Adult Education For Everyone.pdf

Structure and Problems of School Education in India

Module Details

1. Subject Name Adult Education
Adult Education in India: National and International
2. Paper Name
Perspectives
3. Module number Module- 1.2

4. Module Name Structure and Problems of School Education in India
Prof. Vandana Chakrabarti, Director,
5. Principal Investigator Lifelong Learning and Extension,
SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
Prof. Vandana Chakrabarti, Director,
6. Paper Coordinator Lifelong Learning and Extension,
SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
Dr. Rekha Chavan, Associate Professor,
7. Content writer Department of Education, SNDT Women’s University,
Mumbai
Prof. Vasudha Kamat,
8. Content Reviewer Ex- Vice Chancellor, SNDT Women’s University,
Mumbai




Content Outline

1. Learning Objectives
2. Introduction
3. Structure of School Education in India
4. Functions of School Education
5. Problems faced by Indian School Education System
6. Conclusion



1. Learning Objectives

After studying this module learners will be able to,

 Explain the Structure of School Education
 Explain Functions of School Education
 Explain Functions of Education towards individual
 Explain Functions of Education towards society
 Explain Functions of Education towards nation
 Discuss Problems faced by Indian School Education System




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, 2. Introduction

Education in India has become fundamental right of every citizen in India. It is provided
by the public sector as well as private sector with control and funding coming from
centre, state and local level. Under article 45 free and compulsory education is provided
to children of the age group 6-14 years.

Education is commonly divided formally into stages such as preschool or kindergarten,
primary, secondary, higher secondary and then college, university.

Under the current legislation, Article 45 under the Directive Principles of State policy in
the Indian Constitution, provides free and compulsory education for all children aged
between 6 to 14 years is called elementary education.




3. Structure of School Education in India

School education is divided into following categories:

1.Preschool / Pre primary education – It is not compulsory and normally caters to
children between the ages 3 to 6 years. Pre school education is divided in two stages i.e
LKG and UKG. LKG comprises children of age group 3-4 years and UKG comprises
children of age group 4-5 years. Pre school education prepares and help children to
develop emotionally, mentally, socially and physically. The education pattern at this
stage helps children to get accustomed to reading and developing writing skill. Pre
school education forms the very basis for learning.

2. Elementary/ Primary education – After finishing UKG child enters class I.
Elementary education begins with class I and ends with class VIII. It covers eight years
of schooling. Standard I to IV is considered as lower primary and standard V to VIII is
considered as upper primary.

3. Secondary education- Secondary education follows just after primary education.
Secondary education begins at grade IX. It includes education of two years. Standard IX
and X is called as secondary education and standard XI and XII is known as higher
secondary education. By the end of grade X students decide whether they will follow a
primarily academic programme leading to further education at the college level,
vocational training programme leading to employment or specialised post-secondary
training or general programme combining elements of both academic and professional
programmes.




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