Lifelong Learning in Knowledge Society

Baporikar, Neeta

doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9455-2.ch012

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“…The effectiveness of professional development depends on how carefully educators conceive, plan, and implement it. There is no substitute for rigorous thinking and execution (Baporikar, 2016). Unfortunately, many educators responsible for organizing professional development have had no formal education in how to do so.…”

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Understanding Professional Development for Educators

Baporikar

2015

International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management

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Professional development refers to different educational experiences related to an individual's work. Doctors, lawyers, educators, accountants, engineers, businessmen and people in a wide variety of professions participate in professional development to learn and apply new knowledge and skills that will improve their performance on the job. For teachers and leaders to be as effective as possible, they continually need to expand their knowledge and skills. Professional development is the only strategy institution systems have to strengthen educators' performance levels and also the only way educators can learn so that they are able to better their performance and raise student achievement. Many misunderstandings exist about professional development. Through in depth literature review and deep observation, this paper is aims to answer fundamental questions about professional development for educators so as to inform and engage more people in understanding that strengthening the quality of professional development for educators is crucial for making professional development effective.

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Understanding Professional Development for Educators

Baporikar

2015

International Journal of Sustainable Economies Management

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“…The changing demands on higher education are challenging traditional assumptions not only about the nature and purpose of higher education and its place in society, but also about the systems of management and leadership that should operate within educational institutions (Baporikar, 2016a;2016b). Cowan and Heywood's (2001) research findings, and more recently those of Jones et al, 2012;support Ramsden's (1998:4) old argument that leadership should be distributed, rather than being based on a hierarchy, viewing leadership as 'how people relate to each other'.…”

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Imperatives in Leading Institutions of Higher Learning

Baporikar

2017

International Journal of Technology and Educational Marketing

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Being an academic leader is a tough job and leading institutions of higher learning is definitely challenging in current scenario. It has become more challenging due to shrinking of budgets, rise in public scrutiny and expectations, commercialisation, massification. Responsibilities continue to grow for academic leaders. But leading a B-School which is also an institution of higher learning is more than a tough job. It is in fact a roller coaster ride. So what is that makes leading B-School so bewildering and what are the imperatives in leading a B-School is the focus of this paper? Adopting in depth literature review and contextual analysis of secondary published data, reports and deep observation as a part of B-School for nearly two decades the paper also proposes a holistic framework to lead a B-School to achieve its rightful place, become more responsible for ensuring sustainability and growth in the context in which it operates.

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“…Education has often been considered a key element that guarantees human be- ings' success through the acquisition of knowledge and skills that enable them to get through life seamlessly (Baporikar, 2016). Nevertheless, the true purpose of education has been a controversial subject for a long time, with different scholars expressing different opinions that satisfy their philosophies aimed toward explaining the actual purpose of education.…”

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What Is the True Purpose of Education? A Critical Exploration via the Lens of Social Class

Wang

2024

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This essay critically explores the true purpose of education through the lens of social class, emphasizing that it extends beyond mere knowledge and skills to encompass the promotion of social justice and equality. The factors influencing the association between education and social class encompass cultural capital, economic determinants, and discriminatory practices within the educational system. Cultural capital, as conceptualized by Bourdieu, refers to non-monetary assets possessed by individuals such as taste, knowledge, and skills that can significantly impact their access to education and subsequent success within it. Economic factors including financial stability and available resources also play a pivotal role in determining an individual's educational opportunities. Furthermore, discriminatory practices embedded in the educational system such as biased curriculum development and unequal resource allocation perpetuate social class disparities. These multifaceted elements contribute to the intricate relationship between education and social class whereby education can both reinforce existing societal hierarchies while simultaneously serving as a catalyst for empowerment and transformative change. The research indicates that education should offer equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their social class, enabling them to fully develop their potential. Additionally, the article highlights the presence of social class disparities within the education system, wherein certain classes enjoy easier access to quality educational resources while others face unequal opportunities. Consequently, it calls upon the education system to actively address this inequality by ensuring equitable access to educational opportunities and fostering social justice.

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Lifelong Learning in Knowledge Society

Cited by 24 publications

References 5 publications

Understanding Professional Development for Educators

Understanding Professional Development for Educators

Imperatives in Leading Institutions of Higher Learning

What Is the True Purpose of Education? A Critical Exploration via the Lens of Social Class

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