CONTENTS:- 1. Introduction; 2. Concept and perception; 3. Educational philosophy; 4. Naturalistic theory; 5. Realistic theory; 6. Idealistic theory; 7. Humanistic theory; 8. Pragmatic theory; 9. Marxian theory; 10. Gandhian theory; 11. Modern trends; 12. New dimensions; 13. Intellectual development; 14. Practical aspects; 15. Teacher education; 16. Preparation of syllabi; 17. Hierarchy of learning; 18. Significance of examination; 19. Educational administration; 20. Role of society; 21. Statutory basis.
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One of the natural right, education in India, has played a prominent role in the multi-faceted development of the nation. From the knowledge of the three R's to the level of highly specialized research-based education India enjoys the status of being among the fore-runners, like the United Kingdom, the U.S.A. etc. Apart from the traditional and philosophical learning disciplines, it has also excelled in the field of science, technology and I.T., so much so that the most advanced, developed and prosperous countries, like Japan, the U.S.A., Germany, etc. feel honoured and proud of having Indian I.T. professionals, engineers and doctors with them. Home of Vedic and spiritual education, India has made these long strides only after independence. In merely half a century, India appears as if studded profusely with primary and higher education institution and universities. Nonetheless, there are certain loopholes in the educational setup. It is urgently required of the Union Ministry of Education to ponder over how to bring about the changes in the conventional methods of holding examinations, twice or thrice a year and its should try to make it more qualitative rather than a mere system of repeating from the memory.
