Question

Role of schools in society with reference to the viewpoint of ivan illich

Answer 1

Ivan Illich was a famous social and political thinker of the twentieth century. He gained fame after writing the book 'Deschooling Society' where he was critical of the system of education in the society. The school system believes that students learn mostly from the  teaching of the teachers. However, Illich believed that students gain most of their knowledge from outside the schools. he schools form as a place confinement for the students. So he advocated the dis-establishment of schools in society.

Answer 2

Ivan illich is a Roman Catholic priest and Austrian philosopher, popular for his work in education, work, medicine, and many other fields.

Explanation:

Ivan illich is a Roman Catholic priest and Austrian philosopher, popular for his work in education, work, medicine, and many other fields.

• Ivan Illich concluded that a good education program should have three objectives.

• It aimed to provide access to services to all who wish to learn at any point in their lives.

• The second was to make it possible for everyone who wants to share knowledge and meet others who want to learn from it.

• The third opportunity was to create a pool of opportunities.