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Unit 14: Policy Perspectives on Teacher Education—Secondary Education Commission

at its 14th meeting held in January 1948 recommended the appointment of a commission to Notes
examine the prevailing system of Secondary Educaton in the country and to suggest measures
for its reorganization and improvement.
• The Government of India set up, the Secondary Education Commission by Resolution dated
23rd September, 1952.
• Commission about professional development of the teachers:
• Recommendations of the Secondary Education Commission in respect of professional
development of the teachers: Two types of Training Courses; Co-curricular activities; In-
service Training; Research in Education; Master's Degree in Education; Free Exchange of
Professors; Provision of part-time Training courses; Co-ordination between Colleges of
Education and other Agencies; Admission to Colleges of Education; Provision for Residential
Colleges of Education.

14.4 Keywords

• Secondary Education : Education after elementary or primary level.
• Extensive : Covering a large area, great in amount.
• Questionnaire : A written list of questions that are answerd by a number of
peoples so that the information can be collected from answers.
• Advisory : Heaving the role of giving professional device.

14.5 Review Questions

1. Describe the major recommendations of the secondary Education Commission (1952-53) for
reforming Secondary Education in the country.

Answer: Self Assessment
(i) 23 Sep. 1952 (ii) Dr. A. Lakshman Swami Mudalier
(iii) Mudalier (iv) August 29, 1953

14.6 Further Readings

1. Inclusive Education--Study And Teaching : Suzanne E. Wade. Pam Schuctz, Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates.
2. Teacher Education: Arthur M.Cohen, Florene B. Brawere; Pam Schuctz, Lawrence
Erlbaum Associates.

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