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Understanding teaching, learning and quality in higher education requires in-depth engagement with theoretical discourse and empirical evidences. With this objective, the Centre for Policy Research in Higher Education (CPRHE) has initiated multiple research activities to develop deeper insights into quality concerns in higher education. India Higher Education Report 2017 evaluates the Indian higher education system in terms of teaching, learning and quality and presents a comprehensive analysis of reforms that took place in these domains. Organized into three major parts—ranking, research and quality; teachers and teaching–learning; and quality management—this book discusses changes and issues that have affected the country's higher education system in recent times. This seminal work is a must-have for scholars and researchers of education, social science and public policy.
Availability and Shortages of Teachers in Higher Education
Availability and Shortages of Teachers in Higher Education
Higher education (HE) occupies a central place in India's growth and development. The sector has expanded rapidly, being fuelled by rising demands emanating structurally from India's demographic structure, as millions of new potential job seekers entering college-going age look towards HE as a means to better their opportunities. As the Indian economy has grown more rapidly and has liberalized, the economic role of HE has also evolved. This has led to a greater emphasis on professional and technical education both from students as well as policy-makers. To meet this demand, the higher education institutions (HEIs) have expanded recently in number, size and diversity. ...
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