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Development of Education System

Notes • The middle or senior basic or lower secondary stage should cover a period of 3 years.
• The higher secondary stage should cover 3 years.
• The commission also suggested abolition of the present intermediate classes. The 12th
class should be attached to the university and the 11th class should be added to the high
school. Thus it pleaded for one year pre-university and 3 year degree courses.
Self Assessment:
2. State whether the following statements one True or False:
(i) The introduction of core subjects like crafts and general science in the curriculum of the
higher secondary school required more staff.
(ii) The financial implication of the upgrading of a large number of high schools into higher
secondary pattern in every state were worked out.
(iii) The duration of secondary education should be 5 years.
(iv) The higher secondary stage should cover 3 years.

4.6 Summary

• Secondary education is the stage of education that includes all the classes after the primary
school and before university education is started.
• On September 23, 1952, The Government of India appointed the Secondary Education
Commission under the Chairmanship of A. L. Swami Mudaliar, A. N. Basu was appointed
its secretary.
• The Commission has emphasised the necessity of reorganising the secondary schools
curriculum in order that the aims of education may be realised.
• All the students should be medically examined at least twice a year. Full medical facilities
should be available for ailing students.
• The Commission has given numerous practical suggestions for the reforms of secondary
education in the country.
• Many useful suggestions for reorganising the curriculum have also been given suggestions
regarding the school buildings and duties of inspector of schools are also healthy.
4.7 Keywords

• Recommendation : an official suggestion about the best thing do to.
• Implication : a possible effect or result of an action or a decision.
• Instruction : Detailed information's.
• Pattern : The regular way in which something happens or is done.

4.8 Review Questions
1. Write the background of the secondary education commission.
2. What are the terms of reference of the secondary education commission?
3. What are the aims of secondary education commission?
4. Describe the new organisational pattern of secondary education briefly.
5. What is the role of libraries?
6. Explain the management and administration of secondary schools.

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