Creating an Equitable Space for Teaching and Learning: Towards Theory and Evidence-based Practice

Singh, Jaya (Editor)/ Agarwal, Tasha (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1032391197 / ISBN 13: 9781032391199

Published by Routledge India, 2023

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212 pages. 9.19x6.13x0.63 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Creating an Equitable Space for Teaching and Learning: Towards Theory and Evidence-based Practice
• Publisher: Routledge India
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032391197
• ISBN 13: 9781032391199
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.96 kilograms

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Synopsis

This book discusses the issues of equity-based education in India and advocates for providing fair and inclusive system of education. It focuses on the practice of democratic education to promote critical thinking and develop problem-solving attitudes among learners in learner-centric classrooms.

Offering insightful comments on the contemporary issues related to Education in India, the book underlines the need for teachers to draw from the reforms suggested in the New Education Policy 2020 to ensure equitable learning. It aims to develop teachers’ capacity to identify students’ needs and ensure community participation. The book discusses a range of topics such as holistic assessment, reflexive pedagogy, ICT, innovations in education, and inclusiveness among others. While providing theoretical as well as empirical insights on the approaches needed in classrooms for better learning, it also provides anecdotal evidence and case studies to support equity-based education.

The book will be of interest to teachers and researchers of education, vocational education, and teacher education. It will also be useful for educators, educationists, education administrators, Special educators, academicians, policymakers, in-service teachers, teacher educators and teacher trainees.

About the Author

Jaya Singh is Professor, Department of Education in Social Sciences (DESS), National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, India.

Tasha Agarwal is PhD Scholar, School of Development Studies, Ambedkar University Delhi, New Delhi, India.