Discuss the importance and purpose of education.

Discuss the importance and purpose of education.

1.Education for Discipline: This aims at forming and strengthening the mental faculties of an individual
2.Education for character: This seeks to form morally responsible and socially sensitive human beings
Education for knowledge: This is concerned with teaching knowledge and skills essential for life.
3.Education for Life: This is concerned with teaching relevant competencies in life e.g. civility and social decency
4.Education for growth: This is concerned with supplying opportunity for personal growth
5.Education for general fulfillment: This is concerned with promoting personal autonomy, and happiness in life.
6.Education for aesthetic refinement: This is concerned with preparing people to appreciate beauty. It helps to supply standards for making aesthetic judgments.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 12, 2019 at 13:59

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