EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which among the following does not fit into the scheme of educational goals of the Idealists?
A
Skills
B
Care of body
C
Moral values
D
Self-expression
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In idealism, the aim of education is to discover and develop each individual’s abilities and full moral excellence in order to better serve society. The curricular emphasis is subject matter of mind: literature, history, philosophy, and religion.

Detailed explanation-2: -Idealistic education emphasizes the inculcation of highest values namely, Truth, Beauty and Goodness. This will lead to the development of a moral character of the child. It aims at self – realization of all individuals by one’s own efforts. Hence, it promotes universal education.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the correct answer is to increase the teacher’s love and control over the students.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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