Science 7 - LAND and SEA BREEZE and its Characteristics
Contributions of Swami Vivekhanadha in Education
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3. Vivekananda was born in Calcutta on 12th January 1863.
His father Vishwanath Datta was a successful attorney .
His mother Bhuveneshwari Devi is devout, had a strong
character.
Excelled in music, gymnastic, studies
He possessed a vast knowledge in Western Philosphy and
history.
Education is a Continuous process, he says that
education should cover physical, emotional, moral,
intellectual, and spiritual.
Education is not stuffing some facts into brain but should
aim at reforming the human mind.
4. Principle features of Vivekananda’s Philosophy
1. God resides in every human heart
2. The best worship of God is service to mankind
3. Ethics and morality should be the real basis of
life
4. Love and renunciation should Permeate the
Universe
5. Religion means self realisation through self
control
5. Meaning of Education
The education which does not help the common
mass of people to equip themselves for struggle of
life which does not bring out strength of character a
spirit of philanthropy and the courage of a lion is it
worthy the name ? Real education is that which
enables one to stand on ones one legs Education
must provide ‘life building, man making, character
making, assimilation of ideas’
6. Vivekananda’s Philosophy of Education
I. Knowledge resides within the Individual
II. The Child Furthers its own Development
III. Education according to the nature and need of
the Child
IV. Ability of Concentration is the essence of
Education
7. Aims Of Education
Creation of Self Confidence and Self Realization
Formation of Character
Service of Mind
Promotion of Universal Brotherhood
Aim of Moral and Spiritual Development
Aim of Religious Development
8. Role Of Teacher
He should be sinless.
He should know the spirit of scriptures.
The spiritual force of the teacher based on the love for
students.
He is only helping the child to grow only external teacher
internal teacher is mind.
9. Curriculum
Prime aim of Education is Spiritual growth and
development
For spiritual perfection -Religious, Philosophy,
Upanishads, Company of saints, their preachings
Material advancement and prosperity- Languages,
geography, Science, political science, economics,
psychology, art, agriculture, Industrial and technical
subjects
10. His Ides In Modern Education
Peace Education
Environmental Education
Citizenship Education