Question

Briefly explain the education in contemporary india and education

Answer 1

This course aims to develop an understanding of education as an agenda for the nation
state and its policy visions and efforts in evolving a national system of education.
Students are expected to engage with the discourses on contemporary Indian society and
education, to understand the national and local contexts in which a variety of schools
function, and appreciate that a democratic society must be built on a universal, just and
equitable system of education. This requires building a perspective on the processes of
alienation and socio-economic deprivation of a large number of students, an analysis of
the complex relationship between education and equality, and a critical appraisal of
policies and recommendations of major commissions and committees.
The course will enable student-teachers to engage with studies on Indian society and
education, acquire conceptual tools of critical analysis and the experience of engaging
with diverse communities, children and schools. The course will include selections from
theoretical readings, case studies, analyses of educational statistics and personal field
engagement through focus group discussion, surveys, short term project work etc. The
course consists of five units, covering policy-related issues and debates, and also their
socio-economic context.