Foundation of Education – II builds upon the conceptual base laid in the first volume, providing a deeper understanding of the philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions of education. Developed in accordance with the NEP 2020 guidelines and the updated syllabus of Dibrugarh University, this book explores the evolving nature of education in the Indian and global contexts.

It is designed to strengthen the foundational knowledge of B.A. Education Major students by linking theoretical concepts with contemporary educational practices and reforms. Each chapter is written in clear, descriptive language, supplemented by examples, critical reflections, and thought-provoking questions to support academic inquiry and self-study.

? Detailed Unit-wise Content:

✅ Unit 01: Development of Indian Education

• Ancient Indian Education: Vedic, Buddhist, and Islamic systems

• Evolution of Modern Indian Education:

  • Missionary efforts, Charter Act (1813), Macaulay’s Minute (1835)

  • Wood’s Dispatch (1854), Hunter Commission (1882)

  • Gokhale’s Bill (1910–11), Basic Education (1937), Sargent Report (1944)

• Emphasis on timelines, reforms, and ideological shifts

✅ Unit 02: Curriculum

• Definitions and characterizations of curriculum:

  • Curriculum as “Curere”, content, experience, cultural construct

• Types of curriculum:

  • Core, Hidden, Subject-centered, Null

• Integrated and Holistic Curriculum (NEP 2020)

• Co-curricular activities:

  • Types, organization, and importance

✅ Unit 03: Some Global Issues in Indian Education

• Globalization: Meaning, scope, and impact on Indian education

• Privatization: Role, growth, benefits, and criticisms

• Liberalization: Historical context and educational implications

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4) in education

• Peace Education, Population Education, Environmental Education

• Student mobility in the global context

✅ Unit 04: Contemporary Issues and Systems of Indian Education

• Accreditation and Quality Assurance:

  • NAAC, IQAC, and their impact on HEIs

  • Gunotsav and school assessment in Assam

• Digital and Online Education:

  • Virtual teaching, MOOCs, SWAYAM

  • Open Book Exams (OBE): concept and evaluation

• Education–Industry Linkage: Concepts, challenges, and relevance