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Types of schools
The present system of education is the contribution of the British
presence in India. Prior to the advent of western education primarily by
the missionaries, education in India was limited to Pathshalas and
Madrasas where the scriptures were taught. If we go further back in
history education was imparted in Gurukuls or the house of the Guru or
teacher where a student spent several years of his life listening to the
ancient scriptures and philosophy from his teacher. Education was not
for all and only a segment of society was literate. However this changed
in the 19th century with the setting up of schools in the
modern pattern.
In the present system, the medium of instruction is either in the
regional language or in English. The schools follow a three-language
policy wherein the students start with the medium of instruction
(English or the regional language) and then learn a second language
(regional language or English) and a third language (depending on the
options available) in high school. The schools are affiliated either to
the State Government Education Boards or to the Central Government Board
at Delhi.
English however is an important language in schools where at the moment
there is a need to use the communicative approach rather than mere
grammar and comprehension with an emphasis on Literature.
The Government schools take in teachers only if they are trained degree
holders at the primary level and postgraduates at the secondary level.
The private schools also follow the same policy in order to follow the
same pay scale. However there is a growth in International Schools and
they prefer teachers with TEFL qualifications.
Apart from regular schools there are also Language Schools in the cities
where English is taught on a part time basis. The BPO industry has also
created the need for English trainers in that sector. Corporate training
is another area that requires TEFL trained teachers. |
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