Gandhi's Views on Education Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing key terms and concepts from a lecture on Gandhi's educational philosophy.

Meaning of Education (Gandhiji's View)

The physical, mental, and spiritual development of an individual.

Gandhiji’s philosophy of education

A harmonious blending of idealism, naturalism, and pragmatism.

Idealism

Advocated the ideals truth, non violence and moral values to achieve the ultimate truth of self realization.

Naturalism

Development of the child according to his nature

Pragmatism

Learning and doing by experience.

All-Round Development

Harmonious development of body, mind and spirit.

Emphasis of Development

Development of head, heart, hand and health.

Main Aim of Basic Education

To purify the heart and mind of all people and create a society free from all exploitation and aggression.

Vocational Aim

Learning a productive craft to meet future needs.

Character Aim

Moral development or character development.

Perfect Development Aim

Fully develops the body, mind and soul of children.

Liberation Aim

Education should liberate body, mind, and soul from economic, social, political and mental slavery.

Dignity of Labor

Education should develops students in such a manner that they may stand on their own legs after completing their education.

Ultimate Aim of Education

Ultimate aim of education is to realize God.

Education Through Craft

Education is to be given through village crafts.

Curriculum

Activity centered and craft centered.

Methods of Teaching

Life centred and activity centred curriculum where knowledge and skills are imparted through self supporting productive craft.

Concept of Discipline

Inner discipline which leads to self - discipline.

Basic Education

Basic education or Wardha scheme of education or Nai Talim or new education or Buniyandi Shiksha.