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How Can Video Conferencing Solutions Positively Impact the Rural Education?

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on August 9, 2023 @ 9:28 am

Video Conferencing has always been considered as an upmarket technology; beyond the reach of common people, especially in the rural sector. However, the circumstances have started to show some positive bends lately. Technology has stepped into the rural domain and has also started impacting the lives of the masses. The basic purpose of video conferencing solutions is an enhanced virtual connectivity. Beforehand, the far-flung villages suffered from the unavailability of necessary amenities which the virtual connectivity has brought to their doorstep.

The greatest impact of the audio-visual technology can be seen in the rural education sector. Rural communities have always suffered from the lack of qualitative education within accessible distance. Stories of people traveling miles in search of qualitative education and training aren’t rare. Girls in most Indian villages, fail to get educated in hi-end technologies since their parents are unwilling to let them travel to distant schools and colleges. Video Conferencing Solutions for Education have been able to curtail these drawbacks to a considerable extent.

Benefits of virtual collaboration for education in the rural sector

Experts at doorstep

The AV collaborative solutions have bridged the gap between education and the learners. This technology and the solutions based on it have transformed the authentic brick and mortar classrooms into global learning platforms. Through Live video collaboration, the rural students can learn directly from the experts in various genre’, ask questions and resolve problems without changing their locations; thus avoiding the traveling cost.

“Classroom without walls”

This is a concept that made around 125 students from 3 schools on the Kenai Peninsula spend a night at school to wake up at 4 a.m. for attending a video conference with the students in Nazareth, Israel (The Journal.com). This collaborative technology has not only pulled up the rural students to the standards where high-end education is not only limited to their privileged urban or suburban peers but also helped them realize the importance and urgency of cross-cultural collaboration. We can thank this technology for helping rural students become responsible global citizens.

Parents’ are in control

While the students are leveraging video conferencing solutions to acquire higher education, parents can relax to see their children not shift base for higher education. In the pre-virtual collaboration scenario, helplessly worried parents had no option but to allow their children relocate to big cities to satisfy their learning sprees. This also made some parents reluctant about letting their children pursue higher education. Thus, curbing their growth, which in its turn affecting the growth of rural education as a whole. With children collaborating virtually, the parents are also aware of their children’s academic progress. They can also be a part of virtual performance tracking of their wards and have discussions with the educators.

Teachers can grow as well

Apart from a better exposure and interaction with remote students, there are quite a few things that the teachers can really leverage from a hi-end video conferencing solution for education. Remote collaboration can help teachers, especially who are rurally located, enhance their skills. The teachers can, thus, not only impart education but also be a part of different forums or peer-groups to act upon fruitful knowledge exchange.

Helping children with special needs

Children with special needs, located rurally, find it exceptionally tough to access varied learning scopes. With easily accessible video conferencing solutions, they can now register for various workshops, learning forums, discussion session without relocating. They can overcome their feeling of isolation by joining peers around the world who have similar needs and be a part of the global learning junket.

Initiatives to promote digital learning

Educational institutes around the world are focusing on encompassing digital learning into their curriculum. In India, E-Kranti program under the Digital India campaign is designed to focus on digitizing rural education. Under this program, free Wi-Fi will be provided to 2.5 lakh schools in the next five years. Also, devices like tablets will be distributed among rural students and plans for initiating Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to help them overcome the demographic constraint and learn from global industry experts and eminent mentors. Players like Google and Facebook are also partnering with the Central Government to make the initiative successful.

Centrally Sponsored schemes, Rashtriya Uchchatar Siksha Aviyan (RUSA) and not-for-profit organization, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) are set-ups to fund and upgrade the education, training, and skill development initiatives in the country, including the digital learning undertakings.

Digital Learning endeavors around the globe are gaining grounds. Developed countries like the USA, Australia, New Zealand and the countries of the European Union have already started leveraging the benefits of incorporating digital learning trend in their existing curriculum. Countries from Africa, Latin America and Asian Subcontinents to are following the current trend.

Source by Jithendra Manda

19 Jul

Science Education In India

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on July 19, 2023 @ 9:11 am

Currently there exist a number of life science societies in India. The names being diverse, purpose indeed remains the same. These societies are aiming to bring people on a universal platform and popularize science. Certain initiative needs to be incorporated in order to popularize science, which is necessary for its further betterment in the society.

