Education in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Islands

"Education in South Asia and the Indian Ocean Islands is a critical reference guide to development of education in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Comoros Islands, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Zanzibar. The chapters provide an overview of the education system in each country...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Letchamanan, Hema (-), Dhar, Debotri
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic 2017.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
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Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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  • Title Page
  • Copyright Page
  • Contents
  • Series Editorâ#x80;#x99;s Preface
  • Notes on Contributors
  • Introduction: A Regional Overview
  • The state of education in the region â#x80;#x93; challenges and opportunities
  • Notes
  • References
  • Chapter 1: Bangladesh: Generation, Education and Nation
  • Introduction
  • Brief overview of Bangladesh education system
  • Bangladeshi education policy
  • Education for the poor and the rich
  • Education in the centre and periphery
  • Production of educational institutes and human resource development
  • Conclusion
  • Notes.
  • Exploring the ICT in Education projects in BangladeshGovernment strategic perspective
  • Review of SC ICT projects
  • Conclusion and recommendations
  • Notes
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Bhutan: Politics, Culture and the Modernization of Education
  • Introduction
  • The trajectories of educational change in Bhutan
  • The effects of educational modernization on culture and society
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 5: India: Trajectory and Transitions of Education
  • Ancient
  • Medieval
  • Colonial era
  • Independent India.
  • The national policy on education, 1986â#x80;#x93;92Right to Education Act, 2009
  • An assessment
  • References
  • Chapter 6: India: Madrasas as an Enduring Space for Muslim Girlsâ#x80;#x99; Education
  • Definition of a madrasa
  • Background of madrasas
  • Madrasas in India
  • Curriculum of the madrasas
  • Madrasas for girls
  • Madrasas in Hyderabad
  • Objectives of the study
  • Problems encountered
  • Methodology
  • Conclusion
  • Annexures
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Chapter 7: India: Education for Children in Kashmir
  • Introduction
  • Context: A unique status.
  • Scale of impact of conflict on educationChallenges
  • State Education Act
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • References
  • Chapter 8: India: Young Children with Disabilities and Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Introduction
  • Brief overview of the research process
  • Research findings
  • Reflections on the findings
  • Concluding thoughts
  • Acknowledgement
  • Notes
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Nepal: Between the â#x80;#x98;Localâ#x80;#x99; and the â#x80;#x98;Globalâ#x80;#x99; of the National Education
  • Introduction
  • State, schooling and society
  • The changing purpose of education.