Development of Educational System in India : A Source Book for Teacher Educators and Teachers in Training

Contents: Preface. Introduction. I. Vedic-buddhist-medieval periods (here and hereafter): 1. Development of education in the Vedic period. 2. Education in the Buddhist period. 3. Education during the mediaeval period. II. Colonial period (hide and seek): 4. Western education: Macaulay\'s minute, Bentinck\'s resolution and Adam\'s reports. 5. The Wood\'s despatch, 1854. 6. Lord Curzon\'s education policy. 7. National consciousness and national education movement. 8. Indian education commission, 1882. 9. Calcutta University commission, 1917-1919. 10. Wardha Scheme of education, 1937. III. Independence and after (hopes and aspirations): 11. University education commission, 1948-49.12. Secondary education commission, 1952-53. 13. National education commission, 1964-66. IV. Modern developments (facing realities): 14. National policy on education, 1986. 15. Revised national policy on education and programme of action, 1992. 16. Development of educational system in India: a critique. Select bibliography.

"The book traces the development of education from the Vedic, Buddhist and mediaeval times to the present centuries. The educational developments during the colonial period have been analysed for their contributions and limitations. The impact of reports by commissions and committees in the post-independence era has been evaluated with a view to identifying the evolution of a system of education.

The book presents a panoramic view of education developments of centuries together. It is hoped that, in addition to the teachers-in-training, the book will appeal to all those interested in knowing about the stream of educational consciousness which has been flowing for over 5000 Years." (jacket)