Prem Chand Patanjali
Education is a major determinant of the welfare of nations, since the sum of individual education experiences has important implications for society as a whole. The changing conditions in an evermore inter-dependent world economy require more flexible, easily trainable labour forces that are better able to access and interpret the mass of available information. This, in turn, requires higher-quality, more adaptable education systems that can provide young people ...
Adult education in development planning terms is a marginal sub-sector within the education sector. Until recently, adult education has been perceived bye educational planners in India essentially as literacy education for the adult illiterate population or conceptualized as a limited type of compensatory education for those who have had missed opportunities for schooling at different levels. The present book illustrates the importance of adult education in ...
Distance education is a generic term that includes the range of teaching learning strategies variously described as home study or independent study. It is a highly welcome step in the direction of taking education to the door of those willing to acquire higher education but one unable to do so owing to lack of resources or paucity of time. In India distance education opportunities at the university level have increased enormously. Many trends are putting new ...
Prior to independence, the growth of institutions of higher education in India was very slow and diversification in areas of studies was very limited. After independence, the number of institutions has increased significantly. Today, there are more than 200 universities and equivalent institutions. Besides there are universities focusing on journalism, law, fine art, social work, planning and architecture and other specialized studies. The present volume covers ...
For individuals and for nation, education is the key to creating, applying, and spreading knowledge. Education for children must be the first call on the nation's resources. Primary education develops the capacity to learn, to read and use math, to acquire information, and to think critically about that information. It is the gateway to all higher levels of education that train the scientists, teachers, doctors, and other highly skilled professionals that every ...
The secondary education which serves as a bridge between primary and higher education is expected to prepare young persons between the age group 14-18 in the world of work and entry into higher education. The secondary education starts with classes 9-10 leading to higher secondary classes 11 and 12. The secondary education system of India is under the administrative control of the Union Department of Education and is supported by organisations NCERT, CBSE, NIOS, ...
In India, women and girls receive far less education than men, due both to social norms and fears of violence. The country has the largest population of non-school-going working girls. India's constitution guarantees free primary school education for both boys and girls up to age 14. This goal has been repeatedly reconfirmed, but primary education in India is not universal. Overall, the literacy rate for women is 54.16 percent versus 65.38 percent for men, ...
Education is central to development. It empowers people strengthen nations and is key to the attainment of developmental goals. This multi volume encyclopedic study is basically intended as a systematic and elaborate introduction to various phases of educational development in India since colonial rule to post-independence period. It deals with the these core areas of development: Primary, Secondary, Higher, Adult, Distance, Non-formal, Special, Women.