Description
The book offers insight into the intricate process of planning and executing diverse initiatives in the school education sector in India. It delves into the collaborative efforts between administrators, school leaders, teachers, parents, and students to enhance school quality and foster meaningful student engagement. It examines selected states from various geographical zones within its unique socio-political context. It conducts thorough analyses through baseline and end-line studies to track progress or stagnation over time. It addresses critical issues pertaining to student participation in schools, emphasizing the relationship between school progress and student involvement. It also explores the roles played by different stakeholders in this process and offers insightful policy recommendations for future implementation. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive overview of student participation in elementary schools at the state-specific and national levels. With its wide-ranging scope and rigorous methodology, this book is of interest to students, academics, policymakers, educational practitioners, and other stakeholders involved in school education.
Table of Contents
Introduction.- Provisioning of Schooling Facilities and School Participation of Children in India: An Overview of Literature.- Research Methodology.- Socio-Economic Profile and Political Context of the States under Study.- Present Situation of School Participation: An Overview.- School Profile and School Improvement.- Teachers and Teaching Learning Environment.- School Participation of Children.- Discussion and Conclusion.
