Bihar Mentorship Project: Learning Through Letters
Continuing Education During Crisis and Beyond: Trying to overcome immediate and structural barriers
Rethinking the Role of ODL in Secondary Education in India
This presentation provides a review of the state of ODL in India, examining user demographics and value addition of availing NIOS examination. It observes Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh as case studies for the delivery of NIOS and ODL systems and presents findings for the same. Project details linked here.
Role of Technology in Inclusion Evidence from School Education Sector in Karnataka
This presentation provides an overview of CBPS’ analysis of the integration of technology in Karnataka’s education sector and its ability to foster inclusion for both student and teacher groups. This presentation provides an overview of its different usages and how it can deepen or worsen inclusivity.
A Review of Expenditure and Services of ICDS in Karnataka
This presentation provides a review of the budget expenditure for and allocation the ICDS programme in Karnataka by taking into consideration the four important parameters of ECD; Education, Health, Nutrition, and Facilities. It also suggests some considerations for the revision of ICDS.
Open and Distance Education in India
The presentation describes the ODL experience of learners in Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, presenting findings from the primary survey conducted by CBPS and some evaluative conclusions. Presented as part of the Annual Seminar 2017. Original project linked here.
Role of Technology in Enabling Inclusion in Education
A review of some case studies where technology aided the propagation of education, with examples from Africa and the Americas. The presentation also presents findings from the CBPS study on Interactive Radio instruction (IRI) and Teacher Recruitment in Karnataka. Other project outputs are linked here.
Educational and Career Trajectory of ODL Alumni
This presentation, developed as part of CBPS’ study on Open and Distance Education, provides an idea of the educational and career trajectories of students enrolled in Open and Distanced Learning courses provided by the NIOS, based on studies conducted in Delhi and Andhra Pradesh.
Open and Distance Learning at Secondary Level
The presentation briefly introduces the existing ODL model in India, and explores CBPS’ proposed evaluation of ODL delivery in India. The presentation also provides a landscape perspective on ODL learning in India, as well as some preliminary observations from the project. Presented as part of the Annual Seminar 2015.
Residential Schooling Strategies for Girl’s Education and Empowerment: The Missing Links
A comprehensive review of the effectivity and impact of residential schooling programs for girls from disadvantaged communities. The project, linked here, also illustrates a comparative understanding of the some of the major schemes and programmes available outside the private sector.
Working Conditions of Teachers in Karnataka and Jharkhand
A comparative study of recruitment policy and practice, working conditions, and salaries for regular and contract teachers in government schools in Karnataka and Jharkhand. This was carried out as part of the 9-State National Study on Working Conditions of Teachers by NUEPA, linked here.