Life Science Society Initiative (LSSI)

The increased effort by the prevalent societies needs more focused perspective. Current outlook is more towards increasing the awareness of science within the community, also there is interdisciplinary work carried out by some of these societies. The efforts should be directed not just to gather these intellectuals and students on a common platform but also to inculcate the habit amongst them to interact in near future. Directives should thus be towards creation of a scientist, teacher, entrepreneur and most significantly an intellectual.

Scientist-Teacher Interaction (STI)

There should be an increased researcher-educator partnership between both, the educators of science and scientists to teach science as it is practiced. There is a communication gap, which is commonly observed between both the scientist and a teacher. The use and conception of improved facilities, update knowledge and productive interactions between the scientist and teacher should be practiced. Inclusion of teaching, research and human research development must also be a part of the process. Programs should be initiated to enhance interactions amongst both the groups.

Teacher-Student Interaction (TSI)

This interaction is indeed strong and influenced. There is day-to-day interaction and discussion within members of this group. The popularization of science is a positive feature that can be initiated by this group. Apart from academics the vision needs to be set towards popularizing science in near future. In many institutes and colleges the incorporation of research projects as part of the curriculum has generated zeal amongst the young generation towards research and science.

Scientist-Student Interaction (SSI)

In most of the cases the reach of students towards science and or scientist is limited. There is lack of knowledge amongst students about research hence dialogue needs to be established within the scientist-student community. In recent years the communication between this communities is possible by the means of interactive sessions and programme such as conferences, symposia, guest lectures or open forums.

But what is the life of this talk? Does the discussion ends within four walls of the conference room? What are the numbers benefited under these programme? What about the grassroots levels initiatives?

One of the initiatives in this respect is launch of science magazines. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of science-based magazines. Science magazines was previously more focused towards particular age group readers, it now attracts more diversified readers. To some extent the scientific magazines have proved to reduce the barriers. But how many of them afford to purchase or read these magazines?

Science Awareness Strategy (SAS)

Where do we place science, scientist or science educator? Do they always face a setback in terms of pecuniary? Are the science educators looking towards a change? What do students of science think of the long-term prospects of their career in science?

Honestly speaking science is still undoubtedly not so career dream for most of them. Therefore, science should be made more attractive and focused. The perspective of researchers towards the students must be more open. The life science societies and organizations are driven by their own disciplines. They are more focused towards the organizational aspects and need to co-ordinate their activities on issues like science education.

The state of science education in India is currently still critical as compared to rest of the world. The significance of science education should not be ignored. A collaborative effort of scientific and educational communities thus has become a need of an hour.

Source by Devendra Dusane

25 Jun

Top Open Universities Offering Distance Learning PhD Programs in India

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on June 25, 2023 @ 8:50 am

Distance learning PhD programs are gradually gaining importance among the employed academic community. Due to the establishment of quality online education facilities in India research scholars can now pursue teaching or academic jobs while studying. Deserving scholars generally give up further specialization mid way due to work pressures and the inability to attend regular college after a while. Quality distance research and doctoral courses have changed that.

Universities in India Offering PhD Distance Learning Programs

There are many such universities, offering doctorate degrees in various subjects:

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Its main campus is located in Delhi/NCR region. All over India it has 67 centers, offering doctorate degrees in four streams – Education, Physics, Mathematics, and Tourism Studies.

Vardhaman Mahaveer University

Its main campus is located in Kota. This university is situated in 3 centers, offering doctorate programs in History, Economics and Commerce.

Nalanda Open University

Its main campus is located in Patna. All over India it has 6 centers, offering doctorate programs in Urdu, Hindi, Chemistry, History, Economics and Botany.

Dr.B.R. Ambedkar University (BRAOU)

This university’s office is situated in Hyderabad. Doctorate program on Development Studies can be pursued in Development Studies.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University

Office of this University is located at Ahmedabad. Enroll for online Phd courses at this popular university.

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Distance Education

The main office of this university is located in Dehradun. It has 2 centers. PhD programs that can be done through distance learning mode include management and technology, science and engineering.

Alagappa University

It is located in Karaikudi, where people can pursue PhD in Biotechnology.

Institute of Management Technology

This is located in Ghaziabad and offers doctorate programs.

IGNOU

People can select their preferred subject in pursuing their research and submit their researched work to receive doctorate degree from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). It is one of the most renowned open universities in India.

