1. MODERNIZATION
By
M.VIJAYALAKSHMI
Assistant Professor

2. • The world experience a rapid change because
of the application of science and technology
• Changes are brought in the social, economic,
political and cultural life of the people
• Countries – categorised into three
• A. Under Developed Countries
• B. Developing Countries and
• C. The Developed Countries
Meaning

3. • Moore –
• “Modernisation is a revolutionary
change leading to the transformation of
a traditional society into a technological
and civilized society”
• Modernization – Opposite view to
Traditionalism
Definition

4. • A movement from traditional or
quasi-traditional order to certain
desired types of technology and
associated form of social structure,
value-orientations and motivations and
norms
CONCEPT OF ‘MODERNIZATION’

5. • The process of transforming a backward thinking
society towards forward looking one
• Modernisation helps a nation to establish its
own identity
• Modernisation helps a nation to meet the needs
of the people
• The use of new discoveries and technologies is
rapid in modernisation
• A change in the outlook of the people is brought
by modernisation
• Modernisation enriches the physical and
economic life of the people
Characteristics of ‘Modernization’

6. • Acceptance of New Ideas
• Curiosity for Acquiring New Knowledge
• Emphasis on the Present rather than on the
Past
• Acceptance of New Techniques and Methods
• Faith in Equal Justice
• Practical and Realistic Attitude
Becoming Modern - Inketz

7. • Increased specialization in work
• Social mobility
• New work values
• Mobilization
• Impersonal social interactions
• Increasing organization of social life
• Mass education through mass communication
• Sharing of civic, political and social rights and
resources
• Attitude of explaining and predicting events,
processes and phenomena on the basis of
scientific and technological knowledge
Characteristics of ‘Modernization’

8. • Lack of Unity
• Communalism
• Narrow Meaning of Religion
• Ignorance
• Poverty
• Social and Cultural Lag
• Narrow Attitudes of Society
• Gaps between ideals and Reality
Hindrances….

9. • Education should related go productivity so that
there is an increase in production
• Social and national integration should be
actively encouraged
• There should be dynamism in education to bring
about changes which may prove helpful in the
process of modernisation
• Education should develop social, moral and
spiritual values so that the individual accept
them in pragmatic form and develops his
character
Indian Education Commission
(1964-66)

10. Aims of Education
• Inspire through teaching
• Arouse curiosity
• Develop scientific and optimistic attitude
• Develop democratic values
• Train them to earn livelihood
• Maintain social and national progress
• All round development of the students
• Develop the spirit of World Brotherhood
• Healthy competition
• Formation of character
Modernisation and Education

11. • Scientific and technical
• Related to the productivity of the country
• Linked with vocational training
• Diversification and specialisation in the
curriculum
• Emphasis – work experience (SUPW)
• Co-curricular activities – Social Services,
National Service Scheme (NSS) and Health
Education
Curriculum

12. • Encouragement – Cultural activities and
games
• Provisions – museums, exhibitions,
science clubs and social studies clubs in
school
• Arrangement – women education,
Co-education, sex education and
environmental education

13. • Heuristic methods
• Inductive methods (Particular to General)
• Demonstration methods
• Experimental methods
• Audio-visual aids
• Observation
• Inspection
Methods of Teaching

14. • Faith in modernity
• Faith in change
• Dynamic and alive
• Technically Skillful
• Use scientific methods of teaching
• Must contribute for the process of
modernisation
Role of the Teacher

15. • Inner discipline
• Self-discipline
Discipline

16. • Remove the obstacles
• Immediate steps is taken to improve
• Establishing a few major
Universities
Quality in Education

17. • Eradication of Mass Illiteracy and Ignorance
• Need for Socio-Political Awakening
• Education and Promoting of Emotional and
National Integration
• Emphasis on Science and Technology
• Equalization of Educational Opportunities
• Introduction of Compulsory Primary Education
• Development of Right Attitudes and Values
• Expansion of Social Education
• Education for International Understanding
• Education for Democratic Values
Role of Education

18. THANK YOU