EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The social aims of education imply that
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: -(4) Define the Social Aim of Education? Ans-The supporters believe that society or state is supreme or real. The individual is only a means. The progress of the society is the aim of education.

Detailed explanation-2: -The individual aim of education means that education should develop individuals according to their interests capacities and specialties.

Detailed explanation-3: -Individual aims and social aims are the most important aims of Education. They are opposed to each other individual aims gives importance for the development of the individuality. Social aim gives importance to the development of society through individual not fulfilling his desire.

Detailed explanation-4: -The aims of education, curricula and methods of teaching are determined keeping in mind welfare of the society at large and with a focus on democratic ideals, secularism, modernization, social reforms and national development. The control of education is exercised by the state.

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