EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The essential characteristic of the educational philosophy of Swami Vivekananda are idealism, naturalism and pragmatism. Swami Vivekananda an idealist at heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vivekananda, on the other hand, ironically, is a religious naturalist in both ways.

Detailed explanation-3: -Moral, spiritual and character development: Vivekananda says that education should develop good character, increase strength of mind, expand intellect in students. One of the most important aims of education according to Swamiji is character formation which develops the mental ability and moral character of students.

Detailed explanation-4: -Idealism: advocates question, answer, lecture and discussion methods. Naturalism: emphasises child-centred methods of learning by doing and direct experience. Pragmatism: recommends project methods, problem-solving method and socialized techniques.