scholarly journals Importance of Spiritual Education for Present and Future School: M. Lukšienė’s Insights

Pedagogika ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 111 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-101
Author(s):  
Elvyda Martišauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Education Reform ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Common Denominator ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Spiritual Education ◽  
Spiritual Dimension ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Future School

Spiritual education derives from the conception of a human being as intersection and unity of spiritual, psychical and physical dimension. Spiritual dimension, as a part of supernatural reality, performs a fundamental and unifying function in the becoming of an individual but it is not approachable through positivist research methods. Due to this reason, spiritual dimension of personality is inconceivable to apologists of materialism and pragmatism, unapproachable theoreticians of relativism. Therefore, it is particularly important to understand spiritual parameters of an individual (freedom, truth, love) that manifest themselves through principles of humanism, nationality and democracy. Since its very beginning, the education reform has been grounded on links of an individual and culture because namely, the spiritual dimension enables a human being to become a personality, to create culture and oneself. M. Lukšienė perceives holistic understanding of culture as a highly relevant aspect and education as a component of culture process, which derives from spiritual roots. Therefore, links of personality and culture are fundamentals of education reform. Discussing the relation between change and stability of education, M. Lukšienė directs our attention to spiritual values, approaching them as common denominator of present and future school as well as a guarantee of education reform. She also presents conception of spirituality, links of transcendental dimension, penetrates into the essence and spread of freedom, openness and dignity, and raises concern about moral, national and civic education. Contemporary focuses of education problems emerge at school deriving from the very depths of spiritual education. The main concern regards evaluation of teachers’ work and their training; knowledge commercialization and transfer of related business models to spiritual relations; establishment of education goals eliminating spiritual values or failing to understand mechanism of their (self-)development; prioritization of education methods; nurturance of patriotism, national culture, limits of freedom and other aspects, which were pointed out by M. Lukšienė.

scholarly journals The Use of Spirituality in Narrative Couples and Family Therapy

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-130
Author(s):  
Zehranur Akbulut
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Therapy Approach ◽  
Spiritual Dimension

Narrative therapy is a postmodern therapy approach that suggests that people make sense of their lives through the stories they create. Spirituality plays an active role in the processes of understanding life as a part of the stories of spiritually oriented individuals, couples, and families. The nature of narrative therapy aimed at considering the culture, beliefs, and spiritual values that shape clients’ stories allows spiritually oriented couples and families to express the spiritual dimension they possess within the therapy process of this approach and to use spirituality as a source of power for dealing with problems. This study aims to discuss narrative couples/family therapy and the use of this therapy method within the framework of the related literature by noting ethical rules and incorporating spirituality with spiritually oriented couples and families. Information is provided in this context primarily with regard to narrative therapy, narrative couples/family therapy, the process of narrative couples/family therapy, and the responsibilities of the therapist in this therapy approach. Afterward, case samples in narrative therapy with regard to the importance of spirituality are presented, and the use of spirituality by inclusion in the techniques is explained using narrative couples/family therapy techniques. This study is thought to fill in the missing points that exist with in Turkey’s literature with regard to both narrative couples/family therapy as well as the use of spirituality by incorporating it in family therapy and to provide a different viewpoint to practitioners and researchers in the field.

scholarly journals Spiritual Education Mission in the Mufassirin Perspective

Al-Albab ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 237-262
Author(s):  
Syarif Syarif
Keyword(s):  
Education System ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Spiritual Education ◽  
Modern Humans ◽  
Educational Approach ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Library Research ◽  
The Brain

Spiritual crisis is a factor leading to disorientation in today’s modern humans and the decline of morality of the nation. The low level of spirituality is caused by an educational approach that only focuses on the brain and ignores spiritual values. The Qur'an has actually affirmed the mission of spiritual education which should be used as a reference for the current education system. This article employs library research method through a comparison of the way the mufassirin interpret verses about the mission of spiritual education. The results show that the mission of spiritual education carried out by the Prophet Muhammad can be seen for example in Surat Al-Anbiya' verse 107, Surat Saba' verse 28 and Surat Al-Ahzab verse 21, namely rahmatan lil 'alamin (mercy to all creations). The prophet has brought evidence the truth to perfect the akhlậq, as well as to become the followers of uswah hasanah (perfect example) which must be imitated by all humans. Meanwhile, the stages of increasing spirituality in the Surat Luqman Verses 12-19, include: (1) instilling the tauhid values, (2) being filial to parents, (3) understanding the reciprocity of each deed, (4) command to worship, (5) introducing politeness in social life. Elements of spiritual education contained in Surat al-Muzzammil Verses 1-10 include qiyamul lail or night prayer, reciting the Qur’an in a tartil way, getting used to zikr, patience, jihad fi sabilillah or fighting on the path of Allah, and always praying and begging forgiveness from Allah.

