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1. Secondary Education Commission (1952-53) Mudaliar Commission G. Haritha

2. INDEX Title of the seminar paper Abstract Key Terms Introduction Objectives Methodological Procedure Presentation Importance of the Study Conclusion References

3. Abstract Commission set up by Government of India to study secondary education system. Examined curriculum, teaching methods, structure, and aims of education. Recommended diversification, vocationalization, and exam reforms. Impact: Shaped the modern framework of secondary education in India.

4. Key Terms Secondary Education Mudaliar Commission Vocationalization Diversification of Courses Examination Reforms

5. Introduction After independence, India faced many educational challenges: Lack of facilities High dropout rates Poor quality of teaching Govt. established Secondary Education Commission (1952). Chairman: Dr. A. Lakshmana swami Mudaliar. Aim: Make education relevant to national needs.

6. Objectives of the Commission 1. Study conditions & problems of secondary education. 2. Suggest measures to improve curriculum, teaching, administration. 3. Prepare students for higher education & careers. 4. Make education more democratic and equitable. 5. Relate education to life, needs, and aspirations of people.

7. Methodological Procedure Observation: Surveys of secondary schools. Discussion: With teachers, students, administrators. Questionnaire: Collected data on facilities, curriculum, exams. Interview: Experts, parents, policymakers.

8. Presentation Structure: 3-year junior secondary + 4-year senior secondary. Curriculum: Balanced (Science, Arts, Vocational). Language: Mother tongue as medium of instruction. Exams: Internal assessment, reduce rote learning. Teachers: Training, better salaries, guidance & counselling.

9. Importance of the Study Modernized secondary education system. Promoted vocationalization & diversification. Stressed on balanced curriculum (Arts + Science + Physical Education). Influenced later commissions & policies. Encouraged democratization & equality in education.

10. Conclusion Secondary Education Commission = landmark in Indian education. Recommendations still relevant today. Provided a blueprint for reforms in quality, access, and equity.

11. References Report of the Secondary Education Commission (1952–53). Ministry of Education, Govt. of India archives. Aggarwal, J.C. – Development of Education System in India. Bhatia, K.K. & Bhatia, B.D. – Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education.

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