Mahatma Gandhi was a great socio-political reformer and champion of non-violence in India. He believed education should promote the holistic development of children's body, mind and spirit. His educational philosophy emphasized learning through productive crafts, self-supporting education, and using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction. Gandhi's Basic Education Scheme proposed free and compulsory education for all children from ages 7 to 14, with craft as the central focus of the curriculum.

2. Educational Ideas of Mahatma Gandhi www.edusparx.com

3. “ We must be the change we wish to see in the world”. ~M. K. Gandhi

5. “ In his life of truth and non-violence he could melt the differences between individuals, countries and continents.” ~Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

16. How would you classify Gandhi’s educational philosophy? Idealistic? Naturalistic? Pragmatic?

17. Gandhi’s Contribution to Education

18. What is the relevance of Gandhi’s educational ideas in the present Indian context?

19. Compare and contrast… Gandhi’s and Dewey’s Educational Philosophy