5 Ls (Like, Love, Learn, Leave, and Live) Model of Education
Dr.
Naraginti Amareswaran Reddy
Asst.
Professor, Dept. of Education, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong,
Meghalaya
Dr. Shrutashwinee
Gogoi
Asst.
Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Moran College (Dibrugarh University), Moranhat,
Assam
Abstract:
Education
is a key to development. Education and Development are two sides of the same
coin. According to UNESCO, the four pillars of education are Learning to Be,
Learning to Know, Learning to Do and Learning to Live Together. The four main
foundations of education are Philosophical Foundations of Education,
Psychological Foundations of Education, Sociological Foundations of Education,
and Technological Foundations of Education (Dr. N.A. Reddy & Dr. S. Gogoi,
2019). Attitude is everything. Readiness is critical to any activity.
We
must motivate ourselves to do any activity easily and quickly. It becomes easy
to accomplish whenever you like any action/thing/task. Happiness plays a
significant role in accomplishment. If you want anything, again and again, it
leads to love. According to philosophy love means care in action. It becomes
easy to accomplish whenever you love any activity/task/action. For successful
accomplishments, you need continuous learning. We can say it learn, relearn and
unlearn. At the same time, we must leave unwanted things and unnecessary
things. To live happily, we need to cross these four levels, i.e., Like, Love,
Learn and Leave. The researchers have developed the 5 L’s Model of Education
for a happy and healthy life by keeping all the above in mind. The 5 Ls are
Like, Love, Learn, Leave, and Live. In the present paper, the researchers have
attempted to develop a model of education for a happy and healthy life, i.e., the
5 Ls Model of Education.
Keywords: Like, Love, Learn, Leave, Live, Happy and
Healthy Life.
Introduction:
The COVID-19 pandemic showed a new path for learning
continuously. Education is a key to development. If you give wealth to anyone,
there may be a chance to lose it at any time. If you provide education to anyone,
no one can take away from it from them. That is why everyone in this world
tries to become educated. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays
a significant role in providing education for all. At the same time, an
individual readiness, attitude, intelligence, heredity, environment, friends,
family and so on play a significant role in life. In this world, everyone tries
to lead a life happily forever. Education and Development are two sides of the
same coin. The Government, Non-governmental organisations and parents, are
always trying their best to provide quality education. There are a good number
of models of teaching/education.
The researchers have enormous knowledge
in the field of Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and Technology.
The researchers have tried to develop a model, i.e., the 5 Ls Model of
Education. The five Ls are Like, Love, Learn, Leave, and Live. These five Ls
are very important for a happy and healthy life. According to Lord Buddha
thoughtless mind is essential for a peaceful and happy life. This model
explains a way to a happy and healthy life through the 5 Ls.
5 Ls Model of Education:
Education is essential for each and everyone in the present society. In many schools and colleges, the student dropout rate is high, varying from time to time and place to place, including the type of institution. The main aim of education is self-realization/self-actualization. Self-care, self-interest, self-motivation, self-training, self-development, self-planning, and self-evaluation play a crucial role in individual and social development. There are many ways/approaches to providing education. Providing quality education is very important in society. The lifestyles and needs of an individual and community change quickly from time to time. People expect a lot from educational institutions and research institutions. The researchers have invented an innovative idea, i.e., the 5 Ls (Like, Love, Learn, Leave and Live) Model of Education to provide education for all.
1. LIKE
The
first stage or step to providing education is ‘Like’. Like (it is a verb) means
‘to feel attraction toward or take pleasure in; to enjoy doing something, or to
feel that some or something is pleasant to attractive. It is an individual duty
to like education firstly to get an education. Life is the first step to
accomplishment in life. Whenever you want to do something, it becomes easy to
do any activity related to that person or thing if you like it/him/her/activity.
That is why before giving something to someone or asking to do some activity,
people always ask, ‘do you like it?’ If the answer is ‘yes’, it becomes accessible/easy
to accomplish. If you like something or someone, the difficulties, problems, or
burden of a person or thing will become half. So, try to pick whatever you want
to accomplish. You can enjoy a person/thing/place/activity with a like mind.
