PITFALLS OF SCHOOL EDUCATION IN INDIA
PRESENTED BY Govin Singh Kushwaha
What is Education “The imparting and acquiring of knowledge through teaching and learning.” “ a process by which a person begins to learn how to learn.” “education is a preparation for life.”
Is India really growing?
India is on a rapid growth in of its economy with the sensex reaching the 11000 mark. India’s education system turns out millions of graduates each year . Deep seated problems in India’s Education System still persists and hampering the nation’s progress.
Societal Distribution of Schools
Rich send their children to airconditioned international schools. Government servants send their children to KVs. An average middle class man attempts to send his child to an English Medium school.
Education in Villages Education at village levels remains pathetic. People still involved in gender biasing. No check on teachers. No goals or aims of the students. Non – utilization of government policies.
Problems in Education System 1. Infrastructure
Lack of basic facilities. Problem of misappropriation of funds. Need to formulate policies for proper utilization of funds.
2. ability
Need to fix ability of the government about its policies. Discuss the kind of schools, type of education and level of education required. Coordination between Teacher’s Union, NGOs & civil society is required.
3. Girl Child
Gender disparity still prevalent. There are only 30-35 % of girls in school compared to boys. Parents need to understand the equal importance of girl child. Girl empowerment is possible only through education.
4. Child Labor
Increase no of child labor, a matter of immediate concern. Proper guidance of the parents is needed. Proper funding of poor child so that they do not have to work. Provision of vocational training.
5. Quality Education Touchstones of quality education An education that is equitable. An education that helps children develop into independent thinkers, creators and actors. An education that embodies them with the spirit of social sensitivity and action.
6. Role of Teachers
Qualified teachers required to impart quality education. Ideal teacher student ratio of 1:40 going towards 60 – 70 & even 160 students per teachers. A studious atmosphere is impossible in this situation. Negligence of teachers in government schools to be checked regularly.
7. School Environment
High dropout rate due to lack of child’s interest in school. We need a change in the way education is imparted. Education need to be made more interesting.
Tools of literacy
National Literacy Mission : aims to attain full literacy in 15 – 35 age group.
Sarva Siksha Abhiyan: aims to provide education to every child between 6-14
years.
National Programme of Nutritional to primary education : aims to inspire retention at the primary school level by providing mid day meals.
District Primary Education Programme: aims to reduce the dropout rate and to erduce disparity based on gender or society.
Conclusion
There is need to create awareness among people. Farmers need to be taught the importance of education. The government should strictly adhere to its policies and keep a check at various levels. Proper channeling of the resources is necessary. Finally the need to provide quality education is essential in bringing India to the list of Developed Nations.
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