ROLE OF EDUCATION ON SOCIETY

Education according to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, “should be a means
to empower children and adults alike to become active participants in the transformation of their societies.” UNESCO
states, “values, attitudes and behaviors” should be the focus of learning so that people can cohabitate in a diverse society.
Education has a significant role in society; children learn societal and cultural norms, values, and are taught how to be
successful, active and productive members of a society. A society’s role in education is just as important as the role of
education in a society. We all know the saying, “it takes a village,” this means it is the responsibility of the society to
assist, guide and support in the education of its students.

The role of teacher is complex and multifaceted. The classroom should be student centered, individuality is
fundamental to education, and students learn best from what they find relevant to experiences in their own lives. Teachers
should create curriculum based on the needs, experiences, interests, and abilities of their students.