Narrow and Broader Meanings of Education
By-
Rimush Narzary
Asstt. Professors
Bengtol College, Bengtol
CONCEPT OF
NARROW & BROADER
MEANING OF EDUCATION
Introduction:
It is very difficult to give a definite
meaning of the term ‘Education’ as
it is an abstract entity and its
concept is dynamic.
It is a continuous process of
evaluation and at every stage it has
a different meaning according to
conditions, then prevailing
.
Education is limited under
the educational institutions.
It does not include the
outside of four walls of
classroom institution.
Narrow meaning of
education emphasizes on
bookish knowledge.
In its narrow sense, Education
means
Schooling
. Here, everything is
systematic, prefix and predetermined. The
curriculum, methods of teaching, examination
and teacher are prefix and predetermined. It
is a systematic process to achieve the definite
goals of education through classroom
instruction.
Education in its Broader
Meaning:
In its broader meaning, education is a
life-long process. In this connection, J.S.
Mackenzie says: In the wider sense, “it is
a process that goes on throughout life,
and is promoted by every experience in
life.”
According to Prof. Danville,
“Education includes all the
influences which act upon an
individual during his passage
from the cradle to the grave.”
Thus, education in its broader
meaning is the cumulative effect
of variances received by an
individual in his home, out-of-
home life, in the school, out of
school etc.
All experiences are said to be
educative the bite of mosquito, the
taste of a watermelon, the
experiences of falling in love, of
flying in an aeroplane, of being
caught in a storm in a small boat
experiences have directly educative
effect on us.
Whatever broadens our horizon,
deepens our insight, refines our
reactions, and stimulate thought and
feeling educates us.
Education is a complex concept with both narrow and broader meanings. The narrow view focuses on formal schooling within institutions, while the broader perspective sees education as a lifelong process encompassing various life experiences. Profound insights from educators like J.S. Mackenzie and Prof. Danville shed light on the multidimensional nature of education, highlighting how individuals are constantly learning and growing from interactions within and beyond traditional educational settings.
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CONCEPT OF NARROW & BROADER MEANING OF EDUCATION By By- - Rimush Rimush Narzary Asstt Asstt. Professors . Professors Bengtol College, College, Bengtol Narzary Bengtol Bengtol
Introduction: It is very difficult to give a definite meaning of the term Education as it is an abstract entity and its concept is dynamic. It is a continuous process of evaluation and at every stage it has a different meaning according to conditions, then prevailing.
Education is limited under the educational institutions. It does not include the outside of four walls of classroom institution. Narrow meaning of education emphasizes on bookish knowledge.
In means systematic, prefix and predetermined. The curriculum, methods of teaching, examination and teacher are prefix and predetermined. It is a systematic process to achieve the definite goals of education instruction. its narrow Schooling. Here, everything is sense, Education through classroom
Education in its Broader Meaning: In its broader meaning, education is a life-long process. In this connection, J.S. Mackenzie says: In the wider sense, it is a process that goes on throughout life, and is promoted by every experience in life.
According to Prof. Danville, Education includes all the influences which act upon an individual during his passage from the cradle to the grave.
Thus, education in its broader meaning is the cumulative effect of variances received by an individual in his home, out-of- home life, in the school, out of school etc.
All experiences are said to be educative the bite of mosquito, the taste of a watermelon, the experiences of falling in love, of flying in an aeroplane, of being caught in a storm in a small boat experiences have directly educative effect on us. Whatever broadens our horizon, deepens our insight, refines our reactions, and stimulate thought and feeling educates us.
