EDU 01:-Dr. s. radhakrishnan (Assignment)
- 1. 1 DR. S. RADHAKRISHNAN Submitted by Anishma L Raj Roll No:- 17 1st B Ed Mathematics
- 2. 2 INDEX 1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 3 2. LIFE SKETCH ............................................................. 4 3. HIS WORKS ............................................................... 5 4. CONTRIBUTIONS ...................................................... 5 5. MEANING OF EDUCATION ........................................ 6 6. AIMS OF EDUCATION ............................................... 7 7. CURRICULUM ............................................................. 7 8. ROLE OF TEACHER .................................................. 8
- 3. 3 9. METHOD OF TEACHING ........................................... 9 10. SCHOOL/EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ...............9 11. CONCLUSION ...................................................... 10 12. REFERENCE ........................................................ 11
- 4. 4 INTRODUCTION Teachers Day is celebrated every year on September 5 to mark the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was the first vice president of India (1952-1962) and also a teacher and philosopher. This day is observed to honour the bond between the children and their mentors who influence their lives in several ways. Dr Radhakrishnan was also the second president of India (1962-1967). Despite all his accomplishments and contributions, Dr Radhakrishnan remained a teacher throughout his life. He believed that true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves, so they should be the best minds in the nation. In India, September 5 is marked as Teacher's Day, whereas Worlds Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on October 5. This day is an important event in both teachers' and students' lives. This is a day to honor and show gratitude to all mentors and teachers. Across India, schools and higher educational institutions celebrate this day by paying a tribute to Dr Radhakrishnan.
- 5. 5 DR. S. RADHAKRISHNAN(1888-1975) LIFE SKETCH Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an academic, philosopher, and statesman was born on September5, 1888 in a Brahmin family lived at Tiruttani, a very small temple town to the North-West of Madras (at present Chennai). His father Sarvepalli Veeraswami was a subordinate revenueofficial in the service of a local zamindar and Sitamma was his mother. He got his early education in Tiruttani. Radhakrishnan was very intelligent and was awarded scholarships throughout his academic life. He won scholarship at Voorhees’ College and completed his High School in 1902 from Voorhees College, Vellore. After winning the scholarship of Christian College, Madras he completed his graduation in 1904 and post graduation in Philosophy in 1906 from the same college. He presented a dissertation titled “The Ethics of Vedanta and its Metaphysical Presuppositions”. From 1909, his teaching career began and he served as Lecturer in Philosophy at Presidency College, Madras. He had undergone licentiate in Teaching (L.T) training in 1910 at the Teacher’s Training College, to qualify for the permanent post of Assistant professor. In 1916, he was elevated to the Post of Professor and placed in Govt. Arts College, Rajahmundry (A.P). In 1936, he was appointed as Professor in Oxford University, London. In 1939, he was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University. He chaired the University Education Commission in 1948. He was given the assignment of Ambassador to USSR in July 12, 1949.
- 6. 6 Because of his learning and wisdom his impact in political circles raised to new heights. Rajya Sabha elected him as the first Chairman and Vice President in 1952. He was appointed as second President of India in 1962. When he became President, some of his students and friends requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday, 5th September. He replied, "Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5th September is observed as Teachers Day." Since then, his birthday has been celebrated in India as Teachers’ Day. He got Bharat Ratna, the highest national award in 1967. Dr. Radhakrishnan’s contribution to education has been unique and irreplaceable. He passed away in 1975. HIS WORKS 1. Indian Philosophy 2. The Pursuit of Truth 3. The Hindu View of Life 4. The Philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore 5. The Bhagavadgita 6. The Dhammapada 7. Religion and Culture 8. The Brahma Sutra: The Philosophy of Spiritual Life CONTRIBUTIONS OF RADHAKRISHNAN TO EDUCATION ❖He introduced Western idealism into Indian philosophy and was the first scholar of importance to provide a
