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Question
Write short notes.
Importance of education
Solution
Education is a broad process of learning that broadens an individual's cognitive horizons and develops in them the skills to choose, evaluate, and add to existing knowledge. The functions of education can be as follows :
Inculcate common values and moral beliefs: Children coming from diverse family and community backgrounds gain an understanding of the common values and moral beliefs in society through school education.
Fosters self discipline: Through education, children learn self discipline. They internalise the social rules that contribute to the smooth function of society.
Teaches specialised skills: The education system teaches specialised skills needed for a complex modern economy. For example, technical schools are specially designed to provide technical I vocational training.
Instills the value of achievement in children: Schools like wider society, largely operate on a meritocratic basis. Those with ability and talent achieve their just rewards.