2. LOVE
The
second stage or step to providing education is ‘Love’. According to Osho, “Love
is like breathing: when it happens, you love. It does not matter who comes close
to you, the sinner or the saint. Whosoever comes close to you starts feeling
the vibe of love rejoices. Love is unconditional giving – but only those
capable of giving who have”. According to Philosophy, Love means care in
action. Mahabharata depicts the desire to love and be loved as the basic
instinct of almost all major characters. This love includes all three
dimensions of sexual, emotional and spiritual gratification. PREMA (in the
Telugu language) means love. The acronym of PREMA is Positive Emotions,
Relations, Engagement, Mindfulness, and Accomplishment. The accomplishment
itself is an integral part of love. There is one saying in the Telugu language,
‘PREMA ichina PREMA vachunu’ in English, ‘If you give love, you will get love’.
There is no alternative way to get love; love is the only way. Love is
essential to provide education. Whenever you love someone or something, he/she/it
never becomes a difficult or a burden.
3. LEARN
The third stage or step to providing education is Lear/Learning.
Learning is a continuous process. Lifelong learning is essential for a happy
and healthy life. If you get wealth, there may be a chance to lose it at any time
or place. Education is robust, and no one can take it away from you. Learning occurs
in three ways: Formal Learning, Non-formal Learning and In-formal Learning. You
can learn from anyone, anyplace and anything (Ubiquitous Learning). An
individual can know in many ways: Social Learning, Project-based Learning,
Online Learning, e-Learning, Digital Learning, Personalized Learning, Hybrid
Learning, Blended Learning, Flipped Learning, Problem-based Learning,
Place-based Learning, and so on. There are different kinds of models of learning.
There are a good number of innovative approaches to learning. There are four
main foundations of learning: Philosophical Foundations of Learning,
Psychological Foundations of Learning, Sociological Foundations of Learning,
and Technological Foundations of Learning. According to UNESCO, the four
pillars of education are Learning to Be, Learning to Know, Learning to Do, and
Learning to Live Together.
4. LEAVE
The
fourth stage or step to providing education is Leave. It is always good to
leave the negative things. According to Lord Buddha, running away from negative
people or places is always good. Many people waste their valuable time by
concentrating on unnecessary and unwanted things. It is always better to make a
plan before going to do anything. It is good to keep away from negative
thoughts. Attitude is everything. Try to leave negative thoughts or ideas in
your mind. Try to think innovatively. The thousand miles journey starts with
the first step. Going negative thoughts is the first step to accomplishing
anything in life. Leaving negative thoughts is half-success. Maximum people are
worried because of unnecessary and unwanted thoughts only. Positive psychology
has a pivotal role in success. No need to change by yourself; try to change the
way of your think only.
5. LIVE
The final and fifth stage or step to providing
education is Live. Many people are not aware of the art of living. Our
ancestors showed many good paths for happy and healthy living. Yoga means to
yoke, to join, to unite. Chitta vritti nirodha refers to calming the mind
through the meditative techniques of Patanjali Yoga. The Mahabharata, Ramayana,
Vedas and Puranas show the right path of living. Living as Learning is a passionate and
rewarding dialogue on the legacy of the great American philosophy and educator John
Dewey (1859-1952).
Conclusion:
Everyone in this world tries to lead a life happily.
Happiness is half strength. We will get everything through education. Getting a
free education is the right of a child. We must provide a quality education for
all. The 5 Ls (Like, Love, Learn, Leave and Live) Model of Education is beneficial
for an individual to provide education for themself. The researchers have a
strong feeling and confidence in the model that it will undoubtedly impact the
lifestyles of individuals. Everything is in your hand only. The first step of
the journey is crucial. Live and love your profession. Try to learn
continuously and leave negative thoughts. Be aware of the art of living and try
to live happily forever. Please remember ‘Education is Everything’. We wish you
a bright future through education.
References:
Garrison, B.J., Hickman, L., & Ikeda, D. (2014). Living As Learning: John Dewey in the 21st Century. USA: Dialogue Path Press.
http://www.ibe.unesco.org/fileadmin/user_upload/archive/cops/Competencies/PillarsLearningZhou.pdf
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