In a Socialist economy, the aims of education, curricula and methods of teaching are determined by

A. welfare of the society

B. market forces

C. democratic ideals, secularism, modernisation

D. social reforms and national development

E. aspiration of private stakeholders

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The term socialism refers to any system in which the production and distribution of goods and services is a shared responsibility of a group of people. Socialism is based upon economic and political theories that advocate for collectivism. In a state of socialism, there is no privately owned property.

Key Points

• Making education accessible and free to every individual in the state, socialism tries to narrow the gap between the ill-educated and well- educated.
• Inequality is thus wiped out among the people.
• The aims of education, curricula and methods of teaching are determined keeping in mind welfare of the society at large and with a focus on democratic ideals, secularism, modernization, social reforms and national development.
• The control of education is exercised by the state.
• Educational institutions are managed by the state, access to education for all is ensured.

Hence, we can conclude that A,C,D statements are correct.