AIMS OF EDUCATION-+++Education is a dynamic and lifelong process.Any extensive process,with a number of intervening steps ,has certain aims.These aims gives a direction and focus to the whole process.The determination of educational aims is conditioned by the varying  social,economic and political factors and by the differing philosophical and religious under currents.In olden times,the aims of education were directed towards realization of a good society,by developing good individuals.But,in the present world ,there is absence of the concept of good.It is a highly subjective term that varies with place and time.Hence ,aims of education  may be diverse  and conflicting.Thus ,their framing requires a yardstick in the form of certain criteria for sound educational aims.       INDIVIDUAL AIMS OF EDUCATION.                The individual aims of education focus on the interests,inherent capacity,and the abilities of an individual.They consider each individual to have a distinct entity,and focus on the development of the unique individuality of every individual.These are based on the fact that the developments of individuals results in the development of the society.some individual aims of education are----                                                    1) development of an individual physically ,mentally,and spiritually------is the prime individual aim of education.2) developing the capacity for understanding the world and to have an integrated outlook on life.3)Enhancing the individuals creative expression and his or her capacity for aesthetic appreciation.4)making the individual self confident and self dependent.5)development of the capacity of critical thinking and open mindedness.6) development of a scientific attitude and a scientific temper7)development of capacity  for independent,value based decision making8)to enable individuals to develop their potentialities and  to attain self realization.                                                               SOCIAL AIMS-----social aims are equally important,as an individual is a social being  and lives in the society.These aims  are based on the fact that an individual is a part of the society,to which he or she has to adjust and contribute.They emphasize that the progress of a society is dependent on its individual. And vice versa.Thus,they focus on making the individuals socially efficient.The following are some social aims  of education--------1) developing the ability to adjust to the society and its changes 2)developing an understanding of the various processes in the society and their role within it.3) developing the ability to  participate in the society and its socio economic process.4)inculcating a feeling of togetherness and spirit of working  in co operation with other members of the society.