As an educator and scholar deeply invested in shaping the future of teacher education, I am delighted to present Foundation of Education, a comprehensive textbook crafted for the B.Ed. Semester 1 students of Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, under Course Code 01. This book is designed to serve as a foundational guide for student teachers, equipping them with a holistic understanding of education's multifaceted dimensions—philosophical, sociological, psychological, and Liberaeconomic. My aim in writing this text is to bridge theoretical insights with practical applications, fostering a reflective and informed approach to teaching. Education is not merely a process of imparting knowledge but a dynamic interplay of ideas, values, and societal needs that shape individuals and communities. This book is structured to align with the course objectives, enabling student teachers to grasp the meaning, nature, and aims of education, explore its philosophical and social underpinnings, and appreciate its psychological and economic significance. Each chapter has been carefully curated to provide clarity, depth, and relevance, drawing from the contributions of great thinkers like Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, and regional luminaries like Srimanta Sankardev and Gurudev Kalicharan Brahma. My hope is that this book will inspire student teachers to view education as a transformative force, empowering them to become thoughtful, compassionate, and effective educators who contribute meaningfully to society.

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