Melige village is located in Tirthahalli taluka of Shimoga district, Karnataka with a moderate population of 882 people. The sex ratio of Melige is higher than the state average (1100 as against 973 in Karnataka). It has the highest literacy rate when compared to other villages in the state (87.65 %). Gender difference in education is not severe as compared… Read more »
One of the flagship programmes of Narendra Modi Government that has created a lot of buzz is Beti Bachao Beti Padhao. However, the scheme has neither fared in its design nor in its implementation. The scheme majorly runs in two components; mass media communication and multi-sectoral intervention. I will be commenting critically on the design of the scheme, implementation issues,… Read more »
UPSC Civil Services examination is probably one of the toughest experiences one can go through. More than the technical aspects of the examination, overall as an experience, it can be challenging and takes a lot away from our personal lives. It offers people job security and in general, there is a lot of honour attached to it and is considered… Read more »
Towards the end of March, we all rush to complete our investments in the Tax Saving instruments and also furnish our declarations to save tax. There would be very many of you even despite all the exemptions end up paying taxes to the government. Ever wondered what happens to the different taxes collected from you? All taxes that are collected… Read more »
Vocationalization of education in India was introduced fairly early in 1988 to offer vocational courses for two years alongside other subjects in higher secondary education. The programme was revised to the VHSE (Vocationalization of Higher Secondary Education) in 2011 with a view to cater to India’s economic growth and a growing demand for labour in the international market through the… Read more »
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) at secondary education level provides the platform to pursue education for those who face such barriers. The structure of ODL in India includes National Institute of Open School (NIOS) that operates nationally and State Open Schools (SOS) that operate in respective states. Main advantages of the ODL system are the accessibility and flexibility in Admission,… Read more »
A teacher is one of the most critical actors of the education system. In order to enhance the overall education indicators and quality of teaching, it is important that teachers are motivated and committed. A number of researchers have argued that effective teacher management practices are closely linked with teacher motivation (Ramachandran, 2005). UNICEF’s manual on Child Friendly Schools released… Read more »
“देखन में छोटन लगे, घाव करे गंभीर”, बिहारी जी की ये एक पंक्ति आज से एक साल पहले से मेरे जेहन में घर सी कर गयी है| यह कहानी कही न कही इन्ही पंक्तियों को सत्य करती दिखाई देती है|हाथ में सब्जी की टोकरी लिए हुए, बाज़ार में खड़ी एक बच्ची का सब्जी बेचना भले ही छोटी बात लगे पर… Read more »
Post-primary education in India: The context and need ‘Quality Education’ has been recognised as one of the foundational conditions for achieving sustainable development. Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) state that quality education consists of ensuring equitable opportunities to access and complete education at all levels, including opportunities to access good quality technical, vocational, tertiary and university education… Read more »
Indian Secondary education system focuses generally on rote learning, which encourages students to learn the subject matter in a fixed envelope and reproduce from the same, on being questioned during evaluation – tests/examinations, even the test patterns are predefined for the curriculum. The envelope of learning in this environment blinkers the process of learning by questioning / exploring, which encourages… Read more »