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1. A progressive approach to education:
  a.
Education is the basic requirement of life, therefore it must be provided to all students regardless of their financial or social status.
  b.
The aim of education is to awaken the thirst for knowledge in students and to provide them with the skills necessary to develop their all-round potential. In particular, education should elevate the intellectual and ethical standards of students.
  c.
The principle concern of the education system is all-round welfare of the students, irrespective of the method of education used to educate the student.
  d.
A new, progressive approach to education needs to be adopted, one which recognizes the physical, mental and spiritual potential of each student, encourages every student to develop their positive human qualities , teaches them how to develop their interest, talents and abilities, and provides them with the skills necessary to build a successful life.
  e.
A uniform set of ethical standards and professional guidelines for teachers and a universal set of education standards for the education system in general need to be developed and adopted throughout the country.
   

 

2. A universal philosophy of education:
  a.
A new, universal philosophy of education also needs to be developed, one which encompasses all aspects of the human personality, reflects a Neohumanistic appreciation of a student’s educational needs, articulates a comprehensive educational methodology, and scientifically integrates various educational –pedagogies.
  b.
Such an philosophy should be based on the inherent capabilities of the human mind and a thorough bio-psychological understanding of human nature.
  c.
It also should be free from all types of dogmas and narrow sentiments, incorporate a universal set of ethical values, awaken in students a sense of idealism, and encourage them to develop a universal outlook.
  d.
In addition, it must embrace coordinated cooperation as the modality of interaction among human beings, and teach students how to cooperate together in all areas of life. Students will have to be taught how to make coordinated cooperation the basis of their relationships and the way they exercise power.
  e.

As well, it should embrace the most advanced learning techniques, such as speed reading, metaphoric and lateral thinking, the use of aesthetics, etc.

  f.
Finally, it also will have to educate students about the goal of human life and how to achieve it.
     
3. Education must be free to all students.
  a.
Education must be free for all students in the public education system at all ages of their education.
  b.
As a matter of principle, primary, secondary and tertiary education should be free of cost. That is , students should not have to pay tuition fees in order to get an education.
  c.
Tertiary education fees throughout the country should be abolished immediately Students should not have to pay tuition fees to attend a tertiary institution. However , if a student fails a tertiary subjects, they should have to pay tuition fees in order to repeat it or to take a similar level of tuition in another course.
  d.
While private primary and secondary schools have the right to charge fees for tuition, it is not the responsibility of the government to subsidize private schools.
  e.
In essence free education means that it is the responsibility of the government to pay for expenses such as the salaries of teachers and administrators in the public education system, the construction and maintenance of public schools and tertiary institutions , and the cost of equipment and materials used in such schools and institutions, and that it is the responsibility of parents to pay for expenses such as text books and schools uniforms
  f.

Schools and tertiary institutions should have the right to collect donations and raise funds directly from the public to support their educational activities, but such programs should not be considered an indirect way of levying compulsory tuition fees on students.

     
4. Funding education should be a federal responsibility:
  a.
Funding education should be taken out of the hands of the state and territory governments and made the responsibility of the federal government.
  b.
It should be the responsibility of the federal government to properly fund the public education system. Properly funding the public education system should be considered one of the most important duties of the federal government.
  c.
The management of the education and the formulation of education policy should not be in the hands of the state, territory or federal bureaucrats and politicians.
  d.
It is not the responsibility of government to fund private schools. That is, public funds should not be used to subsidize private schools.
  e.
The system of per capita grants to schools should be abolished and replaced with a system of rational distribution of education funds based on the actual needs of each school or tertiary institution.
  f.
Indicators such as class sizes, teach-to-students ratios, the quality of teaching materials and equipment , the availability of various resources, building sizes and standards, etc., should be used to assess the needs of schools and tertiary institutions
  g.
Under funded schools and institutions should be allocated additional financial resources so that they can be brought up to the desired standard.
  h.

Once all schools and tertiary institutions reach a similar standard, the system of rational distribution of education funds should be maintained so that the standard of all schools and tertiary institutions in the public education system is continually improved and no school or tertiary institution is allowed to fall behind.

     
5. Direct public funding of education:
  a.
Although properly funding the public education system should be accepted as one of the most important responsibilities of the federal government, it is dangerous for schools and tertiary institutions to depend completely on government funding, because a reduction in government funds may jeopardize the viability of educational institutions.
  b.
Educational institutions should be given every opportunity to collect funds directly from the public so that they are not totally dependant on the government.
  c.
Institutions such as autonomous bodies, cooperatives enterprises should be encouraged to financially support schools and tertiary institutions wherever possible.
  d.

The financial contributions made by such institutions to support schools and tertiary institutions should not be subject to any kind of tax.

     
6. A national board of education:
  a.
A national education board which is independent of the government should be established to oversee all education matters.
  b.
The board members should be outstanding educators who represent all areas of education.
  c.
The board should have the power to set education policy, manage all education matters, prepare an annual education budget for the government, and disperse funds made available by the government.
  d.
The national board also should oversee the standard of education and staffing levels in schools and tertiary institutions.
  e.
It should have the authority to set uniform education and teacher training standards, uniform education ethical standards, and uniform education guidelines for professional standards and standards of conduct for all teachers.
  f.
It should have the authority to establish sub-boards as and when required to carry out specific duties. For example, if necessary it could establish a national university board to ensure that the standard of university education is uniform throughout the whole country.
  g.
It also must have the authority to take whatever steps necessary to maintain the highest standards of education.
  h.
Government may submit their social and political needs to the board for consideration, but the board members should be free to accept or reject the government s’ proposals without interference.
  i.
Within the context of a national education policy, there must be sufficient scope for local and regional input, decision making and initiative.
   