Let us check eligibility criteria of PhD program of this Open University:

A person should have got a minimum of 55% marks from a recognized university during post graduation on any of the following subjects with specialization in computers in education or Educational technology:

– Educational Technology

– Distance Education

– Education

– Instructional Design

In case of a SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) candidate, minimum 50% marks is a must.

– M.Phil

– 5 year of professional / teaching / administrative experience in ODLI

Other details:

Fee of the IGNOU distance learning PhD program is Rs. 15000, to be paid in 3 annual installments of equal amount. Duration of the program can be anywhere between 2 and 5 years.

Source by Kali Pada Giri

26 Apr

Prepare for Engineering Entrance Exams With Top-Quality Study Material and Video Lectures!

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on April 26, 2023 @ 8:05 am

Getting into a top engineering college in India is no mean feat! With so much competition and tough entrance exams, securing a seat in a reputed engineering college is a difficult task. Counted amongst the most coveted institutes in the world, IITs have a reputation of producing the best talent. Apart from IITs, there are many other reputed colleges in India that are popular among engineering aspirants. Cracking IIT JEE exam can make the dreams of all IIT aspirants come true.

IITs and other institutes follow a fool-proof filtration process that ensures only the most deserving get through. For an engineering aspirant in India, the preparation starts early. The students can be seen attending IIT preparation classes that are offered by many private institutes. Located in all parts of India, these institutes provide complete guidance and assistance required to clear the tough IIT test. Scores of students enroll into these institutes every year to realize the dream of getting into the college of their choice.

In recent times, Indian education sector has witnessed many changes. Technology has become an indispensable part of education. The spread of technology has not left the IIT coaching sector untouched. Apart from the traditional institutes, there has been a growth of many other companies that provide the best products and services to students. Providing all the support and guidance, these companies make it possible for the students to crack the entrance exam for IIT.

With the aid of best study material and IIT video lectures, these companies provide an opportunity to students to develop a deep understanding of different topics. The video lectures not just cover the entire IIT syllabus but explain each and every topic in detail. Covering Physics, Chemistry and Maths, the lectures meet all the requirements of students and help them prepare for IIT JEE papers in the comfort of their homes.

Similarly, the study material provided to the students can prove really handy while revising any topic. With the help of short notes, the students can considerable reduce their revision time. All engineering aspirants can easily find a reliable company that offers innovative and relevant products for IIT JEE exams. Some of these companies even provide personal IIT mentors that help students overcome all the challenges faced during the preparation and revision phase. Under the unique mentorship programs, the students can discuss all their queries with current IITians who have gone through the similar preparation phase.

All video lectures and study materials not just make the learning process easier, fun and effective but can be purchased at very reasonable prices. Providing the best IIT preparation solutions, these companies’ help students prepare for tough engineering entrance exams efficiently and in a cost-friendly manner.

Source by Shailesh Pradeep Chakravarty

27 Mar

Is Vinnitsa National Medical University Is Good for Mbbs?

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on March 27, 2023 @ 7:03 am

Vinnitsa National medical university was established in 1921. For MBBS in Ukraine, Vinnitsa National medical university is a government co-education medical university. The university is located in the beautiful city of Vinnytsia. The university is recognized by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Medical Council of India (MCI) and World Health Organisation (WHO). This means after completing degree from VNMU Indian students can go for FMGE or MCI screening test.

By 1969, there were 2,235 students studying at the two faculties of the VNMU, medical and pediatric. In 1994, the faculty of Dentistry was established at VNMU and the Vinnitsa medical institute was awarded with the highest level of accreditation, as a University on level IV, by the cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Vinnitsa State Pirogov Memorial Medical University was the new name given to the institute. By the year 2000, the faculty of Pharmacy was introduced at the university. In the year 2002, Vinnitsa State Pirogov Memorial Medical University was awarded National university status by the President of Ukraine L.D. Kuchma of that time.

The areas of specialities which the university had at that time were “General Medicine“, “Pediatrics“, “Dentistry“, “Pharmacy“, “Clinical Pharmacy“, “Medical Psychology.”

The Major focus of the University is over various scientific researches for the betterment of medicine and technology. The focus is being put on the following areas by the university which includes:-

– Treatment, Diagnosis, and prevention of chronic diseases.

– Rehabilitation of disabled persons

– Studying psychological state of human.

– Development of new devices and drugs for medical treatment.

