Principles of Educational System

Contents: 1. Evolution of education in ancient India. 2. Great educators and their contributions in the field of education. 3. Education and society. 4. Elementary education in India. 5. Secondary education in India. 6. Educational principles and philosophy. 7. Teacher’s education-objectives and perspectives.

Education in ancient India always played a vital role in the upliftment of the society. There are several literary sources that offer references about education system of the ancient societies. The Mahabharata, some Dharma Sutras, particularly those of Gautama Buddha and Apastamba and the Manu Smriti, are the principal works dealing with the system of education in ancient India. The term Upanayana literally means taking near. By this ceremony, boys of the three upper classes namely Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishya are taken to the preceptor, and initiated to Vedic Study.

The present book entitled Principles of Educational System discusses all the aspects of education. The text are arranged in a lucid form and written in a simple colloquial English language.