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Adult Education Programme in India: A Historical Perspective
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(The Adult Education Programme in India, according to available documents dates back to the early years of 1920-1921). However, the first official concern reflected in the Royal Commission on Agriculture, (set up in 1926), was to suggest measures to promote the welfare and prosperity of the rural population, and focusses up on the type of education best suited to the needs of an agricultural population in the rural areas.
Conscientizing The Evaluator
(Commonwealth Specialist Conference on Non-Formal Education, New Delhi, January/February 1979., 1979) Etherington, Alan
This report discusses the role of non-formal education in fostering political clarity and social change. It emphasizes the political nature of education and social research, referencing insights from thinkers such as Paulo Freire. The document critiques traditional educational methods, distinguishing between "banking" and "liberating" approaches, and explores the political choices inherent in evaluating non-formal education programs. Drawing from case studies and theoretical perspectives, it underscores the necessity of aligning educational practices with the empowerment of marginalized communities.