Foundations of Education (Edf: 601)

INTRODUCTION
FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (EDF: 601)

Objectives:
• 1.1 Meaning and Definition of Education
• 1.2 Wider and Narrower Meaning of Education
• 1.3 Nature and Characteristics of Education
Education: Its Etymology
Education is made of Latin words “Educare and Educatum”,
which is made of words (E) + Duco.
The term “E” means to bring up, to rise, and to nourish…

The term “Duco” means to lead to progress… something
which is imposed from outside.
Hence, education connotes improvement of internal/inherited

abilities of children externally.
Meaning and Definition of Education
Education is the basic tool of human development.
a. innate abilities,
b. increment in knowledge & arts and behavioral
changes
Result: A civilized, cultured, and able citizen.
Question: Onset of education?

Meaning and Definition of Education
• the permanent process of teaching and learning in any society
What are the two processes in education?

a. form of process
b. result of that process
Note: Results of education process are expressed in the form of

knowledge, ability and behavioral change.
Realization
• Education is needed for a progressive society and

targeted to bring overall prosperity to the individual
by unfolding his full potentialities.
Philosophical Concept of Education
• Center of thought of philosophers is HUMAN.
• To define the PATH of human life and they consider education to be

essential tool for the acquisition of knowledge and development for
all this.
• Thus, education is the tool of attaining the Final Objective of human

life.
Differing Views of Philosophers on Education
• By education I mean an all round drawing out of the best in
child and man-body, mind and spirit. —Mahatma Gandhi
• Education consists in giving to the body and soul all the

perfection to which they are susceptible. —Plato
• Education is the creation of a sound mind in a sound body
—Aristotle
• Education is that which enables human to lead a happy and
content life.
- Materialistic philosophers
• Education means establishment of synergy between inherent
powers and external life —Herbert Spencer.
Education is the development of all those capabilities in
the individual which enables it to control its
environment and fulfill it desires…
— John Dewey
Sociological Concept of Education
• Centre of thoughts of sociologists is SOCIETY. They look and
understand human in the context and perspective of its
society. They consider education as the means of
development of individual and society.
Differing Views for Process of Education
1. Education is a Social Process
• there is social interaction between two or more people, then they get
influenced by each other’s language, thought process, and behavior.
Influencing = Learning (predefined objectives) = Education
• the innate qualities of humans once immersed in the social and

natural environments, these qualities grow; thus, a change in
behavior.
Proof of Education: civilization and culture + language

2. Education is a Continuous Process.
• Education keeps on happening in the society. The system of
education keeps moving forward generations after generations. It
never takes rest.
Proofs: Advancement of technology, curricular change, etc.

3. Education is a Bi-polar Process.
• In the process of education, one side affects and another gets
affected. one pole affects (teacher) and another pole gets affected
(student).
• John Dewey: one psychological and another social. For him:

psychological refers to the interest, inclination and ability of the
learner and social means the social environment.
4. Education is the process of development.
• The innate human behavior is like animals, but with education,
his/her behavior is modified and refined.
• Education not only teaches humans to have synergy with
environment, but also develops their ability to create a conducive
environment suitable for them.
Proof: constant change in the lifestyle, thoughts, desires, likes, and in

the methods and tools of making an easy and comfortable life
5. Education is a Dynamic Process.

• humans keep developing its civilization and culture. This development
is handed over to the next generation and it serves as the bases of
some changes for a better society.
Proofs: In the academe, the set objectives, syllabus, method of

education, etc. are defined for a particular time period. But as society
keeps changing, education keeps accepting those changes and moves
forward. Thus, its objective, syllabus and method of education keep
changing as per requirement.
Differing Views of Academicians on Education
• Education is a process and a social function carried on

and by the society for its own sake. —B.N. Jha
• The whole process of education is the interaction between individuals
and social groups, with certain ends in view for the development of
the individual.—A.K.C. Ottoway
• Emphasis? Incorporation of both nature and function of education

• Education is the process of development, which consists of passage of
human being from infancy to maturity, the process by which he
adapts himself gradually in various ways to his physical, social, and
spiritual environment. —T. Raymond
• Emphasis? Humans bring appropriate changes in society

Psychological Concept of Education
• Education is a natural, harmonious and progressive development of
man’s innate powers—Pestalozzi
• Education is a process by which a child expresses its internal to

external —Froebel
Emphases: (mind, intelligence, and pride)

(body, mind, and behavior of human being)
Conclusion:
• Education is purposive, social, continuous, dynamic, and

developmental in nature.
• It develops innate powers, skill sets, and brings about change

in its behavior; thus, it makes HUMANS civilized, cultured,
and able citizens.

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INTRODUCTION

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (EDF: 601)

The term “E” means to bring up, to rise, and to nourish…

Hence, education connotes improvement of internal/inherited

Result: A civilized, cultured, and able citizen.

Question: Onset of education?

What are the two processes in education?

Note: Results of education process are expressed in the form of

• Education is needed for a progressive society and

• To deﬁne the PATH of human life and they consider education to be

• Thus, education is the tool of attaining the Final Objective of human

• Education consists in giving to the body and soul all the

• the innate qualities of humans once immersed in the social and

Proof of Education: civilization and culture + language

Proofs: Advancement of technology, curricular change, etc.

• John Dewey: one psychological and another social. For him:

Proof: constant change in the lifestyle, thoughts, desires, likes, and in

5. Education is a Dynamic Process.

Proofs: In the academe, the set objectives, syllabus, method of

• Education is a process and a social function carried on

• Emphasis? Incorporation of both nature and function of education

• Emphasis? Humans bring appropriate changes in society

• Education is a process by which a child expresses its internal to

Emphases: (mind, intelligence, and pride)

• Education is purposive, social, continuous, dynamic, and

• It develops innate powers, skill sets, and brings about change

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