Universal aims of education

by Yuvi - November 15, 2020

Describe Universal aims of education

The Individual aims of education–

Only a good individual will become a good citizen. Education must provide opportunities for the complete development of the individual.

The Social aims of education –

Man is a social animal and has affinity to live in groups. Hence education should develop his social efficiency and make him aware of his civic responsibilities and social obligations.

The Vocational aims of education –

Education should be able to prepare man for a profession so that he is able to earn a livelihood within the desirable work culture of his community.

The Knowledge aim –

Education should convey the knowledge of all subjects to the individual for better understanding and acceptance and tolerance of the world around him.

The Complete Living aim –

It is an all-comprehensive aim that encompasses ways of personal, social, political and religious living.

The Harmonious Development aim –

Implies the harmonious cultivation of the physical, mental, emotional, social, moral, spiritual sides of the personality for all-round development.

The Moral aim of education–

Education’s ultimate aim is to cultivate strength and purity of character and this can only be accomplished through proper moral and value education.

The Aesthetic aim of education–

Developing the aesthetic sensibilities of a person for training and self-control of emotions.

The Leisure aim –

Man is creative and education should allow him a wide variety of options for creative pursuits of self-expression.

The Happiness aim –

Education can help man to increase human happiness through the satisfaction of his needs and wants but only so long as they are not selfish needs and fall within the means of social happiness too.