GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel. What do you understand by this statement? In your opinion, which five values should Indian education system inculcate in every student? Justify your choice.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2022

Family, Society and EducationHuman Values

Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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Abhinav SiwachAIR 12 · CSE 2022 · 76 wordsTheir whole copy

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Education as per Vivikananda refers to bringing out the perfection that is already existing in men.

It is kindling of flame :-

  1. It should kindle curiosity.

  2. It should ignite critical thinking, intellectual freedom in individual.

  3. It should give spirit of inquiry.

  4. It should lead to individuals respecting each other and love.

  5. Not filling vessel :- (a) not just memorizing facts, data, etc. (b) Not just filling with information and irrelevant content.

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