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Professional Education in the Modern World

2013 year, number 4

THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN MODERN SOCIETY

K. G. Krechetnikov
Vladivostok
Keywords: Ambivalence, anthropocentrism, humanization, acculturation, formation, universal values, self-education, creativity, socialization

Abstract

Analyzes the importance of education in the information stage of development of mankind, education requirements and major landmarks.Focuses on such components of education, as socialization and inculturation of the person, education and self-education. Analyzed are the meanings of the notion «education» and the author's definition of this term. Special emphasis is placed on development of the personality of the scientific Outlook in the course of education, formation of a scientific picture of the world, the armament of the student scientific method. The focus is on the individualization of education, turning to a specific person, personality, as the leading educational trends. Shows the role of humanization of education in the modern society.