Mahatma Gandhi was born in 1869 in India. He studied law in England and South Africa, where he experienced racism and fought for the rights of Indians and South Africans. When he returned to India, he led nonviolent movements to gain independence from British rule through civil disobedience and non-cooperation. Gandhi's philosophy emphasized truth, non-violence, brotherhood, and fearlessness. He believed education's role was to develop character, dignity of labor, leadership skills, and spiritual growth for both individuals and society.

1. Mahatma Gandhi(1869-1948) Contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to Educational Theory and Practice

2. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 at Porbander, a small town on the western coast of India. His father's name was Karamchand Gandhi. His mother's name was Putlibai . He never ate non-vegetarian food because once when he ate mutton he felt like a real goat was bleating in his stomach. He completed his high school in India .He studied in a college called Salmdas at Bhavnagar.

3. CONT… .. His father died in 1888.Then in 1888 he sailed from Bombay to England to study law. He became a lawyer. He went to south Africa to file a case . Out there he was ill-treated by the British . So he fought for the South Africans . When he came to India he fought for the Indians. He told his people not to buy things made in foreign countries . He told them to buy things which were made in our country

4. Gandhi’s Philosophy of Life of life His belief in God. Sense of Human Unity. Truth. Non-Violence(Ahinsa). Love. His belief in God.

5. CONTI….. Brotherhood of Man. Satyagraha. Service unto Humanity. Spiritual Nature of individual. Fearlessness

6. Gandhi’s Educational Philosophy Meaning of Education Education is development Education is not literacy

7. Aims of Education A) Immediate Aims a)Vocational Aim: b)Cultural Aims: c) Character Aims: d)Prefect Development Aim: e) Dignity of Lab our: f)Training for Leadership: g) Individual and Social Aims B) Ultimate Aims a) Spiritual Development:

8. Curriculum

9. Methods of Teaching

10. DISCIPLINE Discipline of mind ,thought and action Self Discipline Social Discipline

11. Teacher Dedication Ready to serve the masses Well Trained Proficient Men of Knowledge Enthusiasm Faith and Commitment in teaching