Education in India: Perspectives, Opportunities and Challenges

✍ Scribed by Anju Beniwal

• Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
• Year: 2021
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 178
• Series: Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Education builds the individual, so it builds the nation. Education is the primary means of socialization in every society and plays a very important role in the economic development of any country. Education helps people increase knowledge, results in skill development, and enables them to know their rights and duties towards their family, society, and the nation. Various future prospects have been considered and policies have been drafted to ensure quality education in India. The aim of education should always be to improve and raise the entire system and to impart knowledge, develop vision and good moral values. The rapid changes and complexity of today's world present new challenges and put new demands on our education system. In confronting this challenge, it is necessary to understand the various perspectives and opportunities of education. This edited collection mainly focuses on the following issues regarding education: â¢Higher Education System: Ancient to Modern Age â¢Human Rights Education: Needs and Future Actions â¢Mixed Mode Course Contrive and Distribution â¢Open and Distance Education â¢Reflective Practice in Teaching and Learning â¢Changing Scenario in Higher Education of India â¢Indian Education System: Opportunities and Challenges â¢New Education Environment: Issues, Challenges and Constraints

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
Indian Higher Education System: A Study from Ancient to Modern Age
Abstract
Introduction
Education in Ancient India
Educational System in Gurukul
Relation between Teacher and Students
Size of the Class in Ancient India
Taxila
Specialized Subjects of Higher Education
Nalanda
Education in the Epics
Education in the Later Ancient Period
Development of Social Work
Development of Personality
Making Formal and Informal Education Responsible
Providing Free Education
Societal Needs
Higher Education in Medieval India
The Madrasah as a System of Education
Education in the Colonial Period
Colonial Education
Women’s Education in India
Present Indian Education System
Central Government and Higher Education
Where India Stand Globally
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2
Human Rights Education in India: Needs And Future Actions
Abstract
Introduction
Goals of Human Rights Education
Human Right Education in India
The Impartation of Human Right Education
Future Aspect of HRE
Conclusion
References
Chapter 3
Blended Course Design and Delivery in the Present Scenario
Abstract
Introduction
Faculty and Student Perceptions of E-Learning
Theoretical Support for Blended Course Design and Delivery
Blended Delivery
Discussion
Flexibility
Blended Design and Instruction Considerations
Adjust the Course Design
Activities
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4
Open and Distance Education Evolution in Contemporary Situations
Abstract
Introduction
Characteristics of Distance Education
Features of Open and Distance Education
Scope of Open and Distance Learning
The Paradigm Shift in Distance Education
Nomenclatures Used for Open and Distance Education
Types of Open and Distance Learning Institutions
Differences between FACE-TO-FACE Education and Open Distance Learning
Generation of Open and Distance Educators in Indian Context
Let Us Sum Up
References
Chapter 5
Reflective Practice: Creating a Supportive and Productive Learning Environment
Abstract
Introduction
Reflection or Reflective Practice
Reflective Experience from My Teaching Roles
My First Reflective Professional Development Experience
Reflections on Peer Observation
Self-Reflections on Teaching
My First Reflective Experience of Evaluation of a Module and Related Assessment Tasks
Reflections on My First Online Teaching and Learning Course
Myself as a Reflective Practitioner Today
Conclusion
Implications of the study
References
Chapter 6
Changing Scenario in Higher Education of India
Abstract
Introduction
An Overview in Higher Education of India
Role of the Indian Government and Private Sector in Higher Education
Private Sector
Issues in Furthering Access to Higher Education
Poor Infrastructure
Inadequate Faculty
Unqualified or Untrained Faculty
Inappropriate Curriculum
Ineffective Monitoring
Social Differences between Classes
Poor Government Funding
Measures to Improve Access to Quality Education
Making a Realistic Financial Plan
Infrastructure Development
Provision of Adequately Trained and Qualified Faculty
Eliminate Ethnic Inequalities
Promote Use of Internet and Communication Technology
Institutions Must Be Enabled with Better Fund
Adequate Financial Schemes for the Economically Weaker Sections
Remove Overlapping of Authority
Industry Oriented Curriculum
Other Measures
Conclusion
References
Chapter 7
Opportunities and Challenges in Indian Education System
Abstract
Introduction
Problem Statement
Objectives of the Study
Methodology
Higher Education in India
Opportunities
Challenges
(i) Growth in the System
(ii) Role of Bureaucracy
(iii) Public and Private Roles
(iv) Quality and Diversity
(v) Access and the Dripping Pipeline
Suggestions
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8
Transition to New Education Environment: Issues, Challenges and Constraints
Abstract
Introduction
The Evolution of India’s Education Policy
New Education Policy 2020
Issues, Challenges and Constraints
Conclusion
References
About the Editor
Index
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