Aim of education

Aim of Education

1. Aim of Education Dr.M.Deivam Assistant Professor Department of Education The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) Gandhigram , Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu – 624 302

2. Individual aim of Education Development as an individual of a human being. Moral & spiritual development. Cultural development. Harmonious development Promote positive physical development Development of a right personality Development of good citizenship Development of good leadership Emotional & mental development Character building, etc.

3. Social aim of Education Through education the individual child should be provided with the require assistance to become a useful member of the society, irrespective of the socio- economic status.

4. Vo c a ti o nal aim of Education Education should prepare the child to earn his livelihood so that he can lead a productive life in the society.

5. I n t e ll e ctu a l aim of Education Development of intelligence through education will enable the child to lead an independent life with confidenc e .

6. Cultural aim of Education By undergoing education child becomes cultured & civilized. Cultural development is through development of aesthetic sense & respect for others’ culture

7. Moral aim of Education Moral values like honesty, loyalty, tolerance, justice, self control & sincerity promote the social efficiency of an individual

8. Citizenship aim of Education Education enable the children to grow as productive citizens by following the social & moral standards set by the society.

9. Physical health & well being Education prepare the child to lead a healthy life through providing the knowledge required for a healthy living

10. Character d e v elopment: Education assist the child to develop certain human values, attitudes & habits which are essential for building a desirable character.

11. E d u cat i o n f o r leisure Education prepares the child to use his leisure time for doing something useful.

12. Aims of education as stated by Secondary Education Commission Development of democratic citizenship Improvement of vocational efficiency Development of personality Development of qualities leadership

13. Aims of E ducation - NPE-1986 To foster all round material and spiritual development of the individual, as well as, the society as a whole. To promote values such as India’s common cultural heritage, egalitarianism, democracy, socialism and secularism, equality of the sexes, national cohesion, removal of social barriers etc.

14. Aim of Education – NCF 2005 Lifelong Learning Democratic Values Meaningful work leading to Social Transformation Development of Creativity Development of Life Skills Independence of Thought and Action Holistic Development of Children

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