Question 3(a)GS1GS1
What does each of the following quotations mean to you? "The end-product of education should be a free creative man, who can battle against historical circumstances and adversities of nature." Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (Answer in 150 words)
Main Body
Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, as the goal of education is being led, "the goal of education is to create free and rational mind rather learning of mere facts."
End Product of Education
1Free & creative man → education involving facilitation of all three needs, hand and mind in learning apprehending new things.
(Eg:) (Gandhi)'s Nai Talim
2Man battling historical circumstances → educated man person learns from his two so that he can battle predict future. (Eg:) Swirl learning from nostalgic trade
3Free man → educating involving unfulfillment of all three needs, hand and mind in learning apprehending our things. (Gandhi)'s Nai Talim
4Man battling historical circumstances → educated man from learns from his two so that he can battle predict future. (Eg:) Such learning from nostalgic trade
Education is amalgamation of all ingredients of affective, rational & cognitive dimensions.
142 words7 paragraphs
- Clear reference to Dr. Radhakrishnan's educational philosophy
- Connection to Gandhi's Nai Talim which focuses on holistic education
- Emphasis on creation of rational free mind rather than rote learning
- Identifies three dimensions of education (affective, rational, cognitive)
Topper
Sudipa Dutta
AIR 412092
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India
Education and human development
Philosophy of education and creativity
Writing Stats
142
Total words
7
Paragraphs
reflective and philosophical
Tone