Source: The Hindu Relevance – School education needs drastic reforms to mitigate the pandemic’s impact on education. Contents1 Synopsis:2 Introduction3 Challenges in education during and after the pandemic:4 Various studies on education during the pandemic:5 Suggestions to improve education and global examples: Synopsis: If school education revert to business as usual, India has to be prepared… Continue reading The crisis ahead, from learning loss to resumption
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E-classes leading to learning gaps in higher education: Survey
Source: Times of India Introduction: The gap in learning outcomes has been acknowledged across the world. World Bank data indicate nearly 220 million students have faced the brunt of the pandemic’s impact on education. Education technology solution provider TeamLease Edtech surveyed over 700 students and officials from 75 Indian universities to assess the learning gap… Continue reading E-classes leading to learning gaps in higher education: Survey
The future of learning in India is ed-tech
Source: Indian Express Relevance: How technology can help India achieve its long-term policy objective of access to education? Synopsis: Pandemic has shown us that traditional model of education delivery is not sufficient. Integration of technology with education offers a resilient alternative. Contents1 Why India is well positioned to integrate technology with education?2 Designing an ed-tech… Continue reading The future of learning in India is ed-tech
How much can a four-year-old really learn from a smartphone?
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Addressing issues arising out of COVID’s impact on primary education Synopsis: Alleviating the impact of COVID on India’s primary education sector involves bringing back the dropouts, addressing the learning deficit and an increased requirement of manpower. How can India resolve COVID-induced problems in primary education? Bringing back the dropouts: Whenever schools… Continue reading How much can a four-year-old really learn from a smartphone?
Surveys on learning losses by month end, panel told
Context: Recently the House panel on education discusses COVID-19 impact on education and syllabus reforms. About the discussions: Surveys: A survey of Classes 8-12 in centrally run schools last August showed that 80-90% of students were dependent on mobiles rather than laptops for digital schooling. Around 30% of students were affected by electricity supply disruptions. States… Continue reading Surveys on learning losses by month end, panel told
National Forensic Science University Bill 2020
Introduced: Lok Sabha (23rd March 2020) Passed: Lok Sabha (20th Sept 2020) Passed: Rajya Sabha (22nd Sept 2020) Present status: Received assent on 28th Sept 2020 & converted to Act. About National Forensic Science University Bill, 2020 Ministry: Home Affairs Aim: It establishes National Forensic Science University as an institute of national importance. The proposed… Continue reading National Forensic Science University Bill 2020
Quality issues in higher education system in India
Source: The Indian Express Syllabus: GS-2- Education Context: Delhi University’s high cut-offs in admissions is not a reflection of standards as there is no connection between one’s intellectual ability and performance in examinations. Comment on the current education system. Rote learning and exaggerated marks point out the lack of pedagogic imagination and show a highly… Continue reading Quality issues in higher education system in India
24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.
News: United Nations(UN) has released a report titled “Policy Brief: Education During Covid-19 and Beyond”. Facts: Key Takeaways: Around 24 million children and youth (from pre-primary to tertiary) could drop out or not have access to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact. Additional Facts: Save Our Children: It is a campaign launched by… Continue reading 24 million may drop out of school due to COVID-19 impact: U.N.
Union Budget 2020:Education and Skill Development
News:The Budget 2020 was presented at the Parliament under three themes. One of the themes is Aspirational India.The Education and Skills is a subtheme under Aspirational India. Facts: Key takeaways in the Education Sector and Skill Development: Under Study in India Programme,IND-SAT exam will be conducted in African and Asian countries for foreign candidates who… Continue reading Union Budget 2020:Education and Skill Development
Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
News: The National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation conducted a survey on Household Social Consumption: Education as part of 75th round of National Sample Survey (NSS). Facts: Key takeaways from the Survey Literacy Rate: The literacy rate among persons of age 7 years and above was 77.7%. It was 73.5% in… Continue reading Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India NSS 75TH Round (JULY 2017- JUNE 2018)
