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| TOPIC NAME | LINKS |
|---|---|
| भारतीय शिक्षा आयोग 1882 Hunter Commission | OPEN |
| सैडलर आयोग की स्थापना एवं सिफारिशें 1917 Establishment and recommendations of the Sadler Commission | OPEN |
| डेलर्स कमीशन रिपोर्ट (1996) डेलर्स कमीशन के चार स्तंभ | OPEN |
| विश्वविद्यालय आयोग की सिफ़ारिशें एवं सुझाव 1948-49 Recommendations and Suggestions of the University Commission | OPEN |
| माध्यमिक शिक्षा आयोग 1952 मुदालियर शिक्षा आयोग 1952 | OPEN |
| राधाकृष्णन आयोग का मूल्यांकन और इसके गुण और दोषों का विवरण | click here |
| Kothari Commission (1964-1966) Objectives and Recommendations | OPEN |
| Main recommendations of the Kothari Commission | OPEN |
| कोठारी आयोग (1964-1966): उद्देश्य एवं सिफारिशें | OPEN |
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| National policy of Education 1968 (NEP-1968) | OPEN |
| राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 1986 की महत्वपूर्ण विशेषताएं (NEP-1886) | OPEN |
| Important Features of National Education Policy 1986 (NEP-1886) | OPEN |
| संशोधित राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 1986 (1992) MODIFIED NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 1986 (1992) | OPEN |
| राष्ट्रीय ज्ञान आयोग 2005 (NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE COMMISSION) | OPEN |
| राष्ट्रीय ज्ञान आयोग की सिफारिशों का सार (National Knowledge Commission Summary of Recommendations) | OPEN |
| राष्ट्रीय ज्ञान आयोग के मुख्य सुझाव (MAIN SUGGESTIONS OF NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE COMMISSION) | OPEN |
| भाषा नीतियाँ व किरत आयोग (Language Policies and Kirat Commission) | OPEN |
| त्रिभाषा सूत्र (THREE LANGUAGE FORMULA) | OPEN |
| Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan – 2001 Objectives, Functions & More | OPEN |
| Right to Education Act (RTE Act) – 2009 | OPEN |
| भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था में वैश्वीकरण (GLOBALISATION IN INDIAN ECONOMY) | OPEN |
| वैश्वीकरण व शिक्षा (GLOBALIZATION AND EDUCATION) | OPEN |
| शिक्षा का वैश्वीकरण व अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय प्रयास (GLOBALIZATION OF EDUCATION & INTERNATIONAL EFFORTS) | OPEN |
| वैश्वीकरण से लाभ (ADVANTAGES OF GLOBALISATION) | OPEN |
| वैश्वीकरण से हानियाँ (DISADVANTAGES OF GLOBALIZATION) | OPEN |
| भारत में सामाजिक आन्दोलन (Social Movements in India) | OPEN |
| दलित आन्दोलन (DALIT MOVEMENT) | OPEN |
| आदिवासी आन्दोलन | OPEN |
| स्त्री आन्दोलन (WOMEN MOVEMENT) | OPEN |
| भूमि आन्दोलन (LAND MOVEMENT) | OPEN |
| मानव अधिकार आन्दोलन (HUMAN RIGHTS MOVEMENTS) | OPEN |
- राष्ट्रीय पाठ्यचर्या ढांचा (NCF) 2005 [B.Ed Notes]
- स्त्री शिक्षा के संदर्भ मे हंसा हेमता समिति के सुझाव B.Ed Notes
- स्त्री शिक्षा के संदर्भ मे श्रीमती दुर्गा देशमुख समिति के सुझाव B.Ed Notes
B.Ed Semester 1 Syllabus (Contemporary India and Education)
Contemporary India and Education paper is designed to help B.Ed students understand the relationship between education and Indian society. The paper focuses on issues such as diversity, inequality, social justice, constitutional provisions, educational policies, globalization, and knowledge frameworks. Through this paper, future teachers develop a critical understanding of how education plays a vital role in social transformation, national integration, and inclusive development.
Unit–I: Diversity, Inequality, Marginalization in Society and Its Implication for Education
“Diversity, Inequality, Marginalization in Society and Its Implication for Education ” unit explains the educational goals of Indian society in the context of diversity and inequality. It highlights ancient Indian educational ideals, constitutional provisions related to education, and the role of education in ensuring equality, rights, and social justice for all sections of society.
| Unit–I Topics |
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| Educational goals of Indian society |
| Ancient Indian goals: Purushartha’s |
| Indian Constitution and status of education |
| Universalisation of primary education |
| Universalisation of secondary education |
| Directive Principles: Articles 41, 45 and 46 |
| Equality of opportunities in education |
| Constitutional Articles: 28, 29, 350 and 351 |
| Education and Fundamental Rights |
| Fundamental Duties: Article 51A (a to h) |
| Articles 14, 15, 16 and 30 |
| Right to Education (RTE) |
Unit–II: Education, Society and Social Justice
“Education, Society and Social Justice” unit focuses on the relationship between education and society. It discusses how education contributes to social equity, national integration, women empowerment, and upliftment of weaker sections at national and global levels.
| Unit–II Topics |
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| Relationship between education and society |
| Social equity and education |
| Educational inequality within the country |
| Inequality between regions |
| Inequality based on social class |
| Caste, gender and religious differences |
| Educational inequality among nations |
| Rich and poor nations |
| Developed and developing nations |
| Equality of educational opportunity |
| Education and national integration |
| UN declaration on women’s right to education |
| Role of education in women empowerment |
| Role of education for SC, ST, OBC and minorities |
Unit–III: Policy Frameworks for Public Education in India
“Policy Frameworks for Public Education in India” unit explains the historical development of education in India from ancient times to the post-independence period. It also highlights vocational education, technology integration, and the role of education in social and economic empowerment.
| Unit–III Topics |
|---|
| Education in ancient India |
| Education during the pre-independence period |
| Education in post-independence India |
| Vocationalisation of education |
| Training for future needs |
| Integration of education with new technology |
| Role of education in technological empowerment |
| Education and empowerment of weaker sections |
| Education as a tool for social and economic change |
Unit–IV: National Knowledge Commission
“National Knowledge Commission” unit introduces the concept and role of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC). It focuses on reforms in elementary, secondary, and higher education, along with educational management and national education policies.
| Unit–IV Topics |
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| National Knowledge Commission (NKC) |
| Indian knowledge system |
| Elementary education |
| Secondary education |
| Higher education |
| NKC and management of education |
| National Policy on Education 1968 |
| National Policy on Education 1986 |
| National Policy on Education 1992 |
Unit– Globalization and Modernization
“Globalization and Modernization” unit explains the concept of globalization and modernization and their impact on education. It highlights competition, collaboration, and partnerships in the modern educational environment.
| Unit–V Topics |
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| Concept of globalization |
| Concept of modernization |
| Advantages of globalization |
| Disadvantages of globalization |
| Competition in education |
| Collaboration in education |
| Partnership in education |
Unit–VI: Delors Commission Report and Social Movements
“Delors Commission Report and Social Movements” unit is based on the Delors Commission Report, which emphasizes the four pillars of learning. It also discusses pluralistic education, challenges in conflict situations, and the role of social movements in shaping education in India.
| Unit–VI Topics |
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| Delors Commission Report |
| Learning to know |
| Learning to do |
| Learning to be |
| Learning to live together |
| Challenges of pluralistic education |
| Education in the context of conflict |
| Social movements in India |
| Women’s movements |
| Dalit movements |
| Tribal movements |
| Issues of displacement and land |
| Human rights |
| Communal mobilization |
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