Conclusion

Words Fail ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colby Dickinson
Keyword(s):  
Focal Point ◽  
Hard Work ◽  
Human Existence ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Spiritual Dimension ◽  
The One

The conclusion is an alternate, and somewhat more original, account of the book’s aims—more “readable” in many ways and synthetic in its incorporation of others’ valuable insights. There would be no conclusion such as the one presented here without the “hard work” of the first three chapters. Its focal point is accordingly to be found in the development of a “material spirituality” lodged within the potentiality of the human being—something that is never severed from the possibility of encounter with an O/other, even if such an encounter continuously fails to be recorded in words—examined here through the concrete dynamics found in the practices of writing and publishing. Though the conclusion could certainly “stand alone” from the rest of the work, it achieves its “fuller” sense in light of what came before it, and, in this sense, points beyond the merely theoretical and toward that creative and spiritual dimension of human existence we have been pining for all along, which pushes the boundaries of both philosophy and theology more than just a little bit, and which may only be graspable through the failures of our representations.

THE CONCEPT OF COMPETENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF EDUCATION REFORM IN LATVIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Ilze Briška ◽  
Gunta Siliņa-Jasjukeviča ◽  
Daiga Kalēja-Gasparoviča
Keyword(s):  
Education Reform ◽  
General Education ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Research Question ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Holistic Understanding ◽  
Evaluation Of Learning ◽  
Common Understanding

The word competence is a key concept of ongoing education reform in Latvia - the ESF project “Competency approach in the curriculum” (hereafter: Project). The implementation of the idea of competence-based curriculum is related to significant changes in the structure of school and pre-school curriculum, the system of evaluation of learning outcomes, teacher education etc., which are widely clarified and discussed in expert groups and public space. Participating as experts in the development of a Project, the authors of the article find that the Latvian educational space lacks a common understanding of the meaning of the concept competence. Often the pedagogical terminology used by educators even contradicts the innovative meaning and essence of the reform. The aim of the article is to clarify the inconsistency and contradictions related to understanding of the concept competence in the context of Latvian educational reforms. Research question: How to use the pedagogical terminology related to concept competence to reflect the innovative approach correctly and deeply, but at the same time - simple and understandable for the teachers, parents and children. To find it out, the article analyzes the essence of the competence approach in theory and compares it with the actual situation in practice. The research data were obtained in 34 written students’ reflections after study practice and 9 interviews with experienced teachers of general education schools in different regions of Latvia. The content analysis of the interviews was proceeded, the dimensions of holistic understanding of concept competence was marked and types of contradictions – generalized. Results: The analysis revealed discrepancies between terminology used in the framework of educational reform, and educators’ understanding of its meaning. These findings can develop educators’ common understanding of concept ‘competence’.

scholarly journals Ekonomi Sharî‘ah dan Ketidakadilan Kapitalisme Global

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 234
Author(s):  
MN Harisudin
Keyword(s):  
Economic System ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Practical Guideline ◽  
The Rich ◽  
Capitalistic Society

This paper understands that the Sharî‘ah Economics is a serious contender for the modern global capitalistic economic system. Capitalism has been responsible for the collapse of not only the global economic system but also the moral deterioration of human being. Injustice is the main mark of capitalism. Hence, in a capitalistic society, no law of the game is upheld economically speaking. The strong and the rich rule. The weak is always a victim. This is the main concern of this paper, vis-à-vis which it introduces the Sharî‘ah perspective as providing a good alternative. The paper first speaks of the sources of this “Islamic” system -namely the Qur’an, the Sunna, Ijma and Qiyas- and then delves into its heart, namely justice. The study holds that the main imprint ot Syari’ ah economic system is justice. Being divinely revealed, this system is always in line with the very nature of man as a social being whose responsibility it is to do something beneficial for his fellow human being. Man is not created solely to accumulate wealth, but to serve God, his religion, his community by using wealth among others. Hence, wealth is not the goal, but the means. The goal that every man wants to acquire is happiness. Sharî‘ah Economics–the paper argues- is ordained to provide a practical guideline toward happiness.

scholarly journals INTERNALISASI NILAI-NILAI SPIRITUAL RELIGIUS

Conciencia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39
Author(s):  
Rizki Ramadhani
Keyword(s):  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Spiritual Education ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
The World ◽  
Long Life ◽  
Tremendous Impact

In Indonesia in general the community began to lead to a materialistic and hedonic attitude. They make material a measure of success and happiness. As a result, people often lose control. The more visible humans justify any means to achieve goals. In fact, true happiness and peace of mind cannot be obtained from material, position, long life and freedom. For those who do not find happiness and peace of mind with their glamor, the world seeks tranquility or happiness in its soul by reciting and following the tarekat. The practicing people believe, feel, and declare that through the practice of the teachings and practices of the tarekat this inner peace and essential happiness can be achieved. Of course, this was achieved not apart from the role of murshid who consistently guided and nurtured the spiritual practitioners through their practices and teachings. This means that spiritual education in the form of internalizing religious spiritual values ​​instilled by the murshid to the practitioners of the tarekat Qa> diriyah wa Naqsyabandiyah in Riba> t Taz \ kiyat al-Nafs South Bengkulu has a tremendous impact on changes in both psychological and mental and spiritually the practicers who in the end are able to change the behavior of the practicing person into a commendable person.

