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Details Matter: An Evaluation of ‘Evaluations’

By Learning Curve | May 31, 2019

In August 2009, the Indian parliament enacted the Right to Education (RTE) Act which enshrined education from 6 to 14 years as a ‘right’. The Act additionally mandated a variety of ‘requirements’ relating to infrastructure, Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR), curriculum, teacher training, inclusionary education, and the focus of this article – a continuous and comprehensive student evaluation system (CCE). The objective of these mandates was ensuring a ‘quality’ education for children.

Schools as Safe Spaces - Where Do We Stand

By Learning Curve | Mar 6, 2019

Introduction

Inclusive Education: Issues and Challenges

By Learning Curve | Feb 14, 2019

Abstract

Some constitutional battles in the field of education

By Learning Curve | Apr 27, 2016

A quick glance on some of the constitutional battles

Significance of the RtE Act to the Public Education System

By Learning Curve | Apr 27, 2016

The RTE Act 2009 is about the 'right of children in India for free and compulsory elementary education' ; it is about children and not
about schools, hence the significance of the Act is to all schools. This article busts many myths surrounding the Act.. Read more

Continuous Comprehensive Assessment

By keshav tripathi | Apr 20, 2016

When we talk to a teacher about Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) and ask them how they are doing it in their school then they almost always equate assessment with periodic examinations. The very word 'assessment' needs a careful handling of it, particularly the purpose of doing it. The important aspect being who is doing it and what is the intended outcome of such assessment. Assessment can mean how better a child learns (sharing the child's learning with her parents is the intended outcome).

Munna bhai on schools

By Rajkishore | Dec 8, 2014

Here is Munnabhai speaking on today's schools. While the screenshots are from the movie Lage Raho Munnabhai, the resource has been scripted by Rajkishore. 

 Note: The views expressed here are those of the author.

Early Childhood Care and the Right to Education

By Learning Curve | May 20, 2014

This article describes the law and policy developments on the issue of early childhood care and education (ECCE), particularly, pre-school education in India. It also attempts to explore how courts have deliberated on this important policy objective. The article begins with a brief description of the constitutional position on ECCE and proceeds to an understanding of the legal developments on this issue.

A tribute to an Indian Educationist - Vinod Raina

By Editor English | Sep 13, 2013
Today, we are privileged to pay tribute to a man who played an instrumental role in making education what it is in India. 

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