Holistic Approach in Education- An Overview

U. Karthik; R. Sivakumar

doi:10.34293/sijash.v12iS2-Jan.8882

U. Karthik Assistant Professor, K.S.R College of Education, Tiruchengode, Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India
R. Sivakumar Associate Professor, Department of Education - CDOE, Annamaliai University, Tamilnadu, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v12iS2-Jan.8882

Keywords: Education, Holistic Education, Advantages, Disadvantages, Wholeness, Spirituality

Abstract

Holistic Education is a method to equip students with the skills to tackle various challenges and inculcate themselves in all their academic pursuits. Thus, this paper examines the inbuilt principle of the holistic approach in education to try to provide a definition of the concept itself. Holistic education is built upon diverse philosophical perspectives and teaching methods. It emphasizes the idea of wholeness, striving to include all the important facets of human activities. This approach acknowledges modern cultural influences in guiding young minds which helps them to embrace their humanity. Holistic Education sheds light on significant life challenges and provides opportunities for overcoming obstacles, achieving success, and understanding the foundational concepts necessary for modernize the future goals.