- 7. 7 comprehensive interpretation of India's religious and philosophical literature to English speaking people. ❖One of the foremost scholars of comparative religion and philosophy in his day, he built a bridge between Eastern and Western thoughts showing each to comprehensible within the terms of the other. ❖Radhakrishnan's idealism gives as balanced and true picture of relation between the individual and society. The society and the individual are not antithetical to each other. They are inseparable. ❖As the chairman of the University Education Commission, he was instrumental in planning the present higher education in India. ❖His recommendations were thorough and mutlisided and based upon solid philosophical foundations. ❖The report of the University Education Commission, also called Dr. Radhakrishnan Commission, is an important document in the development of university education in India. The has served as authentic reference to educational reforms in many countries in the East amd in the West. ❖Radhakrishnan's philosophy of education is based upon sound philosophical and sociological foundations. MEANING OF EDUCATION Education for Dr. Radhakrishnan is of great importance. True education can solve many problems of country as it is not only the information but knowledge that becomes wisdom. By which one can understand the right and the wrong and make positive changes in life.Therefore, Radhakrishnan calls education an
- 8. 8 “instrument for social, economic and cultural change.” Education is not only in knowledge and skill, but it is to help us to live with others i.e.education is not only to induce information and get trained in some skills but it is to teaches theart of living; inculcate love for other, induce creativity and critical thinking power to tackle with the adverse situations in short education is a second birth to man. “Education makes a man complete physically, mentally and spiritually. Radhakrishnan said, “Education to be complete, must be humane, it must include not only training of intellect but refinement of the heart and discipline of the spirit. No education can be regarded as complete if it neglects heart and spirit”. AIMS OF EDUCATION I. To ensure the balanced growth of the individual. II. To instil self-discipline, i. e., attaining the sense of balance of all faculties of individual. III. To know the reality. To help man to know inner essence IV. To train intellect, heart and spirit. V. To halp individual to attain spiritual wisdom. VI. To acquaint with cultural heritage for its regeneration. VII. To train people for democracy and freedom. VIII. To train for self-development (free mind and creative soul). IX. To develop scientific spirit and spirit of enquiry.
- 9. 9 CURRICULUM ➢He suggested the study of literature, philosophy and religion at all levels of gaining wisdom needed for the balanced growth of the individual. ➢He recommended physical exercise and physical activities in the curriculum for fostering positive health and also as an essential prerequisite for spiritual or intellectual development. ➢Moral and spiritual training should be an essential part of education at primary and secondary levels. ➢Radhakrishnan attached great importance to value education. He suggested yoga, meditation, classics, study of religious and social work to instil spiritual and democratic values among youth. ➢He strongly favoured modern means of education and recommended the study of professional subjects like Agriculture, Commerce, Engineering and Technology, Law and Medicine at higher levels. ROLE OF TEACHER ★Love pupils are the first essential quality of a successful teacher. ★A true teacher is one who removes the spiritual blindness of the pupil and takes him to the eternal light. ★A teacher must be a committed man, having a devotion to teaching besides their knowledge and scholarship.
- 10. 10 ★In order to develop character in the educand the educator should himself develop his own character. ★The teacher should have self-control and humanist standpoint. ★The teacher should be inquisitive and should take interest in expansion of knowledge. ★Teachers must impart to the students zest for new experience, love for adventure in knowledge. METHODS OF TEACHING ➔ Reading Method ➔ Writing Method ➔ Explanation Method ➔ Meditation Method ➔ Text Book Method ➔ Tutorial Instruction Method ➔ Seminar Method SCHOOL/ EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION Schools should have good infrastructure, adequate classrooms, teaching Personnel and management. He suggested developing libraries and laboratories, appropriate space for the physical training and extra co-curricular activity.
- 11. 11 CONCLUSION Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan was a renowned Indian philosopher, statesman, professor, writer and educationist who brought India many laurels. He had an outstanding academic career and held many prestigious positions in various premier contemporary institutes. After he became the President of India, many of his students wanted to celebrate his birthday on 5th September as a big event. This humble man appealed to them to celebrate his birthday as Teachers’ Day. Hence, September 5 is celebrated as Teachers Day in India and other parts of the world. Dr. Radhakrishnan brought unfailing dignity and moral authority to all the positions that he held. He was a venerable figure of his time both in India and abroad. Dr. Radhakrishnan was conferred on the highest award of the nation, Bharat Ratna in 1954 for his commendable service to the country and mankind as well.