Gurukul System of Learning

Gurukul

Gururemoves darkness of ignorance by imparting knowledge Kulafamily and clan Gurukulancient Indian concept of education where pupil learnt by residing with the teacher (like a family) Male child at the age of 8yrs would leave for Gurukul (for 12yrs)

Life here was toughdisciplined, hard work, focus. But this helped positively Responsible & learned individuals Study in natural environment But admission was not simple Guru-dakshinaat the end of training Example- Eklavya- Dronacharya

Advantages of Gurukul System

All round development Practical knowledge Simple living & high thinking Close to nature Skills like singing, archery etc were also imparted They were taught values, mannerswhich helped them in future life

Disadvantages

Staying away from parents at a tender age for such a long period Discrimination at the entry level. Eg-Eklavya Females were not admitted Gurus words were final. No scope of argumentations Lived a sheltered lifeunaware of the complexities of the world

Ancient & Present education system

Ancient GURUKUL system run by a Brahmin a Guru Making sacrifice for education Lessons learnt in natural surroundings Only Kings could send their Princes to Gurus for training Gurudakshina

Modern Run by the Govt. , education committee & ministers No sacrifices (stay with parents) Held in classroom Anyone can take admission Fees collected by institutionsthen salary is given to teachers

No fixed syllabus. Ancient texts were studied Development of all round personality Direct contact with teachers. Teachers character had a great influence on students

Fixed syllabus. Subjects too are fixed & compulsory Make a student fit to face the world & earn his livelihood Direct contact with teachers is possible only for few hours after class. Apart5 from what is taught in the class, a teachers personality hardly has an impact

About 80-90% of population was outside the reach of Gurukul. Only boys were admitted. Not based on merit.

Admission on merit. Open to all. There are coed as well as schools meant only for girls or just boys

Capability OF Teachers

Gurukul System By virtue of taking birth as a Brahmin, a person could teach. Admit pupils as per his own wish and choices Certify them as and when he thought it was apt Teacher was not bound by any laws, rules/ regulationsno external control

Modern System Selection of teachers is based on qualifications & merit Teachers do not usually reside in the institution (there are exceptions here) No personal power in certification etc. The board, institution or the university is in charge. Is bound by external laws, rules & codes