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Relevance of Gandhi’s Concept of Education to Present Times
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Gandhiji’s perception towards concept of education was not limited for a particular period of time but is relevant in the present times. He excelled in understanding the Indian people, the nation and its heritage. As such, he presented a scheme of education known as ‘Basic Education’ which was skill-centred, value based and mass-oriented.
It was the
first model of nationalisation of education in India. The scheme focussed on
gaining knowledge through activity and practical experience. This scheme
envisages a close integration between the schools and the community so as to
make child more social minded and co-operative. If we consider the present
education system, or at utmost the need of the hour is to reorient education to
channelize the man-power in the right direction. The craft- centred can be
adopted as the skill-development which will be an insurance against
unemployment. Also, this will act as a strong instrument for development of a
better and stronger citizenship by promoting qualities like co-operation,
tolerance, respect etc.
Further, we
find Gandhiji’s scheme of basic education emphasized character building as
strong character is the foundation of good citizen. Therefore, in contemporary
education, issues of character building through value based education and
integrating that with science and technology will channelize the human-values
and bring the desired social change. Adopting Gandhiji’s scheme of education
could revive India’s economic, social and cultural life. However, the recent
education policy has taken cognizance from the above mentioned scheme of
education and is looking forward to be implemented in schools.
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