Characteristics of integral education
Integral education pdf!
Sri Aurobindo developed an education system which is popularly known as integral education.
Educational philosophy of sri aurobindoIntegral Education aims at bringing about change not merely in the society but primarily in the human behaviour or nature itself. Therefore it seeks to help the individual as follows:
1. To develop an integrate personality of both the pupil & the teacher.
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To realize self-perfection in physical, mental, vital, psychic and spiritual aspects.
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Sri aurobindo on education pdf
To manifest supreme divine consciousness in the physical life.
Curriculum
Sri Aurobindo includes the four basic values, physical, vital, mental and psychic in his curriculum. The child is not moulded according to the desire of his parents or teachers.
Therefore he emphasizes flexible, interest-related and environment-based curriculum.
Yoga, physical exercise through games, sports etc. Intellectual cultivation through reading, writing, learning, teaching and so on. Spiritual values are also emphasized by him.
Methods of Teaching
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