curriculum definition of Rabindranath Tagore
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Life Sketch
Family Background
Born in calcutta
14 th and youngest son of Maharishi Devandranath
Tagore family was well known for their progressive & enlightened views
Asia’s first nobel prize winner
Poet Philosopher & Painter
Academic Background
Received his early education at home from a private tutor
Studied Upanishads, astrology & Sanskrit from his father
Went to England to study law. Developed a good taste in English Literature
Established shanthi Niketan at Bolpur in 1901
Burst into international fame when his book “Gitanjali” won the Nobel prize for literature in 1913
Shanthi Nikethan grew into a world university called Viswa Bharati
His Philosophy of life
Believed in Vedas
Viewed that God is one and He is the creator of man as well as nature
Believed in brotherhood of Man, Fatherhood of God and in the need for universalreligion
Individualist
Idealist
Spiritualist
Humanist
Internationalist
Educational Philosophy
Practical Educationalist
3 sources of knowledge
Nature
Life
Teacher
School should not be factories, but should provide a free atmosphere to have close contact withnature & universe
Self-government should be practiced in school
First hand knowledge from mother “Nature” – Nature is the greatest of all educators
Basic Principles of Tagore Philosophy
Harmony with all things
Highest Education – To make our life in harmony with nature, human surroundings &international relations
Principles of freedom
During education, child should enjoy full freedom.