The Ultimate Aim of Education: Building a Better Society

04/02/25

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When a person lives in a civilised society, there are certain responsibilities they have towards themselves, their community, family, and the nation at large. These responsibilities start with offering opportunities to children from an early age. Childhood is a time when a child must get the necessary learning and development opportunities to become a functioning member of society.

When it comes to addressing what is the aim of education, scholars, philosophers and educators have outlined how education impacts people and communities. These aims are the foundation of our society. Without having an aim, education would be a directionless attempt that wouldn’t get the results that it should.

Let us have a look at the six ultimate aim of education and how they help in building a better society.

1. Individual Development

Education impacts every individual life. When a child has access to the right learning opportunities, it impacts their cognitive ability, physical growth, ideas, and morals. We at Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children India) focus on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), wherein we provide appropriate care and stimulation to a child’s brain in the early years of development to ensure healthy brain growth and development.

2. Social Aim

Human beings are primarily social animals who reside in communities and whose behaviours and actions are a sum of all individuals around them. A child’s development relies heavily on the kind of people they are surrounded by, such as their parents, schoolmates, siblings, friends, and more. Thus, for children to become functioning human beings and valuable members of society, they need to have access to quality educational environments.

3. Knowledge Gain

For children to fit into and act as contributing members of society, they need to possess the knowledge that comes with education. India’s educational system, especially for primary education, focuses on a child’s holistic growth and ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to become healthy adults. An important part of this learning phase is Foundational Literacy and Numeracy, which focuses on a child’s ability to read, write, and perform basic operations with numbers. This focus on their development at an early age (three to eight-age group) creates a necessary foundation and indispensable prerequisite for all future learning.

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4. Vocational Aim

When a child has access to education, they are more likely to contribute to their families, communities, and society at large. Education provides one with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to work and earn a living. Once one has access to ways to make a living, they are more likely to be a contributing member of society and impact both the economic and industrial progress of a nation.

5. Character Building

Schools and educational institutions focus on more than just academics. When a child has access to a healthy learning environment, it shapes their entire character. It is believed that the main concern of a teacher isn’t to impart knowledge or cultivate a child but to ensure the strength and purity of character. Going to school and living in an environment that promotes good over evil influences a child’s character and helps them grow into righteous individuals.

Our Efforts Towards Education

We at Bal Raksha Bharat believe that education is the foundation for achieving full human potential and promoting national development. We ensure that every child, no matter who they are or where they come from, should have equal access to quality education. One of our main missions is to ensure every child in India has access to education, healthcare, nutrition, and other important development opportunities. Through initiatives like donation for education, we work in alignment with district, state, and national-level government bodies and ensure their programmes are implemented in every corner of the nation.

You can also become a part of this change by volunteering with us or donate online to a cause today.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the aim of education?

Education plays an important role in society and ensures a child’s personal, societal, and character development.

2. What is the ultimate aim of education, according to Swami Vivekananda?

According to Swami Vivekananda, the ultimate aim of education is spiritual growth and development.

3. What is the role of education in building a society?

Education equips individuals with the necessary skills, knowledge, and values for personal and collective growth.

BRB Admin