Institute of Chemical Technology Convocation Of inspiration and aspiration

摘要

EDUCATION! Education! Education! said Vladimir Lenin. Education, any process, either formal or informal, that shapes the potential of a maturing organism is empowering. Informal education results from the constant effect of environment and its strength in shaping values and habits cannot be overestimated. Formal education is a conscious effort by human society to impart the skills and modes of thought considered essential for social functioning. Techniques of instruction often reflect the attitudes of society, i.e. authoritarian groups typically sponsor dogmatic methods, while democratic systems may emphasize freedom of thought.