Right to Education and Schooling

Book Details

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Author: Deepa Idnani

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131608395

• Pages: 221 pages

• Release Date: 01-01-2017

• Languages: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 1.2 inches

About the Book
Right to Education and Schooling critically explores the Right to Education Act (RTE) in India, shedding light on its different facets from its historical origins to the present-day context. The book provides an in-depth discussion of the various provisions of the RTE Act, focusing on its implementation, effectiveness, and the impact it has had on the Indian educational landscape. By drawing on a range of empirical studies, it aims to broaden the understanding of the Act, offering valuable insights for both practitioners and researchers. The book serves as a critical resource for improving the quality of educational practice and policy.

This volume will be of great interest to those working in education policy and practice, offering a nuanced perspective on the RTE Act and its implications for the education system in India. It provides a comprehensive review of key issues such as access, equity, and the challenges involved in achieving the Act's goals.

Contents

1. A Glance at the Centenary Debate – Nirmala Shah

2. Access and Equity in Elementary Education in India – Madhumita Bandyopadhyay

3. Right to Education: A Delusional Right Where Knowledge is Not Free – Deepsikha Mishra and Abhishek Naik

4. Contested Curricula – Chandra Lekha Singh

5. Implementation of RTE Act 2009 – Isha Khurana and A.K. Sharma

6. Teacher Eligibility Test and Teachers Quality – Neelam Dalal

7. Education as a Fundamental Right for Economically Weaker Section – Mamta

8. Corporal Punishment, Policy, Law – Deepa Idnani

9. Application of Principal-Agent Theory to School Management System – Jayanti Kumari

10. Far from Realities of Life – Sajjad Ahmad

11. Teaching of Social Sciences – Mahima Kaur

12. Learning in an Alternative School in Karnataka – Sundaresha D.S.

13. Silent Exclusion in School: A Threat to RTE – Pankaj Das

14. Perspectives on Education and Globalization: Policy and Implications – Bhawana Arora

About the Author / Editor
Deepa Idnani is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Education, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi, India. She is a Commonwealth Scholar at the UCL-Institute of Education, London, UK.