Effective Teaching-Learning Strategies And Quality of Higher Education In India: Some Reflections

Education is the most important lever for social, economic and political transformation. A well educated population, equipped with the relevant knowledge, attitudes and skills is essential for economic and social development in the twenty-first century. Education is the most potent tool for socio economic mobility and a key instrument for building an equitable and just society. Education is the prime mover of the society it determines the role and approach for the modernization of society and the nation at large. The quality of our is of paramount importance along with access and equity to tap rich dividends from our demographic capital. With global players in the field of education our perspective towards higher education needs to be reoriented. There are many quality gaps with respect to curriculum design and development, teaching and learning, Learner centric education evaluation, research, infrastructure and learning resources, governance, management and leadership which need to be addressed.