The work written by Dr. Ramón Gallegos Nava about holistic education represents the new educational paradigm for the 21st century. In which the journey stands out, through the time that the author gives us about the history of education and the different paradigms that have been presented to date, in which he highlights how education has evolved until our current time
The school system of Western countries was born with a conception of education designed to provide answers to the industrial societies of the 19th and 20th centuries. The society of the 21st century, in which we find ourselves, represents a radically intellectual, cultural and social scenario. Consequently, one of our responsibilities as educators, as administrative personnel and as a member of a family and to be part of a society, is of the utmost importance to realize the human needs, goals and priorities that our students have.
It is therefore extremely important to make a guideline along the way and learn through the educational works of Dr. Ramón Gallegos the new comprehensive educational model that societies and the world needs.
Educating is nothing more than saturating the student with knowledge that will not be of any use if there is no change inside. To educate is to bring out the best of the human being from within, that spirit with which you will work to educate yourself throughout life and for life, learning to live responsibly.
We conceive learning as a human improvement that leads us to the evolution of consciousness, so if there is internal order, we will have coherent and responsible solutions to the problems of life, but on the contrary, if there is conflict in our conscience what we are going to Generating is a lack of control on our planet, as we must remember that our consciousness is related to the entire consciousness of humanity.
The space where meaningful or holistic learning takes place is one that is integrated or related to the classroom, the home and the community; These three are closely related so that learning occurs spontaneously, permanently throughout life.
Holistic education is the way forward from instrumental rationality to the evolution of consciousness. To know the process of the evolution of consciousness, Dr. Ramón Gallegos explains to us the structure in which we can know how human beings develop their consciousness from birth to death according to their behavior ranging from rudimentary behaviors to orderly conduct;
The holistic paradigm integrates the knowledge of science, art, spirituality and traditions to create a culture of wisdom, achieving with this, overcoming the fragmentation of knowledge which is divided into academic disciplines.
Dr. Ramón Gallegos Nava has written around 25 books all focused on holistic education, as well as, he has organized international conferences in which he has invited several countries to contribute their experiences and learn about the work carried out in Mexico, as well He has organized seminars, as well as the master's degree that has been recognized as the best in Latin America and the doctorate also focused on holistic education; all this thanks to the work done by Dr. Ramón Gallegos Nava.
Among his books we have the trilogy of holistic dialogues in which the author makes a compendium of the dialogues with educators within international meetings and visitors from different parts of the world who have visited him in Guadalajara. Of special importance is the dialogue "Sacred Love" with Vicky Damián, where it is pointed out that the basis of any activity, so that it has a future and triumphs, is love, it is what makes us see everything in a different way, seeking to do the Well, giving ourselves to others without expecting anything, with this we are entering a stage of evolution of consciousness and the creation of a new holistic paradigm.
Holistic education is a comprehensive process to restructure education in all its aspects, considering the human being as a whole, and works in six dimensions: emotional, social, cognitive, body aesthetics and spiritual.
Although currently we realize that there are many people who live in that darkness from which many, when looking for the light, go out through false doors that lead them to a fragmented vision of reality and resulting in problems such as hedonism, bringing them to life. family violence, drugs, prostitution, sex, suicide, and with this form dysfunctional families. It is a vision that separates the individual from his environment and also internally separates us from our true essence, so the crisis we suffer is a crisis of meaning to live.
Other serious problems we are suffering from is the abuse we make of our planet, which is why in these times we see so many disasters in our environment; since people have a very low level of consciousness and the only tool that we can use to solve this problem is holistic education, since our institutions are the human being, they are the spirit, with which we will work to achieve discover your true nature, so your spirit may forest and your consciousness evolve.
Therefore, we realize that in reading the books, Doctor Gallegos leads us through his lines to realize that the evolution we were talking about can indeed be achieved, that this change is feasible with holistic education and that The seed that he is sowing in each of his readers is beginning to bear fruit, each one in his or her area of development and that little by little the vision will come true. For this reason it will be a great challenge for all of us who are as educators, administrators and parents of our institution.
The new holistic educators have the responsibility to put into practice the new educational model because we are passing the darkness and we are entering the light, but it is in us that this great change that is required in education, that this educational proposal lands, that it goes implementing little by little in the schools and institutions of the country, so that we form a new front of new human beings, which we will be committed to living, to interact responsibly with our fellow men, with the environment and with our planet.
This educational proposal is applicable at all educational levels, this educational option consists of making internal changes, slow but safe, it is applied little by little, through simple activities to develop awareness first in the educator and then in the children, then in his companions, the community, the country, the continent and the planet.
Holistic education is the tool that we can use to get out of the current problems worldwide, it is the only one that integrates the bases to find the answer to the inner emptiness of human beings.
My experience with holistic education has been very gratifying and moving, since it planted in me that very important seed that is holistic education, and that I believe is the core of that great core that is education.
Knowing myself has made me see life from different perspectives, I also feel that I can contribute even more by forming learning communities with great synergy, both in my institution and in my family.
Not always being in front of a group of students, but nevertheless they are always close to me in my office, I feel that I have been compassionate, equanimous and above all tolerant; that I help them as much as possible in enhancing their spirits of struggle and perseverance regarding their studies and why not sometimes in their lives; and all that makes me feel excellent spiritually well, since it gives me great satisfaction and my heart grows.
That is why I am deeply grateful to Dr. Ramón Gallegos for his teachings and his knowledge imparted to this world that is so thirsty to survive and get ahead, and for having had the opportunity to make the decision so wisely to enter this master's degree.
I think that the experience and the knowledge acquired have made me more reflective, I sent to the whole holistic community, to the holistic shanga our spiritual brothers verse:
All beings need to be happy, live in harmony and peace.
Bibliography
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