Educational opportunity and the purpose of schooling as self-development: A philosophical and sociological inquiry

Naldo Janius *, Mohammad Aniq Bin Amdan, Mohamad Aidil Hazidi Bin Kasdiah, Nur Izzah Binti Harifin and Fatin Asyiera Nabila Binti Shamshol Bhari

UNITAR International University, lot129, Alam Mesra, Plaza Utama (phase 3), Sulaman, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(02), 2157–2166.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1513
Publication history: 
Received on 05 July 2024; revised on 14 August 2024; accepted on 17 August 2024
 
Abstract: 
This study explores the relationship between educational opportunities and schooling purposes, focusing on self-development through philosophical and sociological perspectives. Philosophically, education is seen as a means for personal growth, encouraging critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and creativity. Sociologically, education serves as a powerful tool for social mobility, providing opportunities for individuals to improve their socio-economic status and challenge social inequalities. This study argues that schools are not only aimed at academic achievement but are also important for shaping well-balanced individuals who can contribute meaningfully to society. Ensuring equal educational opportunities is essential for both individual self-development and the advancement of the wider society.
 
Keywords: 
Educational; Schooling; Self – development; Sociological; Academic
 
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