 

7. The role and standard of teachers:
  a.
The role of teachers is to awaken the thirst for knowledge in students and to teach them the skills necessary to lead a successful life.
  b.
Teachers should be selected carefully. High academic qualifications do not necessarily confer on a person the right to become a teacher.
  c.
Teachers must possess such qualities as personal integrity, strength of character, righteousness, a feeling for selfless service, unselfishness , an inspirational personality and leadership ability. Thus it is not possible to accept just anyone as a teacher.
  d.
Because teachers have an extremely important role to play, their professional standards must be very high.
  e.
Teachers also must be imbued with universal ethical values and free from all kinds of narrow sentiments.
  f.
They must follow the uniform set of educational standards and professional guidelines set by the national education board.
  g.
Only those teachers who have demonstrated both the management skills and the highest standards of personal and professional conduct should be allowed to take administrative positions within the education system.
   

 

8. The salaries of the teachers:
  a.
The salaries of all the teachers in the public education system should be gradually increased.
  b.
Such salary increases should be designed to match the salaries paid to other professionals in the federal public service.
  c.
Teacher salary packages should include all the benefits afforded to other public servants
  d.
In particular, teachers should enjoy the same financial benefits, including the retirement and superannuation benefits, as other professionals in the federal public service.
  e.
Teacher’s salaries should be sufficient to attract the best and brightest people to the teaching profession.
     
9. Teacher training:
  a. Primary and secondary teacher training should be standardized throughout the country.
  b.

Teachers should be able to teach in any school or tertiary institution in the country based on their standardized qualification.

     
10. The psychology of the students:
  a.
Students should not be subjected to undue pressure, intimidation, or verbal or psychological abuse. Corporal punishment should not be permitted under any circumstances.
  b.
Students should not be taught through educational methods based on fear.
  c.
A positive teaching environment should be created in schools and tertiary institutions, an environment in which teachers establish cordial relations with their students to enable the free frank exchange of ideas.
  d.
Children are inclined towards play and like fantasies and stories, so a thirst for knowledge in children should be awakened through the medium of both play and fantasies and stories.
  e.
The adolescent mind begins to dream of the future, so without indulging in narrow-mindedness, adolescents should be taught through the medium of idealism.
  f.
The minds of young adults are inclined towards realism, hence they should be taught through a harmonious blend of idealism and realism.
  g.

Whatever the medium used to impart education to students, it should be based on a thorough understanding of their bio-psychology at each stage of their development.

     
11. The method of education:
  a. To date educators have not been able to develop a scientific method of educating the mind of a student.
  b. The single most pressing educational issue today is to develop a scientific method of education.
  c.

Such a method will have to be based on the nature of the human mind, the psychology of students, their distinct bio-psychology at each stage of their development, the importance of creating a conducive learning environment, the capacity of the teacher, and the systematic presentation of lessons.

     
12. Educational research:
  a.

In order to develop a scientific method of education and to improve the overall standard of education, intensive educational research needs to be undertaken.

  b.
Such research also should be undertaken into specific areas of education, such as pedagogy, child psychology, pre-primary and primary education, special education, etc.
     
13. Secondary schools:
  a.
An increasing body of research indicates that secondary students perform better both emotionally and academically when they are educated in single sex schools. Thus it is preferable for all secondary schools, that is, schools which teach year’s seven to twelve, to be single sex schools.
  b. Class sizes, that is, the number of students in each class, in secondary schools should be reduced.
  c.

The teacher-to-student ratio in secondary schools should be increased.

     
14. Vocational guidance:
  a.
Students between the ages of sixteen and eighteen for girls and seventeen and nineteen for boys begin to decide their vocation in life.
  b. Students of this age should be given comprehensive vocational guidance.
  c.

Such vocational guidance should be incorporated into the syllabus of all secondary schools.

     
15. The curriculum:
  a.
In the development of the curriculum, certain subjects to a general knowledge of various subjects and academic knowledge should be considered compulsory for all students.
  b.
These subjects should include moral education, that is, learning about cardinal human values; English, particularly English expression and grammar; vocational training; sports and various types of physical activities; health care; humanistic values; human relationship and coordinated cooperation; social justice; and spirituality; that is; learning about the goal of life and how to achieve it.
  c.
Students should be taught grammar during the first phase of learning, in primary school.
  d.
Activities which instill self-confidence, a sense of selfless service, a strong work ethic and develop good interpersonal skills and leadership ability also should be encouraged.
  e.
Most importance should be given to the study of science and technology, followed by commerce, and then the arts. Only talented arts students should be given the opportunity to pursue higher studies in the arts .A small percentage of these students should be encouraged to study law, provided they can demonstrate proficiency in sociology, civics, political science and logic.
  f.
Primary and secondary education should concentrate on providing a general and an ethical education; tertiary education should concentrate on providing an academic or technical and an ethical education.
  g.

Primary, secondary and tertiary curricula will have to constantly strive to strike the right balance between an ethical, humanistic and spiritual education on the one hand, and the proper blending of an extroversal scientific and an introversal philosophic education on the other.

     
THE ENVIRONMENT
1. Nuclear energy:
  a. Nuclear power should be considered for use as an energy source in World only if Technology is developed to make radioactive waste totally harmless both for human being and the environment.
  b. The nuclear reactor at Lucas Heights should be closed down immediately.
  c.

The radioactive isotopes needed for nuclear medicine and for research should be imported from overseas.

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