Recommendations of Indian
Education Commission(1964-66) on
Value Education
lecture by
Dr. Ab Waheed Shah
1. It tried to cover every field and aspect
of the entire educational system.
2. Its firm belief that education is the
most powerful instrument of national
development.
3. The opening sentence of the
commission, the destiny of India is being
shaped in her classrooms, denotes the
value of education that determine the
level of prosperity, welfare and future of
the country.
4.Education for increasing
productivity:
Make science education an integral
part of school course.
Work experience
Vocational education to meet the
needs of industry, commerce,
agriculture etc.
Improvement of scientific and
technical education and research at
the university stage.
5. Education for social and national
integration:
Common school system
Social service programmes
Teaching of languages, literature,
philosophy and history of India.
6. Education for modernization:
Adopting new methods of teaching.
Proper development of intrinsic
attitudes and values and building
essential skills like independent
training.
Emphasizing teaching of vocational
subjects and science.
7. Development of Democracy:
The success of democracy depends on
the enlightened citizenship and
enlightened citizenship is based on the
education of the masses. Education is
the most powerful instrument to make
the people aware of their rights and
responsibilities.
8. Cultivation of social, moral and
spiritual values:
Education system should emphasize
the development of fundamental,
social, moral and spiritual values.
The commission recommended the
study of major religions of the world.
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