The Great Number Race and Challenge of Education

The Great Number Race and Challenge of Education

The emphasis on enrolment of children into schools in order to meet global norms has led to total neglect of the kind of education that is available to India's poor. While education must be the great equaliser it must be reconstructed to accommodate the varying needs and aspirations of differen...

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Published in:Economic and political weekly Vol. 42; no. 39; pp. 3917 - 3919
Main Author: Ramachandran, Vimala
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sameeksha Trust 29-09-2007
Subjects:
Age groups
Children
Commentary
Education
Educational quality
Educational research
Educational standards
Global education
Higher education
Private schools
Schools
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Summary:The emphasis on enrolment of children into schools in order to meet global norms has led to total neglect of the kind of education that is available to India's poor. While education must be the great equaliser it must be reconstructed to accommodate the varying needs and aspirations of different strata of society.
ISSN:0012-9976
2349-8846