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Impact of Rabindranath Tagore’s Philosophy on the Education of Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Gorden, T.; Jamahir, P. M.
Tagore's philosophy of education, rooted in humanism, creativity, and a deep appreciation for nature, continues to resonate in Sri Lanka's educational landscape and has had a significant impact on shaping its educational system. As Sri Lankan educators and policymakers encountered Tagore's ideas, they saw an opportunity to revolutionize their educational practices and adapt them to their unique socio-cultural context. This research paper explores the impact of Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy of education in Sri Lanka. Research Objectives were to examine the philosophy of education of Rabindranath Tagore and the impact of Rabindranath Tagore’s philosophy of education in Sri Lanka. Data for the research was collected from secondary sources and analyzed qualitatively. Secondary data directly address the impact of Rabindranath Tagore's philosophy on education in Sri Lanka. This data included scholarly articles, books, reports, and historical documents that discuss this specific subject. Content analysis is the primary research method used in this study. It systematically analyzes textual and documentary data to uncover themes, patterns, and trends related to Tagore's impact on Sri Lankan education. Historical methodology, analytical methodology, and descriptive methodology were used as research methodologies. Sri Lankans were drawn to Tagore's emphasis on holistic learning, freedom of thought, and the integration of arts and literature in education. Tagore's principles were integrated into the arts, literature, and music programs, enriching the cultural fabric of Sri Lankan education, and nurturing a sense of identity and pride in the nation's heritage. In conclusion, while Tagore's philosophy of education may not have had an immediate impact on the education system in Sri Lanka, his ideas have contributed to the development of a more holistic and creative approach to learning in the country.
Rabindranath Tagore’s Educational Philosophy in Contemporary Indian Society
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2021) Gorden, T.
Educational thoughts are the basic weapon for the social, religious, political, economic progress and reform of a country. According to Tagore’s writings and activities exposed that Rabindranath Tagore became more focused in educational reform to modernizing India. In particular, Tagore’s philosophical thoughts on education are found in many dimensions, such as the Aim of Education, educational practices, curriculum designing, teacher-student relationship, and the role of teacher. Tagore believed that education should help an individual to attain complete manhood. This research mainly analyze the attributes of educational philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore, how to his educational philosophy make every individual a complete human being and providing new recommendations to the field of education. This research was purely theoretical based. Data of the research was collected from primary & secondary source and analyzed qualitatively. Historical methodology, analytical methodology and descriptive methodology are used here as research methodologies. The conclusion of the research that, Rabindranath Tagore’s educational system can develop intellectually, physically, morally, socially and spiritually. Also, could help an individual to attain complete manhood. When Tagore’s educational philosophical thoughts incorporated in the policy of education, the student will be able to excel not only in education but also in extracurricular activities with spiritual, moral and aesthetic values and which will enable them to acquire knowledgeable human qualities. These values form the basis for the students to build a non-violent and nondiscriminatory society.