point of view or an idea without fear of recrimination because it is in opposition to one held by someone with power or authority. If the atmosphere is really permissive, the members of the staff value the person who is different rather than attempt to force him to conform. The person who is different is encouraged to challenge, because out of that challenge comes more insight for all. Achieving this attitude is not easy. In some staff, the person who is different threatens other people, and they hunt for ways of silencing him. School aims at developing a permissive atmosphere in the school.
(viii) To Develop among the Teachers a Sense of Belonging
Teachers should feel that they belong to the group with which they work. Desire to be accepted or to remain a part of the group is more powerful in conditioning. School organisation should aim at developing a sense of belonging among the teachers and try to provide an atmosphere of free interaction to innovate ideas for the progress of students learning.
(ix) Help with Personal Problems
People will grow intellectually and professionally through the interaction involved in solving educational problems, if they are deeply troubled with personal problems, their potential for growth is not released. Actions by school organization to reduce tension contributes to the progress of education.
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