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Unit 22: Application of Educational Management in Administrative Areas

“discipline” is the word which covers all those of which mentioned above. The use of this word Notes
“Discipline” is more prevalent. In this book, the word discipline has been used.
Modern Concept of Discipline
According to modern educational thinking the meaning of discipline is taken in widespread form.
Today, where the objective of education has been understood to develop qualities of successful
citizenship and sociability in child, at the same place, school discipline is meant internal and external
discipline which should develop physical, mental, social and ethical values.
Modern concept of school discipline in which self-discipline and social discipline are stressed
especially or particularly. The great Educationist John Dewey has influenced it sufficiently. John
Dewey is of the opinion, “The much and commonly lamented separation in school between intellectual
and moral training, between the acquiring of information and growth of character, is simply one
expression of the failure to conceive and construct the school as a social institution having social life
and value within itself.” Each experience of life of child, it may be mental or moral leaves its
impression on his personal development. Thus, the school should be imagined in the form of such
a place where other kinds of development, are also achieved for equal objective along with mental
development, through cocurricular activity. Dewy says, “Out of doing things that are to produce
result, and out of doing these in a social and cooperative way, there is a born discipline of its own
kind and type.” This is the self-discipline which is based on the recognition of the society. This kind
of discipline would need moral or characteristics training. Thus according to John Dewey’s opinion
the discipline lies in social conditions of school.
In the end, we can say that according to maximum modern thoughts, the meaning of discipline is to
prepare boys girls for life in democratic society. Meaning thereby, to provide help to man in achieving
knowledge, strength, habits, interests and ideals which are envisaged for the amelioration of self,
his companions and whole of the society.
Discipline in School
Discipline is schools generally means “orders and system in doing things, regularity and obedience
to commands.” But discipline is not synonymous with class-order. It should not be identified with
orderly behaviour in the classroom and other forms of school activities. Outward show of order can
also be maintained by force or fear. That is not real discipline. Real discipline implies persuasion
while order implies compulsion. It is, therefore, that school discipline should be “the result of a
gradual building up of habits of self control and co-operation and carried out pupils, not because it
is imposed from above, but because of the recognition of its necessity and value” Ultimately school
discipline should imply the cultivation of certain desirable attitudes, habits and values in individual
pupils.
Importance of Discipline
Discipline is very much important in the life. In want of it man cannot utilise powers properly given
by nature (God). Through discipline only, man can attain good power, and by this power he becomes
capable in developing of his natural tendencies with personal viewpoint, discipline is very important.
Along with it, the discipline is also very much important with social viewpoint. The great philosopher
Aristotle said, “A nation is not built by mountains and trees, notwithstanding it is built by character
of its citizens.” This statement is completely true. When the citizens of some country would be
disciplined, they could be capable to take their country on the path of progress. A disciplined
person is of good character, and pious by mind, words, and actions. In this way, it is clear that for
nation or entire society discipline is very important. This fact can be made clear with the help of
history also. The history is the witness that, when some country became prey of indiscipline, it had
to accept slavery of external powers. Through discipline, a man and entire society or nations are
created alertness among them. In want of it, this power perishes which result severely that is, its
consequences are very terrible. In this way, what a man, what a nation and what a society personality
of all is made the great by discipline.

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