The volume addresses vital concerns and conflicts that need urgent attention in advancing India's quest for universalizing elementary education. The dialogue among experts, researchers and practitioners offers theoretical perspectives, identifies systemic constraints and points to institutional rigidities that hamper the spread of good quality basic education. The volume undertakes in-depth analyses, helps understand issues based on the insights of scholars and practitioners, and identifies areas of action for ensuring social cohesion and relevance. It also addresses specific concerns, especially of girls and the socially marginalized groups. The papers draw attention to faulty assumptions, persistent disparities and inadequate commitment to inclusive education, resulting in the neglect of a) pre-school, out- b) of-school, c) over-age, and d) working children. Detailed case studies draw attention to systemic deficiencies in school management and administration of the education system.
- ISBN10 0198060246
- ISBN13 9780198060246
- Publish Date 9 July 2009
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 June 2010
- Publish Country IN
- Imprint OUP India
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 372
- Language English