– Study of Physiological and anthropological characteristics in human.

– Trying to find out and understand the origin of various diseases for prevention.

At VNMU, the study buildings and learning centers have been constructed in more than 41000 Sq. Meters of area and the total area allocated to the university is about 81000 Sq. Meters. All the latest equipments have been installed in the lecture halls and classrooms of the university. There are more than 5.5 lakhs journals in the library of the university. The university also has laboratories, testing clinics, research facility and a computer park with around 780 personal computers which are used for training and scientific processes.

On an average, 3000 students can be accommodated at the university hostels. There are 5 such hostels. Restaurants and canteens are available for students to use. Students can take care of their health and fitness through the 2 sports and health complexes which are made available for them.

Vinnitsa national medical university staff is 1646. Out of which 812 persons form teaching staff of the teaching staff of the university. Every year there is a growth in the number of international students taking admission to VNMU and this shows University’s high levels of teaching standards and its success which is reaching among students.

The academic staff of the university is of very high level with highest academic degrees and standards. There are almost 126 doctors of sciences and 677 candidates of sciences which teach the students at the university. Out of them there are 25 honored scientists and technicians of Ukraine, honored workers of higher education and education of Ukraine, 12 honored doctors of Ukraine, 5 winners of the state prize of Ukraine and 3 academicians of the academy of Sciences of Ukraine.

At VNMU, there are 6 faculties of medicine and there are 55 departments. Out of them, 39 are clinical departments and 16 are theoretical courses.

University has formed centre of information technology with computer classrooms, TV studio, printing house, internet unit etc. There is a modern scientific research centre which consists of 7 well equipped research laboratories.

The university provides education in English medium. The capital of Ukraine is Kyiv and the VNMU university is about 260 kms away from Kyiv. Transportation from Kiev to Vinnitsa is easy as Vinnitsa is well connected with the other cities. Students will be taught local language so that their stay becomes easy while studying in Ukraine.

VNMU education standards are very high and it follows very strict rules.

At VNMU, the tuition fees are very less, which is around 2.85 lack per year. The cost of living is also very low in the city of Vinnytsia. University’s hostel and food facilities are very good.

Ukraine also provides insurance policies to everyone in the Ukraine. At VNMU, there are medical centers which provide medical assistance. International students get their medical aid from the university as per the rules of the university.

The medical insurance will be valid only for one year. After one year, students need to renew it. One can go to the professors of the university for medication, if they get too much sick.

The University has trained almost 50,000 doctors up till now across the globe.

Source by Ashish Sharma

25 Feb

Catch ‘Em Young: Should Entrepreneurship Be Taught in Schools?

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on February 25, 2023 @ 6:42 am

Just a few days ago I was reading a column by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas Friedman in which he stresses upon the need to get millions of American kids, not just the bright ones, excited about innovation and entrepreneurship again. This in order to prepare a million new businesses that won’t simply give brief roadway occupations, but steady jobs that keep America on the cutting edge. To accomplish that, Friedman further made a suggestion – ensure every American kid knows about National Lab Day, get the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship to every middle and high school teacher and bring every classroom to view the documentary movie “Ten9Eight”.

Though a little dated (first published in NY Times in 2010), it found resonance (most parts of it) with me especially in these times of the much talked about demographic dividend, creating more jobs and the craze for startups in India. Friedman clearly was alluding to getting younger people in school, into the fold of entrepreneurship and being “innovation ready” – meaning that along with their mortarboards, they receive the critical-thinking, co-creation and multi-tasking abilities and collaboration skills that will help them invent their own careers and in turn create more jobs.

Friedman’s viewpoint provides cues to deal with India’s current manpower story. By 2020, about 60% of India’s population of 1.3 bn will be in the working age group of 15-59 years. It is estimated that by 2025, India will have 25% of the world’s total workforce.

India it seems, can also do well to engage with teaching entrepreneurship in schools, in order to build bridges between the young minds of today and job seekers of tomorrow. Various surveys have highlighted the need of teaching entrepreneurship from school level in order to create a competitive workforce which is beyond grades.

Experts argue that unless we introduce entrepreneurship as a school subject – like math, science history or geography – most young minds would remain unmindful of an undeniable fact for long, that jobs are best created, not consumed. According to Steve Mariotti, if entrepreneurship education can create jobs, encourage students to stay in school, and provide economic rescue for people in low-income communities, why aren’t we teaching it in every school.

