Aims of EducationAsst. Prof. Y. N. Mhaske.

Motiwala College of Educational Sciences, Nashik.

What is mean by aims ?

• The words goal and objective are often confused with each other. They both describe things that a person may want to achieve or attain but in relative terms may mean different things. Both are desired outcomes of work done by a person but what sets them apart is the time frame, attributes they're set for and the effect they inflict.

Comparison charthttp://www.diffen.com/difference/Goal_vs_Objective

Goal Objective

Meaning

The purpose toward which an endeavor is directed.

Something that one's efforts or actions are intended to attain or accomplish; purpose; target.

Example

I want to achieve success in the field of genetic research and do what no one has ever done.

I want to complete this thesis on genetic research by the end of this month.

ActionGeneric action, or better still, an outcome towards which we strive.

Specific action - the objective supports attainment of the associated goal.

Measure Goals may not be strictly measurable or tangible.

Must be measurable and tangible.

Time frame

Longer term Mid to short term

What is Aims of Education ?

Aims give direction to activities. Aims of education are formulated keeping in view the needs of situation. Human nature is multisided with multiple needs, which are related to life. Educational aims are correlated to ideals of life.

Aims of Education decide the directions of Education.

Aims of Education in Contemporary World / India • Environment protection• Skill development • Global citizenship• International collaboration with knowledge • Respect towards nation • Social commitment • Leadership• Religious harmony• Communication• Adaptation• Self reliant• Character formation • Dignity towards labor

Environment protection

Skill development

Global citizenship

International collaboration with knowledge

Respect towards Nation

Social commitment

Leadership

Religious harmony

Communication

Adaptation

Self reliant

Character formation

Dignity towards labor