Meaning and concept of Education

2. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
world”-Nelson Mandela
Education is the most important and powerful instrument to shape and desirably
mould human being. Education is the root cause for any change, which takes
place in the Social, Cultural, Spiritual Political and economic aspects of human
beings.
Meaning and Definition of Education
In English “Education” has been derived from four Latin words these are –Educare,
Educere, Educatum and E-Duco
Educare:- The term ‘Educare’ means to train or mould or to raise or nourish. In other
words, it means that the child beside to be brought up according to certain ends and
aim in view.
Definition of Education by different Educationist
Different Scholars and Philosophers diversely define ‘Education’. They throw more
light on the meaning and significance of Education.
Plato view on Education: “Man as a combination of body and soul. Education has to
develop the physical and spiritual qualities of man”.
According to Aristotle -“Education is the creation of a sound mind in a sound body”

3. According to Aristotle -“Education is the creation of a sound mind in a sound body”
According to Swami Vivekananda– “Education is the manifestation of the divine
perfection already existing in man”
According to Gandhiji-“ By education, I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in child
and man-body, mind and spirit”

4. Narrow meaning of Education
In its narrow sense, Education means Schooling. Here, Everything is systematic, prefix and
predetermined.
The curriculum, methods of teaching, examination and teacher are prefix and predetermined. It is a
systematic process to achieve the definite goals of education through classroom instruction.
A learner can get proper employment after getting a certificate from these institutions. Overall, we
can say that formal education is the narrow view of education.
To make narrow meaning of education is more clear, the following opinions of the some Educationist
are being given-
John Stuart Mill:– “The culture which each generation purposefully gives to those who are to be its
successors, To qualify them for at least keeping up, and if possible for raising the level of the
improvement which has been attained”.
S.S MacKenzie:-“In the narrow sense, education may be taken to mean any consciously directed
effort to develop and cultivate our powers

5. Narrow Meaning of Education
summarize the narrow meaning of education in the following points-
It is a planned, organised and formalised process.
It is a deliberate and controlled modification of the behaviour of the child.
It is imparted at a particular place (School) at a definite time by a definite person.
It is equivalent to instruction.
It is the acquisition of knowledge and skill.
It is deliberate planned and generally dominated by teachers.
It is considered an influencing immature person by matured one.
Here students are a passive recipient of knowledge and information.
The amount of knowledge is measured in terms of degree and diplomas
The Broad Meaning of Education
In the broader sense, education is not limited to the four walls of the classroom. It is a
life long process. It is a modification of behaviour and experience from different means
of a source of education.
It helps one to cope and adjust in changing environment. It equips a private with
different knowledge, experiences and skills for his all-round development.

6. In a broader sense, life is education and education is life. The experiences gained through
the house, temple, church, family, playground, club, society, school include the broader
meaning of education.
To make a wider meaning of education more clear, the following opinion of some
educationist are being given-
According to Swami Vivekananda– “Education is the manifestation of the divine
perfection already existing in man”
According to Gandhiji-“ By education, I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in child
and man-body, mind and spirit”
John Dewey- “Education in its broader the sense is the means of social continuity”.

7. Broader Meaning of Education
We can summarize the wider or the broader meaning of education as follows-
It is a lifelong process.
It is as broad as life itself and not limited to a classroom or school only.
It is free and uncontrolled.
It means the process of development from infancy to maturity.
It is meant for the development of balanced all-round harmonious development of
personality.
It comprises the totality of our experiences.
It is based on innate potentialities and abilities of children.
It is education “By the living, to the living and for the living.

8. Conclusion
We can conclude from the above points, Narrow sense of education is nothing it is for
optimum development of a child and a wider sense of education gives the all-round
development of children. Education is the process of development of the kid or the
individual. It is a life long process.