Landmarks in the Development of Educational Administration in India after Independence

Introduction

• Lecture by Dr. Mandeep Kaur, CID Professor, College of Education Ranjit Aminu.
• Focus on major educational commissions and their impact post-independence.

Objectives of the Lesson

• Explain the University Education Commission.
• Discuss the recommendations of the Secondary Education Commission.
• Elucidate the recommendations of the Kothari Education Commission for school education.
• Understand the role of NPE in overhauling education.

Historical Context

Pre-Independence Education Administration

• Role of educational administrators was limited to implementing British educational programs.
• Hunter Commission (1880): First comprehensive recommendations for education in India.
  • Suggested increasing the number of inspectors for educational institutions.
  • Advocated for local inspectors for primary schools.

Post-Independence Developments

• Expansion and transformation of educational programs.
• New dimensions and techniques required for educational administration.

Key Commissions and Their Recommendations

University Education Commission (1948)

• Chaired by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan.
• Key Recommendations:
  • University education should be in the concurrent list for legislation by both state and central governments.
  • Central government to finance and coordinate educational facilities.
  • Establish a University Grants Commission for funding.
  • Introduction of a three-year degree course and establishment of rural universities.

Secondary Education Commission (1952)

• Chaired by Dr. A. Lakshman Swamy Mudaliar.
• Main Recommendations:
  • Secondary education should follow four or five years of primary education.
  • Establish multi-purpose schools and technical schools.
  • Integrate recommendations into successive Five-Year Plans.

Kothari Education Commission (1964)

• Chaired by Dr. Kothari.
• Recommendations for Educational Administration:
  • Recognized need for training educational administrators.
  • Suggested in-service training programs and national staff college for senior administrators.
• Recommendations for School Education:
  • Common School System as a national goal.
  • Free and compulsory education up to age 14.
  • Restructured educational stages (1-3 years preschool, 7-8 years primary, etc.).

National Policy on Education (NPE)

NPE 1968

• Called for restructuring and equality of educational opportunities.
• Advocated for a uniform educational structure.

NPE 1986

• Emphasized removal of disparities and equalizing educational opportunities.
• Introduced a framework for educational planning and management.

NPE 2016

• Aimed for grassroots consultation and input from citizens.
• Focus on school quality assessment and governance structure.

Conclusion

• The role of educational administrators evolved significantly after 1947.
• Numerous commissions have shaped the educational landscape in India, emphasizing quality and accessibility.
• Importance of community involvement and innovative management structures for future educational reforms.