Education

Curriculum The term curriculum is derived from the Latin Word ‘Currer’ which means run, and it signifies a runway or ‘a course which one runs to reach a goal”. In education, it is generally identified with a course of study, or subjects prescribed for a course. In fact subjects form only a part of curriculum […]

Different types of evaluation Meaning of Evaluation: The word “evaluation” can be interpreted quite broadly. Evaluation refers to the comparison of data to a standard for the purpose of judging worth or quality. It is a systematic collection and analysis of data in order to assess the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, and organizations

Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA) is a centrally sponsored scheme launched by the Government of India on March 2, 2009, aimed at the universalization and enhancement of quality of secondary education (Standards IX and X). The program is jointly funded by the Centre and State Governments and seeks to address issues such as dropout

Globalization Definition: Globalization is a broad and generic term that can be defined in different ways depending on the context. According to V. C. Pandey, globalization is “the widening, deepening, and speeding up of worldwide interconnectedness in all aspects of contemporary social life, from cultural to criminal.” S. K. Saha defines globalization as “a term

Directive principles of state policy(DPSP): One of the most important feature of our Constitution is inclusion of directive principles of state policy(DPSP). The Part IV (Article 36-51) of the constitution contains the directive principles of state policy(DPSP). The idea of inclusion of Directive principles had been taken from the constitution of Ireland. The directive principles

Pragmatism The roots of pragmatism trace back to the ancient Greek Sophists, who believed that “man is the measure of all things.” The American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce introduced modern pragmatism in 1878. Etymologically, the word pragmatism comes from the Greek words “pragma,” meaning action, and “pragmatikos,” meaning practicability or utility. Thus, pragmatism is a

Principles of Teaching : Teaching is one of the instruments of education and its special function is to impart understanding and skill. Teaching is a relationship which is established between three focal points in education, the teacher, the child and the subject. Teaching is a process by which the teacher brings the student and the

Characteristics of learning The main characteristics of learning are 1. Learning is growth: The-individual grows as he lives. This growth implies both physical as well as mental development of the learner. The individual gains experiences through various activities. These are all sources of learning. The individual grows through living and learning. Thus, growth and learning