Abstract
The main aim of holistic education is to call forth from people an intrinsic reverence for life and a passionate love of learning. Unfortunately, many of today’s modern societies appear to focus on the pursuit of material possessions and career advancement. Arguing that spiritual growth is part and parcel of the personal, social and emotional development, education and care of youths, this paper present some key principals for educators and other professionals working with troubled youths and their families. It concludes that the well-being of our spiritual life not only goes a long way toward overcoming the sense of fragmentation and alienation that so many of our students feel, but will also helps our next generation lead more meaningful lives.
Highlights
Current momentum in promoting holistic education is strong and is motivated by researchers and practitioners from around the world
Holistic education refers to an education that attends to all developmental domains such as the: social, aesthetic, language, affective, physical, and cognitive, including the spiritual dimension
Holistic education is about building a strong foundation in the life of the child and to help him/her grow holistically
Summary
Current momentum in promoting holistic education is strong and is motivated by researchers and practitioners from around the world. Holistic education attempts to integrate all ways of learning that are available to us. Holistic education refers to an education that attends to all developmental domains such as the: social, aesthetic, language, affective, physical, and cognitive, including the spiritual dimension. The main aim of holistic education is to call forth from people an intrinsic reverence for life and a passionate love of learning. Is attention given to an education that includes an emphasis on the whole child’s social, emotional, physical and spiritual development [1]. Inherent spiritual characteristics of holistic education create context within which the mind, body, and spirit are integrated. Spiritual development is operationally defined as an internal process of identity development involving a greater connectedness to self, others and nature, deriving meaning, purpose, and direction in one’s life [2]
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