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ASERF News Bulletin on Education |
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E-bulletin No - 40 |
Date: 16th July – 31st July,
2008 |
Welcome to ASERF
News Bulletin on Education, a free By-Monthly E-Bulletin to keep you
abreast of the relevant and latest Educational - news, views and policy research
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Aspects |
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Understanding the Effectiveness of Teacher Attributes: “Teacher
quality matters. In fact, it is the most important school-related factor
influencing student achievement. Moreover, teacher compensation represents a
significant public investment: in 2002 alone, the |
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News |
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· Centrally sponsored scheme “Incentives to Girls for
Secondary Education” launched · Setting up of eight new Indian Institutes of Technology
· Centre promises policy on deemed universities · Committee clears project reports on Quota Reservation ·
Engineering seats going vacant amid a talent crunch
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Entrepreneurs looking to tap Pvt. education space · Global Indians turn back India to play their role · India can emerge successfully from a possible global
economic crisis · Govt. plans bailout of state, Pvt. Universities · India’s education: A $120 billion opportunity ·
India plans massive technical
education push · Move to increase international acceptability of Indian
degrees · Move to universalise secondary education · Print advertising by education sector up 14% |
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Analysis/Opinion/Innovative Practice |
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· We will definitely achieve the GER increase of 5 per cent
during the 11th Plan ·
The Engineering field has been the Major Contributory
Factor….. ·
A New Scheme Namely ‘ National Mission in Education
Through ICT’ ·
States agreed to take immediate action against fake
universities ·
Without equity the very purpose of education will be
defeated |
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Resources |
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India faces a drought of teachers ·
Foreign varsities itching for a base in India |
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Announcement |
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Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation (ASERF), has
instituted ‘Dr Stya Paul Young Educationist Award’
for honouring Young Educationists who have demonstrated their potential by
making an impact on Indian education. A Citizen of India
below the age of 45 years, who has published books, research papers in Indian
or international journals on any aspect of Indian education such as Early
Childhood education, elementary education, teacher education, higher
education, technical and professional education, is eligible for
consideration for the award. The published work should be such as is
indicative of the author’s original contribution to the advancement of
educational thought or improvement in educational practices in the Indian
context. The Award comprise a cash
amount of Rs. 50,000/-, a robe of honour and citation. ASERF invites
application from the eligible scholars for the Award of the year 2008. The
prescribed format along with the terms and conditions can be downloaded from
the ASERF Website http://aserf.org.in or obtained from
ASERF’s office. |
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Partnership |
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Dear Partners, The
Apeejay Stya Education Research Foundation (ASERF) invites news, articles,
resource material, opinions and analyses on relevant educational issues in
the Indian context that can be highlighted in our weekly e-bulletins and on
the ASERF portal. We request if you
could spare a few moments of your valuable time to have a look at our website
and guide us on our regular initiatives. Aditya
Berlia
Dr. Mithilesh Kr Singh Director, ASERF Editor, ASERF E-bulletin |
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