AIMS AND

OBJECTIVESO
F EDUCATION
PRESENTED BY:

DIRECTOR BASS
18 JULY, 2024
 Presentation sequence
1. Introduction.
2. Etymological Meaning Of Education.
3. Definition of Education.
4. I m p o r t a n c e O f E d u c a t i o n A n d I t s C o n t r i b u t i o n s To w a r d s
We l l B e i n g O f A S t u d e n t .
5. Aims of Education.
6. Main Objectives Of Education.
7. F u n c t i o n s O f E d u c a t i o n To w a r d s I n d i v i d u a l .
8. Conclusion.
Introduction
a. Education is a never-ending journey. The aims of
education or its primary goal is to promote a child's
holistic development. As the child grows, the results of
education are visible in the form of a better and more
prosperous life. This is mainly because education
empowers people to become mindful of their liberties
and obligations in a societal structure.
b. E d u c a t i o n i s a s y s t e m a t i c p ro c e s s t h ro u g h
w h i c h a c h i l d o r a n a d u l t a c q u i re s k n o w l e d g e ,
experience, skill and sound attitude. It makes
a n i n d i v i d u a l c i v i l i z e d , re f i n e d , c u l t u re d a n d
educated. For a civilized and socialized
s o c i e t y, e d u c a t i o n i s t h e o n l y m e a n s . I t s g o a l i s
to make an individual perfect. Every society
gives importance to education because it is a
panacea for all evils. It is the key to solve the
v a r i o u s p ro b l e m s o f l i f e .
 Etymological Meaning Of
Education
‘Educate’, which means ‘to bring out‘ or ‘to nourish’.

‘Educere’, which means ‘to lead out ‘ or ‘to draw out’.

Éducantum’, which means ‘act of teaching‘ or ‘training’.

‘Educatus’, which means ‘to bring up, rear, educate’.

‘Educatio’, which means ‘a breeding, a bringing up, a rearing’.

 Definition of Education
1. By education I mean an all-round drawing out of the best in
m a n - b o d y, m i n d a n d s p i r i t . ’
-Mahatma Gandhi
2. ‘Education is the creation of sound mind in a sound body’.
-Aristotle
3. ‘Education is the complete development of the individuality
of the child
-TP Nuun
Importance Of Education And Its
Contributions Towards Well Being
Of A Student
Education teaches us to distinguish between fair and evil, unethical
and ethical.

Education provides a person hope that they will be able to address

the difficulties that humanity is currently facing.

Education empowers you to challenge everything that appears to be

incorrect.
Education teaches you how to conduct yourself correctly and effectively.

Education assists you in discovering the truth and challenges you to think in
new ways.

Illusions get dispelled by proper education.

It increases your awareness and confidence.

Education aims to develop children into good citizens. Responsible citizens

apply their learning and gained skills to help themselves and others. They help
to move the human race ahead in areas such as equality, justice, and harmony.
 Aims of Education
Vo c a ti o n a l A i m :
• Education enables students to make a good living in the future. It makes them
independent and successful not just culturally but also financially.
• Occupational competence remains a strong focus of education.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge is as essential for intellectual development as nutrition is for body
development.
• It encourages lifestyle changes, self-realization, and societal progress.
• It leads to effective interpersonal relationships and healthy life adaptations.
• Knowledge acquisition remains a significant goal of education.
C o m p l e te L i v i n g :
• Education must familiarize a child with the actions of healthy living.
• The aim of education may include childbearing and childrearing,
consciousness, activities connected to socioeconomic and cultural
responsibilities, and aspects linked to the appropriate use of free time.

To ta l D e ve l o p m e nt :
• The aims and objectives of education seek to grow the overall
personality of the learner. These include physiological, intellectual,
moral, social, and spiritual growth.
H a r m o n i o u s D eve l o p m e nt :
• Harmonious development refers to the overall growth of humans.
• It includes physical, mental, artistic, and ethical aspects of growth.
• The goal of education is to develop a balanced personality.
• Education must nurture every child's capabilities and qualities in a
coordinated manner the aims and objectives of education.

M o ra l D e ve l o p m e nt :
• Education should help children to develop moral ideals.
• Education must develop attributes like kindness, truthfulness, love,
empathy, caring attitude, integrity, courage, respect, and honesty.
C h a ra c te r D e ve l o p m e nt :
• Character development is fundamental goal of education.
• Education comprises the nurturing of particular human ideals.
• Education helps the formation of mindsets and preferences that comprise a
person's personality.

S e l f- re a l i zati o n :
• Education should assist a person in becoming what they need to become,
depending on their specific potentials.
C u l t u ra l D e v e l o p m e n t :
• Through education, every individual must become sophisticated and civilized.
• Artistic growth is also a crucial component of education and results in the
improvement of artistic sense and compassion.

C i ti ze n s h i p :
• We educate students to become excellent citizens of their country.
• Education helps them acquire traits that will benefit society.
• It makes them aware of their commitments, obligations, and responsibilities to
society.
• As a democratic citizen, the child should be taught to respect diverse ideas.
Pe r s o n a l A n d C o m m u n i t y G o a l s

• The most crucial goal of education is the complete growth and evolution of
the student.
• Fundamental goal of education is societal growth.
• Humans are social beings who require a community to survive.
• A person owes everything to society that they must repay.
• Education should aid in developing and maintaining a sense of commitment
and devotion to society and its interests.
Main Objectives Of Education
To support the students to acquire knowledge and skills.

To maintain corrective attitude and behavior.

To develop the society in the field of economy, culture and

maintain societal development.

To qualify the individual as a beneficial/ productive member

of his/her society.
 Functions Of Education
Towards Individual
1. Development of Inborn Potentialities:
Education helps the child to develop the inborn
potentialities of child providing scope to develop.
2. M o d i f y i n g B e h a v i o r : E d u c a t i o n h e l p s t o m o d i fy
the past behavior through learning and through
different agencies of education.
3. All-round Development: Education aims at the
all round development of child physical, mental,
social, emotional and spiritual.
4. Preparing for the future: After completion of
e d u c a t i o n t h e c h i l d c a n e a r n i t s l i v e l i h o o d g e tt i n g
p r o p e r e d u c a t i o n , w h i c h h a s p r o d u c t i v i ty. T h e
education should be imparted according to the own
interest of the child.
5. D e v e l o p i n g P e r s o n a l i t y : T h e w h o l e p e r s o n a l i ty o f
t h e c h i l d i s d e v e l o p e d p hy s i c a l l y, i n t e l l e c t u a l l y,
m o ra l l y, s o c i a l l y, a e s t h e t i c a l l y a n d s p i r i t u a l l y. H e /
s h e i s r e c o g n i z e d i n t h e s o c i e ty.
6. Helping the adjustability: Man differs from
b e a s t . M a n h a s r e a s o n i n g a n d t h i n k i n g p o w e r. M a n
t r i e s h i s b e s t t o a d j u s t w i t h h i s o w n e nv i r o n m e n t
Conclusion:
In conclusion, education makes you a better person and
h e l p s t o d e v e l o p y o u r o v e r a l l p e r s o n a l i t y. I n a d d i t i o n , i t
enhances your personality and helps you make better
rational decisions. It helps you to face all the worldly
challenges amicably and living a successful life. It makes
you SMART a nd GOOD. B esides, i t m a kes you highly
c i v i l i z e d , c o m p e t e n t a n d p r o d u c t i v e m e m b e r o f s o c i e t y.