Effectiveness of any system, including education, depends upon both its quantity and quality aspects. Because of globalization and competition among education providers, quality has become an important issue these days. Quality education means quality of teachers, quality of learners, quality of courses, quality of planning and management, quality of infrastructure, quality of resource and quality of teaching and evaluation methods. Quality in education, at all the levels, is being encouraged in all the countries because of academic, social, political and economic advantages. If we want to succeed in the expansion of educational provision nationally and internationally, we have to improve and sustain the quality of our education system. To do this, it is quite requisite to identify and address challenges in quality education. These challenges are considerable to be addressed for the country as it is now engaged in the use of higher education as a powerful tool to build a knowledge-based information society of the 21st century. Recognizing these basic facts, the universities have to perform a multiple role namely creating new knowledge, acquiring new capabilities and producing an intelligent human resource pool through challenging teaching, research and extension activities so as to balance both the need and the demand. In terms of the system approach, the quality of input and process will shape the quality of outputs that graduate from the education system. The quality education is not a one-time affair. It is a continuous process involving sustained efforts. This paper identifies and addresses challenges in quality higher education in India.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Poor Quality of Teachers
- Remedies:
- Poor Quality of Learners
- Remedies:
- Administrator's role
- Remedies:
- Commercialization of Educational Services
- Remedies:
- Inefficiency to Extract Students' Interest
- Remedies:
- Engineering, Medical & Other Colleges - All Money Earning Shops
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- Cost of Education
- Remedies:
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to identify and address the challenges faced by higher education in India. The paper analyzes the various factors contributing to the decline in the quality of education, including poor quality of teachers, learners, and administrative practices. It also examines the negative impact of commercialization and the rising cost of education on access and quality. The key themes explored in this paper are:- Quality of teachers and its impact on student learning
- Role of administrative leadership in fostering a culture of quality
- Consequences of commercialization in education
- Challenges in motivating students and extracting their interests
- Financial barriers to accessing higher education
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The paper begins by outlining the importance of quality education in a globalized world. It highlights the various aspects of quality education, including teacher quality, learning resources, and evaluation methods. The introduction also discusses the systemic deficiencies in the Indian higher education system, including the unwieldy affiliating system, inflexible academic structure, and low level of public funding. The paper then focuses on the issue of poor teacher quality, arguing that this is the most significant challenge facing education in India. The author explores the reasons for poor teacher quality, including inadequate training, low pay, and lack of motivation. They also propose several remedies, such as mandatory in-service training, performance-related tests, and student feedback mechanisms. The next chapter examines the quality of learners, arguing that it is directly influenced by the quality of teachers. The author emphasizes the importance of a healthy and positive family environment in nurturing good quality learners. They suggest remedies such as continuous evaluation of students' skills, remedial courses, and the provision of counseling services. The paper then discusses the role of administrators in promoting quality education. The author argues that administrators must foster a team-oriented culture and encourage innovation. They suggest performance appraisal systems, recognition, and reward systems to motivate staff and encourage continual improvement. The chapter on commercialization of educational services explores the impact of privatization on the quality of education in India. The author criticizes the profit-driven nature of many private institutions and argues that they often prioritize financial gain over academic excellence. They propose remedies such as strict regulations on private institutions, rigorous evaluation of quality, and rationalization of fee structures. The final chapter examines the rising cost of education in India and its impact on access to higher education. The author highlights the diminishing government funding for higher education and the growing reliance on private institutions. They argue that the high cost of education disproportionately affects students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The author proposes remedies such as scholarships, special coaching classes, and financial incentives to encourage students from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue higher education.Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper focuses on the challenges of quality education in India, specifically addressing topics such as teacher quality, student learning, administrative leadership, commercialization, and the cost of education. The author also emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach to education, considering the interconnectedness of various factors contributing to the quality of education. Key concepts explored include quality assurance, institutional governance, access and equity, and the role of public and private sectors in higher education.- Quote paper
- Poonam Valera (Author), 2013, Identifying and adressing Challenges in Quality Education, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/208464
