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प्रश्न
Project work:
Refer to some books in your school library by or on famous Indian educators like Mahatma Gandhi, Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, Dr. Zakir Hussain, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam or any other. Focus mainly on their views on an ideal school. Compare these with the views expressed by Albert Einstein. (You may record each great educationist’s views under his/her picture on a chart to be displayed on your school display board). Then, write an article entitled On School Education for your school magazine.
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उत्तर
On School Education
School education plays an important role in shaping the personality and future of a student. It should not be limited to textbooks, examinations and marks. A good school should develop knowledge, creativity, discipline, confidence and moral values.
Albert Einstein believed that true education is what remains after the knowledge learnt in school has been forgotten. His view gives importance to understanding and the ability to think rather than merely memorising information.
Mahatma Gandhi believed in basic education through productive work, while Rabindranath Tagore emphasised freedom, creativity and learning in close contact with nature. Swami Vivekananda considered education a means of bringing out the best qualities already present in a person. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan stressed the importance of education in developing responsible and cultured citizens. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam encouraged students to dream, develop scientific thinking and work towards achieving their goals.
These views have a common idea: education should develop the whole person, not merely prepare students for examinations. An ideal school should provide opportunities for academic learning, practical activities, creativity, sports and social interaction.
Thus, school education should prepare students not only for a career but also for life. It should help them become thoughtful, responsible and independent human beings.
