It is not very heartening to see the QS World University Ranking; Not a single Indian higher education institution has made it to the top
200. The recent rankings invariably proved that though our emphasis was on higher education from Independence onwards, the progress made so far is not up to the expectation of global education.The confusion over whom should be blamed for this sad state of affairs still elusive.
Let me bring your attention to the recent hue and cry over the Central Civil Service Exam where a group aspirants cried out for scrapping second paper (CSAT) mentioning it is favorable to urban/elite candidates. Though the issue was not yet settled completely, Union Government has decided to avoid English Comprehension part. At the same time, some times I feel disheartened by the unfair treatment of UPSC in conducting civil service exam. When our constitution enshrines the right for equality to all her citizens, why UPSC conducts exam in both English and Hindi ? I think it favors Hindi speaking people and discriminatory to others. If the passage (Paper II) was in my mother tongue, I would have scored good mark. Though I have done very well in the reasoning, logical ability and basic arithmetic, I proved wrong in attempting passage where my haste succumbed to gain more negatives. In order to make it level playing, UPSC should make it either in English (for all) or in all the 8th schedule languages. As the latter seems inconvenient former makes more sense.
If the Government decision is right, Will they ready to scrap English from all the exams in India including CAT and Banking? Very irking concern ?
Here I want to point out the root cause rather than outcomes. The issue lies in the elementary education. How we can accept a situation where one country creates two types citizens, one gets education from very ordinary government/state syllabubs and a rich group gets education from a far better CBSE, NCERT schools that in turn facilitate the elite capture. What is wrong to assuring access for everyone to a uniform curriculum in Schools ?
Government should give more attention on the quality of school education aiming at the physical and mental competency of children. Our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence day address mentioned about the pathetic condition of schools, plight of girl children and the need of intellectual contributions to students community. His decision to make 12hr compulsory service for scientists in schools is a very welcoming move in this direction.
Bringing quality to education attention should be on software as well as hardware parts.
1. Infrastructure
Whatever it may be School or College, Infrastructure has a paramount importance. As our visionaries rightly pointed out no progress can be made unless and until we develop our technology. Though the communication from MoHRD to telecast the Teachers Day message of Prime Minister compulsorily is hard to comprehend, I consider it as a bold step to assure digitization of our institutions.
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) have magnificent impact in the governance of country and to an extent it can act as a panacea for curbing corruption. The brewing concern of red tapism can end with the help of technology. The growing concern of security, lack of transparency in governance policy paralysis and snail pace need to be stopped with the effective utilization of ICT.
2. Updated Curriculum - It should be developed in connivance with the industry
3. Quality of Teachers
It is another important are of consideration; because only a good teacher can create a good students.Thrust should be on the accountability of teachers and close attention should be paid in the matter of performance of teachers (evaluation of performance, publication of quality papers etc.). This can be achieved only through paying attention on the matter of election and developing a system for continuous monitoring.
4. Research and Development
Focus on patents and publication of articles in journals with good impact factor.
5. Industry Collaboration
6. Inter University Collaboration/Allowing Foreign Universities to work in India
7. Communication Ability
Though last but of great importance should be on communication and soft skill which are vital for the over all development of human being. Beyond wisdom, a teachers can give vision to his/her students. Here is the essence of what Bacon said lies; "A good teacher is a priceless social tressure.
When we boast about the demographic dividend; if we we fail to take leverage out of their skill by imparting right knowledge, skill and attitude and instills sense of pride, we rather make a suicidal attempt.
Let's awake and skill India
Let's arise and create employment
Let's revive and deploy right minds
For our Nation , For our Society
Let me bring your attention to the recent hue and cry over the Central Civil Service Exam where a group aspirants cried out for scrapping second paper (CSAT) mentioning it is favorable to urban/elite candidates. Though the issue was not yet settled completely, Union Government has decided to avoid English Comprehension part. At the same time, some times I feel disheartened by the unfair treatment of UPSC in conducting civil service exam. When our constitution enshrines the right for equality to all her citizens, why UPSC conducts exam in both English and Hindi ? I think it favors Hindi speaking people and discriminatory to others. If the passage (Paper II) was in my mother tongue, I would have scored good mark. Though I have done very well in the reasoning, logical ability and basic arithmetic, I proved wrong in attempting passage where my haste succumbed to gain more negatives. In order to make it level playing, UPSC should make it either in English (for all) or in all the 8th schedule languages. As the latter seems inconvenient former makes more sense.
If the Government decision is right, Will they ready to scrap English from all the exams in India including CAT and Banking? Very irking concern ?
Here I want to point out the root cause rather than outcomes. The issue lies in the elementary education. How we can accept a situation where one country creates two types citizens, one gets education from very ordinary government/state syllabubs and a rich group gets education from a far better CBSE, NCERT schools that in turn facilitate the elite capture. What is wrong to assuring access for everyone to a uniform curriculum in Schools ?
Government should give more attention on the quality of school education aiming at the physical and mental competency of children. Our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence day address mentioned about the pathetic condition of schools, plight of girl children and the need of intellectual contributions to students community. His decision to make 12hr compulsory service for scientists in schools is a very welcoming move in this direction.
Bringing quality to education attention should be on software as well as hardware parts.
1. Infrastructure
Whatever it may be School or College, Infrastructure has a paramount importance. As our visionaries rightly pointed out no progress can be made unless and until we develop our technology. Though the communication from MoHRD to telecast the Teachers Day message of Prime Minister compulsorily is hard to comprehend, I consider it as a bold step to assure digitization of our institutions.
Information Communication and Technology (ICT) have magnificent impact in the governance of country and to an extent it can act as a panacea for curbing corruption. The brewing concern of red tapism can end with the help of technology. The growing concern of security, lack of transparency in governance policy paralysis and snail pace need to be stopped with the effective utilization of ICT.
- Education institutions need to equipped with world class infrastructure.
- Online Sessions by eminent teachers should be arranged
- Access should ensure to the registry of Knowledge bank (Tutorials, Books, Journals, Videos etc.)
- Presence of Digital Library and access to internet should be ensured
- Services for students (payment of fees, scholarships, grants, exams, etc. ) should be done through online
2. Updated Curriculum - It should be developed in connivance with the industry
3. Quality of Teachers
It is another important are of consideration; because only a good teacher can create a good students.Thrust should be on the accountability of teachers and close attention should be paid in the matter of performance of teachers (evaluation of performance, publication of quality papers etc.). This can be achieved only through paying attention on the matter of election and developing a system for continuous monitoring.
4. Research and Development
Focus on patents and publication of articles in journals with good impact factor.
5. Industry Collaboration
6. Inter University Collaboration/Allowing Foreign Universities to work in India
7. Communication Ability
Though last but of great importance should be on communication and soft skill which are vital for the over all development of human being. Beyond wisdom, a teachers can give vision to his/her students. Here is the essence of what Bacon said lies; "A good teacher is a priceless social tressure.
When we boast about the demographic dividend; if we we fail to take leverage out of their skill by imparting right knowledge, skill and attitude and instills sense of pride, we rather make a suicidal attempt.
Let's awake and skill India
Let's arise and create employment
Let's revive and deploy right minds
For our Nation , For our Society
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