Aims of education Process of education
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) Philosopher, saint, educationist, karmyogi, idealist, spiritualist, naturalist, humanist, internationalist, vedantist, poet. His philosophy highly influenced by the Gita and the Upanishads Harmony between man and Nature and God (The TRIMITY). Principle of freedom(intellectual decision, knowledge, action and worship) Principle of creative self expression Active communication with nature educational institutions to be set up in natural environments
Well aware about the educational ideas prevalent in the West. He synthesized the ancient vedantic traditions with the modern Western scientific attitude in formulating the goal of education.
Meaning The fundamental purpose of education is not merely to enrich ourselves through the fullness of knowledge, but also to establish the bond of love and friendship between man and man. All that is good and noble to individual Self realization(realization of the universal soul in one s self) Education as developmental process Education as harmony
Aims Self realisation-through self control and self guidance-by knowing what is true, natural, relevant, permanent and real Multisided Education for an integral development Physical development first cardinal principle in child s development Intellectual development logical thinking, critical appraisal and assimilation. The TWO mental faculties to be developed The power of thinking and the power of imagination
Spiritual development Development of all aspects of human personality Humanistic aim Harmony of individual and society Harmony of individual and environment Prepare the individual for the service of the country. Assimilation of national culture and heritage
Curriculum Broad, based on subjects, activity and occupation, actual living and community living Extra- curriculum in the institutions is not fixed but changes as per needs of the educands Games in school climbing trees, diving into ponds, plucking and tearing flowers, doing mischief on Mother Nature body exercise, happiness of mind, satisfaction of natural impulses of childhood.
Methods of teaching Activity oriented Teaching while walking Debate Discussion Heuristic activity All spheres of life important Through emotions Through mother tongue Through manual training for spiritual activity
Discipline Self imposed No punishment Court of Justice for students
Role of the teacher Guru Guide Understand student s emotions Always self learning
Spiritual and Religious Education Soul at peace, God attains Satisfy the mind Meditation Prayer
Women Education Department of Women Education called NARI BHAWAN
University Education/Education for the masses Indian rural masses should be the members of the international community Primary education Social and adult education
Shantiniketan Visva-Sharati Sriniketan (The Educational Trinity) Shantiniketan was established on 22 nd Dec. 1907 A school initially Brahmacharyshram based on traditional residential institutions No luxury Provision of suitable environment All round development of the educands The students themselves manage everything Administration, Punishment, etc
Viswabharathi at Shantiniketan International University A centre of Indian culture, Eastern Culture, International Culture, Mass Welfare and Rural reconstruction Best means to promote mutual understanding between the East and the West Subjects taken up here Indian Philosophy, Literature, Art, Music, research, etc
Process of education The educational process is mainly functional with activity as its basis. It requires both the educand and the educator to be always active. In it learning and practice go together.