Meaning and sense-Pedagogic Education - In the history of Western European thinking they may have different terms, among others sepiens man as homo animal rationale, or as an arrogant monkey marauder. Still in progress is recognized that man is not merely a reflection of the references above, but human beings who have physical and mental. These bodies are different from other creatures. Human always bloom where spiritual development (especially), rather than simply sheer natural processes. This development requires leadership and guidance referred to pedagogic or educational. From this understanding can arise term educational or pedagogic.
Pedagogic derived from the Greek word that means the child Paes and Gogos which means lead. While ultimately - ik show knowledge. So pedagogic means to lead his knowledge and art. In this way, education should be available to every child's life or human processes. The other thing that requires education available to every process of human life is that in truth is a principle of human bondage to each other, helping each other, helping each other, not just occur in children but also in adults. This fact is not only one of the concerns in terms of human lives, but covers various aspects, among others, social, economic, health. Therefore people, either as individuals, groups or communities, in order to achieve optimal health also need assistance ¬ master's education.
A 20th century educational leaders, MJ. Langevelt. defines that education is every effort, influence, protection and assistance provided to the child, which were directed towards adulthood. According to this limitation is the purpose of education adulthood (physical and spiritual) or maturation of children. Physical maturity is reached when the body was perfectly development or child has reached the limit of its growth, which has been a physical spiritual tool. Physical Maturity be perfect when in the process of development and growth, not physically disrupted, whether it be a disease or lack of certain nutrients needed.
Spiritual maturity is reached when children are willing to stand alone, which means:
- Son has had mental ability, for example, was to understand the causal relationship, are willing to think logically, be able to understand the opinions of others, to evaluate an experience.
- Children have had the moral capacity, for example can distinguish good and bad, are willing to be responsible for his actions, willing to take on certain obligations.
- Son has achieved social progress, for example how to deal with other people, how to behave so well-liked neighbor.
- Son was willing to handle the emotions, such as not willing to act on impulse feelings, consequent to comply with the rules and norms.
- With short it can be said that maturity has 5 characteristics: physical, mental, moral, social, and emotional, which is the purpose of education.