Educational Development in India

Objectives

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The students will be able to - Know the ancient system of education in India. - Understand the development of education in medieval and modern India. - Analyse the educational development during the British Rule. - Discuss the importance of National Education Policy. - Understand the educational development in Tamil Nadu.

Summary

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- Education is recognised as the foundation of a progressive society - Indigenous education was imparted at home, in temples, patashalas and gurukulas - Meideval period witnessed a radical transformation with the introduction of muslim education - In the later medieval era the British came to India and introduced English education. - The first National Education Policy of 1968 marked a significant step in the history of education in post – independent India. - Free education at the secondary school level was introduced in 1964 -65