Many are of the perspective that entrepreneurship learning- how to identify opportunities, how to work around issues, how to encourage innovation, how to overcome barriers, how to form winning teams, how to place risk in context, how to balance a mix of innovation and tradition, how to develop social, emotional and vocational skills- is best taught in the formative years of education. Some of the leading experts are also of the view that teaching entrepreneurship from a school level can be the long haul blue print for the most ambitious Make in India campaign.

Meanwhile, the government too has been quick to realize that entrepreneurship is one of the answers to sustained economic growth and job creation.. Efforts are being made to introduce entrepreneurship at the high school level, by offering it as an optional vocational subject in classes XI and XII by the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE). Some schools in India have already taken the step forward in integrating entrepreneurial and life skills development into formal school curriculum at the elementary level.

However, the path to taking entrepreneurship to schools is paved with unique challenges. Given the barriers of the Indian education system it is important to address concerns like curriculum design, trained teachers, should it be optional or mandatory, should it be in-house or outsourced among others.

Whether entrepreneurship should be taught in schools may remain a moot point for a while but unless we develop a comprehensive ecosystem and an entrepreneurial mindset starting from school all the way up to the industry, we may remain a country of job seekers. Watching “Ten9Eight” meanwhile may not be a bad idea after all.

Source by Atul Raja

26 Jan

Indian Head Massage Courses – The Pros and Cons You Will Face When Choosing Between Them

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on January 26, 2023 @ 6:28 am

Indian head massages have been around for over a 1000 years. It seemingly grew up in Asia and was used by women to groom each other’s hair and has matured and grown into an extremely popular form of therapy that alleviates tension/stress and improves circulation in the upper back, neck, scalp and face – fantastic for combating the stresses and strains of the modern lifestyle – not a limit of potential clients! It is convenient for the client also, as they don’t even have to undress. So if you want to learn this therapy by undertaking one of the many Indian head massage courses, how might you go about it? What entrance requirements do you need to meet? What could the course involve?

Not sure if Indian head massage courses are for you? – well you could take an introductory course. There are a number of beauty and massage therapy schools that cater for this need. Normally if you can stand and use your hands there are not any other entry requirements to get on one of these therapy courses. Typically you attend over a few weeks in the evenings and by the end can answer simple questions about the anatomy of the skull, show a level of competence when massaging a subjects head, use all the basic therapeutic strokes and explain the origins of the therapy. These are not tough courses that result in any form of accreditation and to actually go into practise you would need to undergo further courses.

This massage therapy can be learned around your life with both in house massage therapy schools and distance learning schools providing courses. Indian head massage courses are usually directed to the already qualified therapist who wants to add more strings to his/her bow. However don’t let that frighten you off if you are only starting out, because you might be able to do other courses alongside (see later).

Distance learning is typically studied through videos, text books and practicing on relatives/friends whereas in house school training involves practical demonstrations and frequent practice with fellow students along with lectures and self centred learning. Because the in depth courses challenge you more, you will have to prove you are capable by meeting certain entrance criteria, so what are they likely to be?

Because you will need to study things like anatomy, physiology, psychological etc you will be expected to show you can cope with the level of academia, but occasionally you will need to prove at least you already have a qualification in this area. You might also have to have a completed course on health and safety under your belt for example. To get on Indian head massage courses, you will need to be extremely well presented and possess great communication skills. Often you will find that the Indian head massage courses will be targeted at post graduates of hairdressing, beauty or holistic therapy but if you are not, then you might be able to still attend the course if you undertake another related qualification at the same time.

The examining at the end of Indian head massage courses is likely to come in various forms from written papers and assessments to formal practical exams when you might have to prepare and perform a massage on a paying client who helps rate you. You will need to demonstrate understanding also of the types of oils/lubricants you use and how you would adapt techniques depending on the condition an individuals hair and skin. Also you are likely to be tested on your aftercare advice and might need to produce a portfolio. Finally additional expense over and above the cost of the course could be the textbooks and a uniform for practical sessions.

Source by Antony B Williams

27 Dec

Celebrating Presidents Day: The Education of Our National Leaders

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on December 27, 2022 @ 6:11 am

As the leader of the most powerful country in the world, the President of the United States must responsibly manage both domestic and international affairs. Lucky for us, though many Presidents did obviate the traditional college and university system, each did clearly possess the willingness to educate himself. So in honor of President’s Day, let’s examine some of the more unique educational paths to the Presidency.

