The curriculum of Higher education in India needs a major transformation so as to connect the teachings imparted in class with the lives of students and to prepare them for future

According to a case study of the Indian National Curriculum Framework (NCF) by Professor Rohit Dhankar of Azim Premji University, Bangalore, “It does not seem to be possible to challenge the entrenched rote-learning pedagogy in Indian classroom and constantly increasing curricular load without taking a more clear, robust and coherent epistemological position.” Sadly, the frameworks does not say that a better expressed and a more effectual epistemological standing can work out these problems, rather they argue that if we want success, repetitive memorisation becomes a crucial weapon in the arsenal of educational reforms. But in order to face the challenges thrown across by the changing dynamics of various industries, the focus should be on helping students develop skills such as critical thinking, collaboration in the team, contemplation from a historical perspective, interpersonal communication, innovative presentation and exhaustive research competence.

Though some initiatives are being prepared by some education bodies, critics have their doubts. Not very long ago the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced that it will try out an international curriculum (CBSE-i) from the next academic year. It planned to introduce this curriculum in 100 schools across the country that aimed to promote community service by students from standard I in alliance with an NGO and to focus on research from standard IV.

The board believed that this curriculum would assist students in pursuing higher studies abroad and collaborate with global markets. But educationists are skeptical about this. Many of them believe that the board is not doing anything novel. It is trying to introduce something that is already present in the NCF. They also feel that developing a child’s social consciousness is as important as enhancing its knowledge. Click here to read more...

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Dr. Upinder Dhar (Vice Chancellor – JK Lakshmipat University) says the missing state support is imperative for the academia growth

Q. How far is the fee structure a determining factor while joining a private institute?

A. High fee structure is not a deterrent for quality institutions. Even IIM Ahmedabad charges INR 15.5 lakh. Students are sceptical of paying large amounts where credentials of an institution are not well-established.

Even in the case of IIMs, the fellowships during research programmes are nowhere near the salaries.

Q. Today when universities are mushrooming, attracting and retaining competent faculty members has become a major challenge. How do you deal with it?

A. We provide total academic and professional freedom. The faculty is free to undertake research and conduct training programmes.

The faculty is encouraged to network with peers nationally and internationally. The university has tie-ups with five leading institutes globally for joint research and academic collaboration. The faculty is also encouraged to attend conferences and is nominated to present papers in India and abroad.

Q. Many students are increasingly heading offshore for higher education. Does this reflect the poor state of our higher education system? What can be done to alter the scenario?

A. The need is to encourage and appreciate good institutions in the country. There needs to be a proper mechanism to support quality upcoming institutions. Another need is to encourage Indian institutions collaborate and to tie up with well-acclaimed foreign institutions.

Q. What are your thoughts on providing global exposure to students?

A. The interaction of students with global academia is already happening. India is fast emerging as a global player on the educational landscape, attracting the attention of best academia across the world. Global academia is visiting India and local students are able to interact with international faculty directly or through video conferencing now. Click here to read full interview...

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From old-line to online

At a time when we are mulling going paperless (there might be no direct link to save the environment), to what extent can we implement it in the education sector? With new age technology taking rapid strides, new ways and methods of imparting knowledge are cropping up, even at the grassroots level.

Many believe that physical proximity between the teacher and the taught is not relevant anymore. In fact, what really matters now is knowledge transfer, in any form. Getting things done is what matters in today’s cut-throat world.

Earlier, use of internet in the education sector was limited to online admissions and online result announcement. But adopting it as a mode of teaching is a relatively new idea. There are some institutes conducting their examinations online. National institutes such as IIT Mumbai, IIM–Kozikode and IGNOU are providing online courses.

Rathish Babu, CEO of Access Atlantech College, believes online revolution is in the offing. “The future is online. The mode of study or methodology will be a mix of online material interlinked to a library for reference, more of a click -and-view type. Typically the classroom will be simulated online. A large number of subjects that do not require practical working labs will go online. The emphasis will be on quality of content and mentoring rather than on physical meetings. Assessments will replace examinations, skill sets would be acquired through internships and industrial experience would be gained during studying.” Click here to read more...

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Managerial attitudes and it's implications

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The security guard woke up his wife Tosty and informed her that the back door of Rajul’s office has been found open. When she told this to Rajul, he immediately called the senior security guard to get complete information about his office and later decided to visit the spot. Meanwhile, he kept on wondering if anything had been stolen from his office that had so many important documents, including those on the work of one of major tenders that were in process. Before he left the house, his wife asked him to lock the door from outside. Click here to read more..

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