Education vs Learning
Education and Learning are two words that are often confused due to the closeness in their meanings. Actually, they are to be looked upon as two different words with different meanings.
The word ‘education’ is normally used in the sense of ‘instruction’. On the other hand, the word ‘learning’ is used normally in the sense of ‘knowledge’. This is the main difference between the two words. Sometimes, the word ‘education’ is used in the sense of ‘schooling’ too as in the sentences,
1. Angela received her education at the Holy Prince School.
2. Francis had his early education at St. Peter’s.
In both the sentences given above, you can find that the word ‘education’ is used in the sense of ‘schooling’. Otherwise, it is used in the primary sense of ‘instruction’.
Observe the sentence ‘Lucy went to London for higher education’. This sentence would mean ‘Lucy went to London for higher instruction (in a particular subject). It is interesting to note that the word ‘education’ is primarily used as a noun. It has its verbal form in the word ‘educate’, which means ‘to instruct’.
On the other hand, observe the two sentences given below.
1. Robert gives primary importance to learning.
2. Learning is one of the important aspects of life.
In both the sentences, you can see that the word ‘learning’ is used in the sense of ‘knowledge’. Sometimes, the word ‘learning’ is used in the expressions such as ‘learning the art of guitar-playing’, ‘learning the art of painting’ and the like. These are the differences between the two words, education and learning.
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