S. Gupta
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The state shall Endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education to all children until they complete the age of 14 years.
Constitutional mandate 1950. It shall be ensured that free and compulsory education of satisfactory quality is provided to all children up to 14 years of age before we enter the twenty first century. National Policy of Education 1986. Every child/citizen of this ...
About 20 per cent of the world's total population is residing in the mountains and this proportion is likely to increase in the present century as environmental degradation and population is driving the human population for settlement in the clean and serene environment of the mountains. Himalayan region has sizeable area in countries like India, China/Tibet, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bhutan etc. Remarkable progress has been made on agro-animal research and ...
The book attempts to analyse the role of education in bringing about a peaceful and silent revolution for ushering in an era of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in India. Various emerging problems of education in India are discussed in their philosophical, sociological and global; perspectives. The special focus of this publication is on the realization of the aspirations, ideals and values as enshrined in the Constitution of India and the vital role of ...
The book attempts to provide a brief but constructive and critical analysis of the observations and recommendations contained in National Curriculum Framework-2005, formulated by the steering committee set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India under the chairmanship of Prof. Yash Pal. Since the focus on educational reforms is in the light of the document 'Learning Without Burden' (1993), its main recommendations with their ...
The field of education has grown enormously. Thinkers on education from East and West continue to enrich the professional literature with their important contribution. The book covers inspiring thoughts of celebrity philosophers and thinkers on education. It also includes their rich contribution to education as well as their published works. Brief-notes and name-index of several other thinkers in the field added in the book further enhance its utility. The Users ...
The book covers a wide range of issues and themes relating to the management and supervision of educational institutions. It highlights the significance of the observations made by the Kothari Commission that "The destiny of India is now being shaped in her classroom'. Accordingly it analyses the role of the heads, teachers, Administrators and Supervisors in training the students in the 'Art of Living' harmoniously and developing ideals and values needed in ...
Advancements in Information and communication technology (ICT) have influenced almost all the dimensions of education and all levels. Consequently a new discipline "Educational Technology' has emerged recently. In this book an attempt is made to analyze the impact of technology on the theory and practices of teaching learning. The focus of this publication is on four broad themes -concept of educational technology including 'technology of Education' and ...
The fact is that about two third of brain development is nearly complete during the first two years of child's life and the rest in second two years. Hence there is need for utmost care of the child during this period. This book provides an extensive and in-depth analysis of dimensions of early childhood care and education in simple language. The book will not only be useful for students undergoing teacher training programmes but also for parents and individuals ...
This is one of the few books dealing exclusively with secondary education. It provides an extensive as well as an in-depth analysis of all important issues and problems relating to secondary education. The period covered, in this book, is since 1813, however focus is on the contemporary period. The volume is organized on three themes, namely development of secondary education in India, issues and problems and school management and it takes note of financial ...