Democracy is defined as a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. It is derived from Greek words meaning "rule by the people." Democracy is considered more than just a political system and aims to respect the dignity of individuals and allow their full development. Education plays an important role in democracy by developing qualities like tolerance and rational thinking that support democratic life. Schools aim to train students in cooperation and respect diversity under democratic principles.

1. DEMOCRACY

2. MEANING OF DEMOCRACYDEMOCRACY IS A LIFE AND NOT ONLY A
POLITICAL SYSTEM.
IN VIEW OF THE RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF
THE INDIVIDUAL AND HIS FULL DEVELOPMENT IT
IS FELT THAT DEMOCRACY IS THE ONLY
INSTRUMENT FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THIS
OBJECTIVE.
THE WORD DEMOCRACY IS DERIVED FROM TWO
GREEK WORDS, DEMOS OR DEMOSE MEANING
‘PEOPLE’ AND KRATEIN OR KRATIA MEANING
‘RULE’. THUS, IT IMPLIES THE ‘RULE OF THE
PEOPLE’.

3. SIGNIFICANCE OF EACH LETTER OF TERM
DEMOCRACYD- Division Of Authority And Power…dignity And Worth Of The Individual…duty
Consciousness
E- Equality…ethical Values
M- Mutual Understanding…mass Education
O- Objective Attitude..Open Mindedness
C- Cooperation…classless Society
R- Rational Approach Or Thinking…respect For Each Others Point Of View…right
Relationship Between Rights And Responsibilities
A- ‘Appreciation Of Others’ Culture, Beliefs, And Point Of View Adult Franchise
C- Cooperative Attitude…caring And Concern For Others…constructive And
Creative Attitude.
Y- Yearning For Peace And Living Together

4. DEFINITIONS
Greek philosopher CLEON defined democracy in
422BC-
“that shall be democracy which shall be of the
people, by the people, for the people.”
Aristotle (384-322B.c) “a government of many”.
Sir John Seeley” government in which everyone
has a share”.
Barker-” democracy is a mode of spirit and an
attitude of the mind.

5. CHARACTERISTICS
 Democracy is a way of life. It is an approach to various problems.
 It as a form of govt. is based on the consent of the people.
 Equality, liberty, tolerance, justice, and decentralization are the watch
words of democracy.
 It represents the will of the people, people are sovereign.
 People elect those representatives who represent their needs and
aspiration.
 These representatives form laws for the people.
 Elections are held regularly.
 Citizens enjoys fundamental rights.
 It has faith in the goodness and rationality of man.
 It recognizes the importance of the dignity of man.

6. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF DEMOCRACY
1.Equality
2.Liberty
3.Secularism
4. Adult franchise

7. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEMOCRACY
AND EDUCATION
UEC explained relation between democracy and
education” democracy affirms that each individual
has a unique adventure of life. The function of
education is guidance of this adventure for the
realization of the potentialities of each individual”.
Prof. K.G.saiyidain explains the functions of
education and democracy in his book education,
culture, and social order in these words” education
must be so oriented that it will develop the basic
qualities of character which are necessary for the
functioning of the democratic life.”

8. IMPACT OF DEMOCRACY IN EDUCATION
1. Democracy and aims of education
2. Democracy and curriculum
3. Democracy and teaching learning process
4. Democracy and discipline
5. Democracy and the teacher
6. Democracy and educational
administration, organization and
supervision.

9. AIM OF EDUCATION
 Training students in the art of living together.
 Development of the capacity to think clearly.
 Development of the capacity to receive new
ideas.
 Development of the ability to think rationally
and scientifically.
 Development of tolerance.
 Development of true patriotism.
 Development of the qualities of leadership.

10. DEMOCRACY AND CURRICULUM.
 Education according to 4a’s, i.e. age,
ability, aptitude and aim of students.
 Emphasis on flexibility.
 Reconciliation on the needs of the society
and the pupils.
 Provision of core-curriculum.
 Group activities and group work.

11. DEMOCRACY AND METHOD OF
TEACHING.
 Principle of sharing in planning.
 Use of a variety of methods.
 Group and project work.

12. DEMOCRACY AND DISCIPLINE.
 Discipline becomes self-
discipline.
 No place for “flogging”.
 Students participation in running
some of the affairs of the
students.
 Student self- government.

13. DEMOCRACY AND THE TEACHER.
Teacher as a guide and helper
Teacher as a friend.
Creation of a healthy environment.
Student-centered teaching process.
Very few do’s and don'ts.
Teacher as a believer in the theory of
‘impression rather than repression’.

14. FUNCTION OF SCHOOL ON INCULCATING
DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN THE STUDENTS.
 Development of individuality.
 Individual differences of children
 Provision for diversified courses.
 Respect of the individuality of the child.
 Constructive and creative activities.
 Social activities.
 Learning by experience.
 Stress on cooperation.
 Manual work.
 International understanding.

15. CONCLUSION
Democracy is said to be the best form of
government. It allows every citizen of the
country to cast vote and choose their leaders
irrespective of their caste, color, creed,
religion or gender. The government is elected
by the common people of the country and it
won’t be wrong to say that it is their wisdom
and awareness that determines the success
or failure of the government.