Education and Society
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What is the primary focus in pursuing an educational objective?

  • The end goal itself
  • The object or target of the goal
  • The activity involved in achieving the goal (correct)
  • The philosophy behind the goal
  • What is the ultimate aim of all human activities in education?

  • Specified activities (correct)
  • Mastering skills
  • Specific objects
  • Achieving success
  • Why should our approach to educational objectives be inclusive of various philosophies?

  • To prove the superiority of one philosophy over others
  • To simplify the educational system
  • To correspond to our existing needs and philosophies of life (correct)
  • To satisfy the requirements of a particular nation
  • What is the emphasis of the idealistic philosophy in defining educational aims?

    <p>Eternal values of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern in formulating educational objectives?

    <p>Corresponding to existing needs and philosophies of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the aims of education in the pragmatic view?

    <p>Determined by human experiences and changing values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'freeing activity' according to the passage?

    <p>It refers to the activity itself being the end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of human experience in defining educational objectives ?

    <p>It determines the values conceived in educational objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general approach to educational objectives in modern educational systems?

    <p>It is a harmonious blending of collective experiences and contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Education and Society

    • Education is designed to serve both the individual and society's needs.
    • Democratic education fulfills its purpose when it meets societal standards.

    Educational Process

    • Education is not just about instruction, but also about the natural development of the child's personality.
    • Key components of education include acquiring the right attitudes, behaviors, and skills.

    Aims of Education

    • An aim is a clear goal or objective that an activity is directed towards achieving.
    • There is a vital relationship between activities and goals, especially in education.
    • Without a clear objective, an activity is haphazard and meaningless.

    Nature of Education

    • The nature of educational aims is flexible, adaptable, and changeable.
    • Aims are not fixed, final, or eternal.
    • Since objectives lie within the course of the activity, the individual pursues the activity at every stage, achieving certain objectives.

    Criteria of a Good Aim

    • Good aims are related to real-life situations and grow out of those situations.
    • Flexibility is an important characteristic of a good aim, as it should be able to meet the demands of changing circumstances.
    • A good aim represents a span of diverse activities, and the real objective is not the end itself but the course of the activity.

    Educational Objectives

    • The modern educational system is a harmonious blend of collective experiences and contributions from different ages and nations.
    • Educational objectives should correspond to existing needs and be supported by philosophies of life.
    • Idealistic philosophy emphasizes eternal values, while pragmatic view lays stress on values conceived and determined by human experience.

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    This quiz explores the role of education in serving individual and societal needs, and how democratic education should meet societal standards. It delves into the importance of personality development and acquiring the right attitudes and skills in the educational process.

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