EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following types represents M.K. Gandhi’s contribution to education?
A
Basic Education
B
Integral education
C
Education for man making
D
Education for international understanding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -His philosophy of education is a harmonious blending of Idealism, Naturalism and Pragmatism. Idealism is the base of Gandhiji’s philosophy whereas Naturalism and Pragmatism are the helpers in translating that philosophy into practice. Therefore he is known as practical-idealist.

Detailed explanation-2: -Basic education is related to the basic needs and interest of the education for the development of a child. The aim of Gandhiji’s basic education was to educate the students on crafts which would enable them to solve the problems of their livelihood and at the same time develop qualities of good citizenship.

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