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

This book discusses the issues of equity-based education in India and advocates for providing a fair and inclusive system of education. It focuses on the practice of democratic education to promote critical thinking and problem-solving attitudes among learners in learner-centric classrooms. It also provides insights on the New Education Policy 2020 and aims to develop teachers' capacity to identify students' needs and ensure community participation. The book covers a range of topics such as holistic assessment, reflexive pedagogy, ICT, innovations in education, and inclusiveness, and provides anecdotal evidence and case studies to support equity-based education.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 31 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the critical issues of equity-based education in India, advocating for a fair and inclusive educational system. It emphasizes the practice of democratic education, aimed at fostering critical thinking and problem-solving attitudes among learners in learner-centric classrooms. The author offers insightful commentary on the contemporary challenges faced by Education in India, highlighting the importance of teachers incorporating the reforms suggested in the New Education Policy 2020 to ensure equitable learning opportunities. The book aims to enhance teachers' capacity to identify students' needs and promote community participation. It explores a diverse range of topics, including holistic assessment, reflexive pedagogy, information and communication technology (ICT), innovative education practices, and inclusivity. While providing theoretical and empirical insights into effective classroom approaches for better learning, the book also includes anecdotal evidence and case studies to support equity-based education. This book is of immense interest to teachers, researchers, vocational education specialists, teacher education programs, educators, educationists, education administrators, Special educators, academics, policymakers, in-service teachers, teacher educators, and teacher trainees. It serves as a valuable resource for advancing knowledge and understanding of equity-based education in India.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032391199