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Look at The Education in India
Posted by admin in Distance Education, Educational Field Trip Ideas, Uncategorized on May 20, 2011
The Indian Education System is one of the oldest systems of the world. Even before the number and alphabet systems, Gurus or sages used to impart knowledge orally to their Shishyas or students. This information was passed on from one generation to the other in many varied forms, from folk tales to various physical activities and tasks. The Indian education system was rich and highly respected in its form so much so that the students used to rank their Gurus even above their parents. Later on, manuscripts and teachings were written on palm leaves, temple walls and later, on paper. The teacher-student was considered very pious and even poor students used to offer their teacher some form of contribution, be it in the form of money, fruits or even pledges.
Today, the Indian education has taken on a completely different form. With the rise of modern, globalised India, education in India has raced forward with huge and successful leaps. For those who can afford good quality education, there are hardly any hurdles in their paths. But even for the poor and lesser fortunate strata of the society, the government has launched various policies and initiatives. In order to promote free education among poor children till the age of 14 years, the government has banned child labor and fervently launches various schemes like the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA) to entice more and more children to take up books. Apart from these schemes, the youth of India is waking up to its responsibilities and carrying out various individual, non-profit activities to impart knowledge to these children. And not just children, even the elderly and the women are coming forward and becoming an active part of these initiatives.
The youth of today rising India has played a major role in bringing about this change. Education initiatives like the “Each One, Teach One” program encourage young people of urban India to come forward and teach children from the deprived areas of the society. Moreover, professionals from established universities and schools are called in to support vocational training programs. To promote secondary level education and to make these children aware of its importance, the SSA has been further extended into Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyaan. It is because of the youth of our country, equipped with global level education and the support of strong governing policies that the Indian education system has attained new heights. The country constitution states the Right to Education as a very fundamental one and makes it compulsory for every child to be educated till the senior secondary level.
The higher education of India is the third largest in the world after China and the USA and is equipped with better infrastructure and highly qualified and eminent teachers. The University Grants Commission is the highest governing body at the tertiary level and works along with government to promote and regulate various universities. In the year 2009, it was noted that India has 20 central universities, 215 state universities, 100 deemed universities, apart from many other colleges. With all these provisions, the country’s education system is sure to soar high.
The Pros and Cons of Online Distance Education
Posted by admin in Distance Education on May 13, 2011
Receiving online distance education is much easier than ever before. There are about 8 million students who are currently enrolled in online distance education, according to the Distance Education and Training Council. They also expect that the current enrollment rate will also increase by about 25 percent as the years go on. Not all online distance education is great, so you should be aware of what the positives and negatives are when choosing this option.
Online education opportunities have dramatically increased over the years because of the Internet. When distance education was originally used, they used print materials, but now a day’s majority of these programs use the Internet to complete their distance education programs. There are many choices to choose from when it comes to doing distance education online, and they include college, high school and postgraduate diplomas. The education in these online programs, will give you a wide range of choices from accounting to nursing.
Online education provides you with a lot of flexibility, and this can seem very appealing to many students. These online schools give students the chance to study, especially if they were unable to go and attend a regular school. These are a great help to moms, and people who are working or if you happen to be in the military. Many of these schools online, allow you to work as flexibly as you want to.
Online distance education, can be a lot cheaper than going to a traditional schools. Not only are the cheaper but you are able to learn from your own home, and you don’t have to pay for classrooms or for living aboard. The DETC says that costs for studying online are a lot cheaper than normal study programs.
One of the negatives in doing online distance education is the lack of interaction with fellow class students. Having the right social interaction is really important in developing your critical thinking and your problem solving skills. There are however, distance programs that provide students with forums to chat to fellow students.
Motivation for this type of learning can also be hard to focus on, because you don’t have that same class room level activity. As majority of the classes are all self-paced, it can be quite easy to lose your concentration and your motivation to complete the program.
Many of these distance schools, have now started to be as well renowned as the traditional schools. However, you may find it difficult to find an employer who is interested in an online degree. So, going to a school that has a great reputation and has a level of respect in the education world is really important to impress your future bosses.