Sustainable Education

Abstract

Background and Objective This research paper is based on the impact study of the 8-days FDP on the Humanization of Education in light of the New Education Policy (NEP). This FDP was in alignment with the Universal Human Values as per Madhyasth Darshan – Jeevan Vidya, as prescribed in the guidelines on Muya Pravah, Jeevan Kaushal and the Faculty Induction program in higher education. The key outcome of the FDP sensitize the faculties towards socio-emotional development of the students by nurturing human values, life skills, responsible and sustainable living for pursuit of higher life goals. Research Methodology A 40-item questionnaire is used for the pretest and post-analysis without providing any prior reading material and learning interventions. There were 158 participants in the workshop out of which collated quantitative data of 69 participants having pre and post-assessment by using a structured questionnaire of a 5-point Likert Scale. The data analysis was conducted using a paired t-test with effect size, descriptive analysis, and standard deviation and error in Jamovia version 2.4.11. Further, the percentage method is also applied to evaluate the gaps between pre- and post-assessment, as negligible differences may not be recorded through hypothesis testing. Practical Take away from the study 1. A notable transformation was observed in faculty’s perceptions of the importance of values based learning and led to growing consensus for the holistic development of students, encouraging a focus on ethical and moral considerations in teaching methods. 2. Faculty now recognize that values-based education is key to students' holistic development, and they are sensitized to incorporate ethical and moral dimensions in their teaching approach. 3. The FDP has prompted faculty to view education not solely as a pathway to employment but also as a platform for personal growth and societal betterment. 4. Moreover, the FDP highlighted a critical insight: many societal issues and personal struggles stem not from a lack of resources but from inadequate interpersonal skills and a deficiency in human centered approaches. This realization has driven faculty to consider how education can address these gaps.