Higher Education System - Higher Education Systems Section 1

A teacher should be aware of educational problems so that they can understand challenges, reflect on their practice, and contribute meaningfully to improvements. This knowledge helps in becoming an informed educator capable of adapting to changing educational needs.

Option A: only a teacher can do something about solving them
Incorrect; while teachers can help, solving problems requires collaboration with other stakeholders.

Option B: he can tell about the same to another teacher
Incorrect; just informing others doesn’t imply deep understanding or problem-solving.

Option C: teachers can tell the government about it
Incorrect; awareness isn’t just about reporting—it’s about understanding.

Option D: with this knowledge, the teacher can have information about education
Correct; being informed is the foundation for reflection and action in education.

Education primarily aims to develop the inherent abilities and potential of students. It nurtures their intellect, creativity, and moral values, helping them grow into well-rounded individuals.

Option A: reforming the society
Incorrect; it’s a by-product, not the primary goal.

Option B: making students discipline
Incorrect; discipline is a means, not the core objective.

Option C: developing inherent abilities/powers of students
Correct; this is the core aim of true education.

Option D: making students followers of teachers
Incorrect; education promotes independence, not blind following.

Gandhiji believed that literacy is not the same as education. He emphasized character building, vocational skills, and holistic development over mere literacy.

Option A: In education, experimentation, work and research must be given due places
Correct; Gandhi supported learning through productive work.

Option B: Education must be self-dependent
Correct; he believed in self-reliance through vocational training.

Option C: Literacy is education
Incorrect; Gandhi made a clear distinction between the two.

Option D: Education must be such as to develop all the powers and inherent qualities of children
Correct; holistic development was a key principle of Nai Talim.

The Personalized System of Instruction (PSI), though student-centered, may lack opportunities for social interaction and competition, and it can sometimes lead to inefficiency if not managed well.

Option A: does not inculcate a feeling of socialisation in students
Correct; the individual approach may reduce peer interaction.

Option B: does not inculcate a feeling of competition in students
Correct; focus is on self-paced mastery, not competition.

Option C: leads to wastage of time and energy
Correct; without motivation or monitoring, it may lead to delay or disengagement.

Option D: all of these are true
Correct; it summarizes all the above points.