EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On what depends the values of an Education experience in the eyes of the idealist?
A
Whether or not the pupil has been properly motivated
B
Whether or not it preserves accepted institutions
C
The extent to which it satisfies pupil,s desires
D
The manner in which it affects future experience
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is ‘memory plus insight’ as it goes beyond just memorizing facts. It focuses on the mastery of the subject.

Detailed explanation-2: -Idealism in education is a belief that knowledge comes from within. Originally conceived by Plato, idealism states that the only true reality is the reality within the mind. For teachers, this implies the need to develop children to their true potential and guide their minds so that they are living up to their purpose.

Detailed explanation-3: -Idealism has had great influence in education. Study in the arts reveal a bit of ultimate reality and promotes the quality of life as no other area can. It draws attention to truths that do not change; through religious study, idealism can bring a meaning to existence on Earth that remains permanent.

Detailed explanation-4: -According to Herbart the idealistic aim of education is the promotion of moral values. He gave prime importance to subjects like Literature, History, Art, Music, and Poetry together with other humanities and secondary place to scientific subjects.

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