Presidents

George Washington, our very first Commander in Chief, attended the College of William and Mary to obtain his surveyor’s license. Even though the early death of his father abruptly halted Washington’s formal schooling, he remained an enthusiastic proponent of education. In his will, he provided resources and funds to support three different educational institutions.

Many people overlook the fact that Thomas Jefferson was an intellectual. It wasn’t that he just smart a President, he was an exceptionally smart person. At the age of 16, Jefferson enrolled in President Washington’s alma mater, the College of William and Mary, where he studied mathematics, metaphysics and philosophy. Jefferson graduated after only two years, with highest honors – and proceeded to earn admission into the Virginia State Bar some five years later.

Seven score and eight years ago, Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address, proclaiming a birth of freedom and equality in the nation. Through his conquests on a less beaten road, Lincoln personified the American Dream-in total, Honest Abe received approximately 18 months of formal education, most of which was provided by unqualified instructors. Lincoln was mainly self-educated and a self-guided reader, spending countless hours digesting every newspaper and book that came his way.

Three prominent individuals reached presidency from military-educated backgrounds. Ulysses S. Grant and Dwight D. Eisenhower claimed their stakes at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. And even though President Eisenhower’s parents rejected militarism, they couldn’t say no to a free education. Before Jimmy Carter’s stint as a successful peanut farmer and one-term president, he bested hundreds of other midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating 59th in his class of 820.

Not only did Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt share the same last name, they were fifth cousins and Harvard College alumnus as well. Teddy was an ambitious reader with a photographic memory, earning Phi Beta Kappa honors and admission into Columbia Law School-he dropped out of law school after only one year to pursue a career in politics. Better known as FDR, the younger Roosevelt followed Teddy’s footsteps. FDR was also admitted into Columbia Law School, but dropped out after passing the New York State Bar.

Some of our more recent presidents are no slouches either. Bill Clinton earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Foreign Service from Georgetown University, received a Rhodes Scholarship to study government at Oxford, and acquired a J.D. from Yale Law School. Contrary to the opinion of many folks on the left, George W. Bush is no dummy. George W. is a Yale alumn, and he is currently the only president with an M.B.A.-from Harvard Business School, no less. Our prevailing chief executive, President Barack Obama, graduated from Columbia College with a degree in political science. He is also the second president to have earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

As evidenced by the contrasting degrees of education among our presidents, no standard institution or instruction is needed to ascend to the highest office in the land. Although many of our previous leaders earned degrees from highly-ranked universities and colleges, many others emerged from humble, unassuming beginnings. Success is only limited by self-imposed restrictions. Pay homage to our presidential predecessors and celebrate your potential triumphs as well.

Source by Lela Saz

27 Nov

Benefits to Expect From Study in India & Study Abroad

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on November 27, 2022 @ 5:56 am

India has been making rapid strides in the education sector since independence. It is well-known all over the world for nourishing the best possible talent in the field of medicines, physics, chemistry, engineering, economics, astronomy and many more. Boasting the largest education system in the world, India is abode to more than 400 universities, 16,000 colleges and 13 institutes of national significance. There are also lots of other vocational institutes that impart a variety of job-oriented courses. Some of the universities in India are now on a par with best universities from the UK, USA, Australia or Canada.

India is turning out to be an attractive destination for students from all over the world due to its fast growing economy, infrastructure and industrial scenario. Various Indian universities and colleges have witnessed an upsurge in the number of domestic as well as foreign students for their myriad of courses. Before embarking on your journey to study in India, overseas students should collect valuable information on their desired courses, universities or colleges offering them, and the application procedure from the Internet or other reliable sources. In addition, it is advisable to gather information on the cost of living, climatic conditions, accommodation facilities and food habits of the city in which you’re going to build your career.

Apart from numerous educational institutes and huge number of courses, the study in India offers many other advantages to students inside and outside the country. Firstly, the cost of education in India is much lower in comparison to other prominent countries in the world. As it is a vast country, the quality of education is not same everywhere. But, there is still adequate number institutes and universities in India that impart world-class education and improve the country’s image on the global front. These include Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), National Law Schools, Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Annamalai University, Anna University and many more. There are also many private deemed universities established in different regions of the country. Amity University, VIT University, Symbiosis International and Sikkim Manipal University are some of them.

