Bibliography: #BIB19161

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reference type	Thesis
title	The Acceptability of Using a Baha'i Model of Education in the Pacific Region
author	Anderson, Gillian
year	1993
date	1993
place published	Guam
abstract	The hypothesis of this study was that a Baha'i Model of Education would be acceptable as a Pacific island educational model. The assumption was made that Pacific island countries or nations want to find a workable model that is more appropriate for them. The significance of this acceptability was that there are Baha'is in every country in the world, providing human resources for large scale endeavours, including schools. The Pacific Basin Region has been educationally affected by various colonial occupations. No attempt was made by colonial powers to formulate a "Pacific Way" of educating their local populations. Instead, the European, American or Japanese sysytems were imposed resulting in, as many educators express, a mis-match of educational models. The Baha'i Model, based on the teachings of Baha'u'llah and His Son, 'Abdu'l Baha, encourages education for a future world wide community. This educational model is viewed to be not only personal but also a social process incorporating three levels, i.e., individual, family community and institutions of society. Implementation of this model must maintain a developmental balance between the material self, intellectual self and spiritual self. This general Baha'i Model is then the framework upon which regional applications can be developed for particular needs. The survey showed that the Baha'i Model of Educational was generally acceptable. Unacceptance of the model, when it did occur, was usually based upon a popular understanding of terms used by Baha'is in a unique fashion.
notes	M. Ed.
language	English
keywords	EDUCATION; PACIFIC ISLANDS
number of pages	[3], v, 85
university	University of Guam

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