In the opening chapters, knowledge is conceived and described in a broad perspective. This is followed by an extensive discussion on curriculum, including the various issues and concerns, different approaches, curriculum design, development and evaluation.
A peep into the modern classrooms, shift in pedagogy and skill-based curriculum makes the book a complete organic entity for comprehensive understanding of the continuum of knowledge and curriculum.
It is primarily intended for the undergraduate students of education and elementary education as well as for the postgraduate students of education. Moreover, teacher educators and researchers will also find the book useful.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BOOK
• Presents intensive analysis of the concepts in a logical sequence
• Includes practical illustrations along with clear, concise and lucid language
• Follows professional and analytical approach
• Incorporates flowcharts, diagrams and chapter-end exercises
• Comprises a bibliography at the end of the book
TARGET AUDIENCE
• B.Ed./M.Ed.
• B.Sc.-B.Ed./B.A.-B.Ed.
• B.El.Ed.
• M.A. (Education)
M. SEN GUPTA, Ph.D., is Director, KIIT College of Education, Gurugram. Spanning a long career of more than five decades, he has also served at the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi in various capacities. Being an ITEC Expert, a Fulbright Scholar and Commonwealth Fellow, he has undertaken a number of consultancy projects at both the national and international levels. As NAAC Peer Team Expert, he has visited many teacher education institutions in the capacity of Chairman, Member Secretary or Member. Besides, Dr. Sen Gupta is also the recipient of four National Level Awards from reputed organisations/ministries such as the NCERT, Ministry of Railways, and Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. He has nearly 200 publications to his credit. A nominated member in University Boards and other prestigious committees, Dr. Sen Gupta has expertise in vocational education and teacher education.