The options to study in India get wider with the presence of some open universities that offer all genres of courses by means of open, correspondence and distance learning mode. Though the country has so much to offer on the education front, many students are still willing to study abroad as it is said to be a lifetime experience with golden opportunities to learn foreign languages, traditions, cultures and lifestyle. As globalization is the buzzword now, studying in a foreign country can give your career a distinct edge. Countries like the USA, UK, Australia, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong and South Africa have opened the doors to millions of foreign students by liberalizing the visa requirements and previously stringent immigration rules. Indian students form the bulk of these students as you can imagine from the number of applications lying in various foreign embassies of the country.

Whether you want to study in India or study abroad, the opportunities are aplenty with high quality education, state-of-the-art infrastructure, experienced faculties and above all, intermingling of different cultures. So, you can truly build yourself as a global citizen.

Source by Pankaj Kumar Singh

28 Oct

The Importance of Education in Today’s Society

Posted in Education by anshbookstore on October 28, 2022 @ 4:31 am

So, do you believe that EDUCATION is absolutely necessary in today’s society? Does being educated make a significant difference in someone’s life?

Education is the process of learning and acquiring knowledge at school from a teacher, receiving knowledge at home from a parent, a family member, and even an acquaintance. Education is a key that allows people to move up in the world, seek better jobs, and succeed in life. Education is one factor that affects job positions people hold, advance in their further career, the income they make, and the title they hold. The more educated a person is, the more prestige and power that person holds.

However, unfortunately we have places in the world, where not everyone has an opportunity or chance to receive formal education. India is amongst the countries, where there is a high population of people who are illiterate. Almost, 55% of the population in India is illiterate. Partly, because most of the country resides in villages and not in cities, where education is more prevalent. Most of the people living in villages spend majority of their time in cultivating crops and harvesting their fields and don’t find it necessary to be educated in order to harvest their fields or to do household chores. The girls living in villages marry at a young age and later get busy with family and doing household chores. According to Indian belief, girls commonly get married at an early age and are advised to stay home and take care of the household instead of studying or working. That’s the reason why lot of parents in India are worried about getting their daughter married rather than her education. I can give you an example in my own life. When I was in India I wanted to get further education and fulfill my dream. On contrary to what society thinks, I wanted to pursue my career in the health care field to serve my own community. The support from my family, especially my grandfather, gave me the strength to keep my dream alive. I was 18 years old when we moved to the United States, and the transition to a country that is different culturally, academically, and politically was not easy. I did not know what I could do with my life when I came to the States. The transition was difficult for my parents as well. The need for finding a business, concern about my sibling’s education and me and adjusting in a new environment was definitely challenging. After doing most of college in India, it was hard for me to start over my college education. My dad’s brother, who is a physician, inspired me to keep my dream alive to pursue a career in medicine. I started my education at the community college, where I struggled with most of my classes in the first year as the educational system was different than the one I was used to. I joined clubs and other organizations at the college to know more about the medical careers. I got the knowledge that I required for pursuing a career in medicine but still, I had never experienced how things are in the real world of medicine. I have done everything that I could to help me fulfill my dream. I am currently an Emergency Medical Technician and I enjoy working in the allied health field.

I think being educated is the most important thing not only for success in one’s life, but the better educated population plays an important role in making a nation more successful and well rounded. Receiving formal education is vital, but to achieve success in life, informal education is essential. One can learn English, History, Math, Science in school, and be “book-smart”. Furthermore, one can learn how to live life by knowing what to say when, acting a certain way in specific situation, and be “street-smart”. You can have all the “book” knowledge in the world about a certain profession, but if you don’t know how to behave with your colleagues and your superiors than having “book” knowledge won’t take you too far. For example, if you are a Physician by profession, you have all the knowledge about the world of medicine and know much about health care, but if you do not have bed side manners and don’t interact well with your patients, co-workers, and the team, than what’s the point of having all “book” knowledge. To achieve success in life and reaching a point in life where people respect you for what you are is what makes a difference, because at that point you excel in both formal and informal education. Education is very important and no one should be deprived of it.

“No nation can leave its security only to the Police and the Army, to a large extent national security depends upon the education of citizens, their knowledge of affairs, their characters and sense of discipline and their ability to participate effectively in security measure.” – Kothari commission

A well educated population represents a well secured, well developed, strong Nation.

Source by Charmi Patel