A Critical Evaluation of Rabindranath Tagore Works on Vocational Education

Abstract

The educational system developed by Rabindranath Tagore in Santiniketan dated back to 1901 in the form of a Brahmacharya Vidyalaya had the high goal of "joy of mind" of the scholars. Closeness to nature, classes in the open air, multidimensional class were some of the significant principles of the educational institution established by a Rabindranath Tagore. All these principles clearly aim to strengthen the scholars' happiness base.  A century before, Tagore had applied these principles of positive psychology to his educational trials. The present study is a humble work to trace Tagore's educational efforts on vocational and skill education. Vocational training is also veritably much necessary for the learners. It will help the learners to earn their livelihood in their life. The learners must attain training in their separate fields which will give them chance to establish themselves in their life. In 21st century education system in India, vocationalisation of education is veritably common. Since from school education, the learners tend to get vocational training in their education process.