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RABINDRANATH TAGORE – PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION

 πŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊπŸŒΊ RABINDRANATH TAGORE Philosophy, Education and Classroom Implications Rabindranath Tagore (1861–1941) was an Indian poet, philosopher, educator and Nobel laureate. His educational philosophy emphasized: freedom nature creativity beauty art humanism internationalism self-expression harmonious development He established Santiniketan and later Visva-Bharati , creating an educational environment based on his philosophy. Philosophical Foundation Tagore's philosophy contains elements of: Naturalism The child should learn in close contact with nature. Humanism Every human being deserves dignity and freedom. Spiritualism Education should help individuals discover deeper unity and meaning. Universalism / Internationalism Education should promote understanding among cultures and peoples. Aestheticism Beauty, art and creativity are essential to human development. Concept of Education For Tagore, education should hel...

MAHATMA GANDHI – PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS

🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸 🌸   MAHATMA GANDHI –  PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Mahatma Gandhi (1869–1948) developed a distinctive philosophy of education based on: Truth Non-violence dignity of labour self-reliance social responsibility community life productive work His educational philosophy is especially associated with Nai Talim , Basic Education , or Wardha Scheme of Education . Philosophical Foundation Gandhi's philosophy rests mainly on: Truth – Satya Truth is a fundamental moral principle. Non-violence – Ahimsa Conflicts should be addressed through non-violence. Sarvodaya Education should contribute to the welfare and uplift of all. Dignity of Labour Manual work should be respected. Self-reliance Education should develop individuals capable of constructive and productive living. Concept of Education Gandhi defined education in a broad sense as the development of the: Body, mind and spirit. Theref...

Dr. S. RADHAKRISHNAN Philosophy And Education

  Dr. S. RADHAKRISHNAN Philosophy, Education and Classroom Implications Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888–1975) was an eminent Indian philosopher, teacher, scholar and statesman. His educational philosophy was strongly influenced by: Indian philosophy Vedanta idealism spiritual humanism democratic values synthesis of Eastern and Western thought He believed that e ducation should develop the whole personality and should help individuals understand both themselves and the wider world. Philosophical Foundation Radhakrishnan emphasized the spiritual dimension of human life. He believed that human beings are not merely physical or economic beings. They possess: body mind intellect moral consciousness spiritual dimension Therefore, education must develop the integrated personality . Philosophy–Education Integration His basic educational relationship can be represented as: πŸ”œSpiritual philosophy πŸ”œ Human being as moral and spiritual personality πŸ”œ Education develops body + mind + intel...

Swami Vivekanandha - Philosophy, Education and Classroom Implications

  SWAMI VIVEKANANDA – PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was one of the most influential Indian thinkers who interpreted the principles of Vedanta in a practical and modern way. His educational philosophy aimed at the development of the whole person – physical, intellectual, moral, emotional and spiritual. His famous educational idea is: “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.” This means that education should not merely pour information into the learner. It should help the learner bring out the inner potential and perfection already present within . Philosophical Background Vivekananda's philosophy is deeply influenced by: Vedanta Advaita Vedanta Upanishadic thought Sri Ramakrishna's spiritual teachings Practical spirituality Human dignity Service to humanity Practical Vedanta Vivekananda transformed Vedantic philosophy into a philosophy of practical life. For him: Divinity exists in every human being. Therefore,...

Project Method and Experimental School - John Dewey.

 Project Method and Experimental School - John Dewey. PROJECT METHOD AND EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL SUGGESTED BY JOHN DEWEY John Dewey (1859–1952) was an American philosopher, psychologist and educational thinker. He was one of the most influential representatives of Pragmatism and developed the educational philosophy known as Experimentalism or Instrumentalism . His educational philosophy is based on: πŸ‘‡ experience activity learning by doing problem-solving experimentation democracy social interaction reflective thinking continuous reconstruction of experience Dewey strongly opposed an education system in which children merely sit, listen, memorize and reproduce information. According to him: Education is a process of growth and reconstruction of experience. Therefore, the learner should learn through real activities and meaningful experiences . Dewey's Philosophy of Education Dewey's educational philosophy is mainly associated with: Pragmatism and more specifically: Experimental...