Swami vivekananda educational contribution

Swami Vivekananda Educational Contribution topic for B.Ed.

1. Swami Vivekananda Educational Thoughts and Contribution Presented by Majjarib Khan Course:- B.Ed. Sem:- II University:- Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University Rajouri

2. Life Sketch of Swami Vivekananda Original name: Narendra Nath Dutt. Born on: 12th January, 1863 in Calcutta (Kolkata). His father name was Vishwanath Dutta and his mother's name Bhuvaneshwari Devi. Narendranath acquired the name of Swami Vivekananda when he became a monk. Even as he was young he showed a precious mind and keen memory. He practiced meditation from early age. Died: 4 July 1902, Belur. Philosophy: Modern Vedanta, Raja Yoga.

3. Meaning of Education According to Swami Vivekananda, “ education is the manifestation of divine perfection already existing in man. We want that education, by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased,. the intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on his feet”.

4. Aims of Education Creation of self - confidence and self - realization. Moral and spiritual development. Physical and mental development. Development of personality. Formation of character. Searching for unity in diversity. Religious development. Service of mind.

5. Curriculum Cultural Heritage in terms of history, poetry, languages, Vedantic studies. Moral & religious education. Scientific Knowledge and technological studies. Vocational studies. Subjects for girls. Games, sports and physical education. Mother tongue should be medium of instruction. Education for weaker section of society.

6. Method of teaching Lectures, discussions, Self Experience (Travels). Developing mind by concentratio, meditation (control over external andn internal senses) & Yoga. Individual guidance by teacher. Positive suggestions ( No negativity). Concrete to Abstract.

7. Discipline According to Swami Vivekananda “ Discipline is an important aspect of a persons characer, according to him each of us teach ourselves ”. “ The external teacher offers suggestions and the internal teacher starts working. If you don't allow child to become a lion, he will become a fox. Dos and donts have to be reduced and right environment must be created ”.

8. Teacher According to Swami Vivekananda Teacher should be sinless. He should know the spirit of scriptures. Spiritual force of the teacher based on love for the students. He should think that he is only helping the child grow. He is the external teacher and he offers the suggestion which arouses the internal teacher i.e. in the mind of the child.

9. Conclusion From the analysis of Vivekananda's scheme of education,he uplift of masses is possible only through education. He views on education brings a light of its constructive, practical and comprehensive character. By giving educaiton, he tries to materialize the moral and spiritual welfare and uplifement of humanity, irrespective of caste, creed, nationality or time. By the way of his scheme of education, we can get the strong nation with peace and harmony and without caste and creed. He builds a strong nation for our sake.

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