Introduction of education

Basic Aspect of Education

Etymologically speaking, the word education is derived from the Latin word ‘educare’ meaning ‘to raise’ and ‘to bring up’. According to few others, the word ‘education’ has originated from another Latin term ‘Educere’ which means ‘to lead forth’ or ‘to come out’. These meanings indicate that education seeks to nourish the good qualities and draw out the best in every individual. Education seeks to develop the innate or the inner potentialities of humans. Some other educationists believe that the word ‘education’ has been derived from the Latin term ‘Educatum’, which means the act of teaching or training. The meanings of these root words lead us to believe that education aims to provide a nourishing environment that would facilitate or bring out and develop the potentialities in an individualThe concept of education has been used in a variety of contexts with different meanings. To give a precise definition of education, just as we define certain concepts in science or other technical subjects, is difficult, as there is no one meaning of education held in common by people. Let us try to explore the different meanings and viewpoints on education. Understanding these conceptions would help you to analyse the kind of education that is in vogue now and to what extent it is justified.

Definition of Education

1)      The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. – Aristotle

2)       “Education is the creation of sound mind in a sound body.” Aristotle-

3)      “Education is the child’s development from within.” Rousseau-

4)      “Education is complete living.” Spencer

5)      “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.” Victor Hugo

6)      Education is the most powerful weapon which you can used to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

7)      Education is the manifestation of perfection present already exist in a man.  Swami Vivekananda.

8)      Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think. Albert Einstein

9)      By education, I mean an all-round drawing of the best in child and man in body mind and spirit. Mahatma Gandhi

10)  The highest education is that which does not merely give us information but makes our life is a harmony with all existence. Rabindranath Tagore

11)  Education is the best friend. An educated person is respected everywhere. Education beats the beauty and the youth Chanakya

12)  Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level APJ Abdul Kalam

13)  One book one pen, one child and one teacher change the world. Malala