EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Harmonious development of the child aim of education means
A
The state is above the individual citizen
B
The state is an idealized metaphysical entity
C
The state has to give not to take anything from the individual
D
The state is superior to the individual transcending all his desires and aspira-tions
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Harmonious development: Harmonious development refers to the overall growth of humans. It includes physical, mental, artistic, and ethical aspects of growth. The goal of education is to develop a balanced personality. Education must nurture every child’s capabilities and qualities in a coordinated manner.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mental education, physical education, moral education, aesthetic education are the main components of the comprehensive harmonious development of the child’s personality.

Detailed explanation-3: -All-round Development Aim of Education: It is also known as harmonious development aim of education. It refers to harmonious development of the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, moral and aesthetic sides of human personality.

Detailed explanation-4: -(i) Rousseau was the first modern educator who conceived education as “the process of development into an enjoyable, rational, harmoniously balanced, useful and hence, natural life.” (ii) Pestalozzi was the greatest champion of the harmonious development aim.

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