LEVELS OF EDUCATION Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
First level of the school system.It concerns children from 3 years of age . Optional in kindergardens and kindergarden sections of primary schools Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Playway or Play Schools. These schools have varying terminology for different levels of classes, beginning from – Pre-Nursery, Nursery, KG, LKG (Lower Kindergarten) and UKG (Upper Kindergarten). Most of the pre-primary education in India is provided by private schools. Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
The following time table for pre-school education and care in kindergardens : time should be devoted to play, outdoor activities , to educational activities, the remaining teachers ought to devote to care and organizational matters . Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Primary education is the first stage of formal education, coming after preschools/kindergarten and before secondary school. The Government has made elementary education compulsory for children between the age group of years 6 and 14. Most of the primary education provided by primary schools in India is imparted from class 1st to class 5th. Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
According to ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education), primary education was designed to give a basic education in reading, writing, mathematics, and an elementary understanding of other subjects . In India, about 20% of children who come in the age group of 6 to 14 are out of the enrollment ratio, and the children who have been enrolled are lack attendance in schools. According to an estimate, around 26% of children tend to drop out before standard 5. The state of affairs for primary education in India is grim in states like Rajasthan and Bihar. Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Over time, the government incorporated several schemes such as: Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan is currently one of the largest initiatives in the educational sector in the world. Midday meal scheme. Schemes for infrastructure development for minority institutes. Due to the lack of girls in schools, the government has also introduced various schemes as given below to encourage girl children to receive an education: Beti Bachao , Beti Padhao The national program for the education of girls at elementary education: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidhyalaya Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
The Middle Stage Middle stage of education covering 3 years of academic study is formed by 6th-8 th class consisting of students . Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
The Secondary Stage Secondary Stage of education covering 2 years of academic study starts with classes 9th-10th. consisting of students aged between 14 -16 years. The schools which impart education up till 10th class are known as Secondary Schools, High Schools, Senior Schools etc. Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Higher Secondary Stage Senior Secondary Education in India is of only 2 years. There is uniformity on this level of education in terms of duration and classes i.e. all the States/UTs follow this 10+2 pattern. Senior Secondary Schools in India include classes 11th to 12th. Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Higher Education Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education
Distance Education Distance Education is relatively a new concept in education. It is an educational trend that is very popular and accepted in many countries. It is a form of indirect instruction distance education is executed with the help of the technical media including printed materials, teaching and learning aids, radio, television and computers. Dr.D.Krishnamoorthy, AP, Kongunadu College of Education