scholarly journals Sensual and conceptual component of the conceptual binary opposition HUMAN BEING – TECHNOLOGY in the works by Ray Bradbury

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Graphical Representation ◽  
Human Perception ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Spiritual Values ◽  
Binary Opposition ◽  
Conceptual Content ◽  
The World ◽  
Ray Bradbury ◽  
Binary Oppositions

The article is focused on the study of the sensual and conceptual component of the conceptual binary opposition human being – technology in Ray Bradbury’s works. The relevance of the research is based on the constant interest of the scientists in the study of binary opposition. The duality of world perception results in writers’ (including Ray Bradbury ) using binary oppositions as a means of conveying their own attitude to the spiritual values on mankind and the very sense of the world. The research identifies the theoretical prerequisites for the duality of human perception; reveals the methodology of frame analysis of concepts as members of binary oppositions; investigates the characteristics of concepts human being and technology as oppositions in Ray Bradbury’s works. The study shows that binary oppositions in the fictional text are preconditioned by the very nature of fiction. Binary oppositions in the fictional text have sensual and conceptual content, thus, the analysis of binary oppositions in the works of a writer gives the opportunity to identify the peculiarities of the writer’s worldview and to understand it in a more profound way. Binary oppositions are realized in the form of opposition of concepts as basic units of the cognitive code of humans with a relatively ordered internal structure. The study of concepts is carried out through the construction of frames as a means of generalized visual concept scheme. It is based and modeled on the relevant sources, collected in a single system of research and illustrative resources, and their graphical representation. This gives the possibility to identify the components of each concept and to analyze the parameters which the author considers to oppose the concepts. It is revealed that the binary opposition human being – technology in Ray Bradbury’s works is represented as an opposition of the key slots of these concept. Thus, it can be considered as a direct opposition of such slots as: animate – inanimate on the basis of functioning; feeling – insensibility on the basis of emotional capability of the world perception; interest – staticity on the basis of the cognitive abilities, and creativity – predation on the basis of the principle aim of a human being and technology.

scholarly journals A missing hand at the dinner table: The response to the plight of farmers in South Africa

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelebogile T. Resane
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Main Concern ◽  
Sexual Intimacy ◽  
Human Being ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Hunter Gatherers ◽  
Political Dialogue ◽  
South Africans ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
History Of

This article investigated the plight of farmers in South Africa. The intention is to enlighten South Africans of the importance of farming and the respect of farmers’ life and dignity. It starts by giving the picture of how the farmers are marginalised even in thanksgiving for food. Acknowledgement is always given to the provider (God) and the preparer (cook), while the producer (farmer) is unmentioned in appreciation for food. There is a demonstration that God-human dealings from the beginning were around the garden. Communication of God with a human being was in the garden; and humanity expressed wisdom, sexual intimacy, and livelihood in and around the farm. A historical survey of farming from the hunter-gatherers up to the commercial farmers of today is pointed out. The current farm attacks in South Africa are explored through press releases, political statements, and periodicals. Suggestions to address these attacks through political initiatives, land restitution, decolonised agricultural sciences, and the role the church should play are suggested. The farmer as the food provider is to be respected as a human being that carries the image of God.Intradisciplinary and/or Interdisciplinary implications: The article addresses the importance of farmers, the history of farming in Southern Africa and the biblical basis for agriculture. The burning issue of farm attacks is a main concern and needs to be addressed through political dialogue, decolonisation of agricultural sciences and church’s participation in teaching the nation the value of farmers as human beings regardless of the colour of their skins.

Preparing Managers for Turbulent Contexts: Teaching the Principles of Design Thinking

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 496-523 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Schumacher ◽  
Selina Mayer
Keyword(s):  
Business Models ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Common Denominator ◽  
Conceptual Approach ◽  
Management Roles ◽  
Thinking Process ◽  
Principles Of Design ◽  
Management Students

Design thinking is a creative practice that sparks managers’ thinking and acting in response to the challenges of shifting consumer preferences, emerging new technological possibilities, and changing business models. The issues for management education, that is, preparing students for future management roles, is how one can teach design thinking to management students to prepare them for turbulent contexts. This article presents a conceptual approach with empirical illustrations for teaching the core principles of design thinking: user focus, problem framing, visualization, experimentation, and diversity. To help future managers develop a design-thinking attitude, we present a structured 1-hour approach that, first, introduces the design-thinking process (understand, observe, define point of view, ideate, prototype, and test); second, links design-thinking principles to the phases of the design-thinking process and the management of turbulences; and, third, zooms in on each of the six phases. We focus on how design-thinking principles—the common denominator of different design-thinking approaches—can foster students’ creativity and innovation as key elements of managing in turbulent times. In addition to presenting the process itself, the article contains instructions for conducting the exercise.

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