Educational Institutions In India Research Articles

What about Provincial Institutions in Higher Education Policy in India?

In this article, we take stock of provincial higher education institutions in India, which—advertently or not—have not yet caught the attention of policy makers. However, these institutions employ the majority of the teachers and cater to the needs of the majority of students in the country.

Need of Technical Educational Integration in Disability Sector for Differently-abled Empowerment

As per 2011 census there are 2.68 crore differently abled persons in the country. Assistive devices and equipments can significantly help persons with disabilities to become independent in daily activities. There are many eminent technical educational institutions in India and many are conducting research works for the development of assistive technology for the differently abled. So an extensive search was conducted to explore the assistive technology related projects undertaken in India. Out of 137 studies retrieved 34 met the inclusion criteria. The result shows that many researches are being carried out for the development of assistive technology in India. Many of the products are in the prototype stage or in the feasibility stage. It emphasises the need for extensive field testing and commercial production of the assistive technologies. Such initiatives will lead to differently abled empowerment. The authors put forward some suggestions in this regard.

Need of Technical Educational Integration in Disability Sector for Differently-abled Empowerment

As per 2011 census there are 2.68 crore differently abled persons in the country. Assistive devices and equipments can significantly help persons with disabilities to become independent in daily activities. There are many eminent technical educational institutions in India and many are conducting research works for the development of assistive technology for the differently abled. So an extensive search was conducted to explore the assistive technology related projects undertaken in India. Out of 137 studies retrieved 34 met the inclusion criteria. The result shows that many researches are being carried out for the development of assistive technology in India. Many of the products are in the prototype stage or in the feasibility stage. It emphasises the need for extensive field testing and commercial production of the assistive technologies. Such initiatives will lead to differently abled empowerment. The authors put forward some suggestions in this regard.

A Study on the Prevalence and Nature of Ragging Practices in Selected Educational Institutions in India

Ragging has claimed hundreds of innocent lives and has ruined the careers of thousands of students. A total of 717 cases of ragging were reported in the English print media alone across the country from January 2007 to September 2013. However, the media reports tend to focus on extreme cases and do not reveal the true extent of ragging. Moreover, in the absence of empirical data, it is difficult to understand the processes involved in, and the ramifications of, ragging. This study examines the prevalence and types of ragging practices in educational institutions. The study covered 10,632 students from 37 educational institutions spread across 12 states in India. Findings show that almost 40 per cent students admitted to having experienced some kind of ragging. College-wise analysis of the results showed marked variations in the prevalence of ragging among colleges, thus pointing to the role of institutional factors in the occurrence of ragging. Variations in responses are also seen based on the kind of course pursued, gender, and place of residence of student, thus indicating that these are critical factors in influencing the prevalence, severity and kinds of ragging practices.

MCA Degree in 1 to 5 Years: An Investigation of Private Universities in India

Computer Application (CA) is a branch of study responsible for the creation of software and applications. It is primarily focused on software technologies and allied areas. Computer Application is available as an academic program and professional area to become industry professionals. The field started during the 1980s and gradually developed in different higher educational institutions in India. Moreover, the branch Computer Application started and still offered in India only. Initially, the branch was started as an alternative field of existing Computer Science. Computer Science is purely concentrated on theoretical areas and mathematical concentration but Computer Application was started with a primary focus on software technologies and development. Initially, Computer Application branch started with Master’s program rather Bachelors program. It has started with three years program for Bachelor’s degree in any stream rather typical criteria of Bachelor’s Degree in concerned/ related/ allied field of study. Computer Application is today offered in different duration with different eligibility criteria. This paper discusses in general, an overview of Computing and Information Technology emphasizes on Computer Application. Paper highlighted the multiple entry options in MCA program with multiple durations in Indian universities with special emphasis to the Private universities.

The New National Rankings in India

India started ranking its higher education institutions in 2015. Although a major share of higher education institutions in India are private, public institutions dominate the ranking list. The ranking exercise is not a substitute to improve the overall quality of the system, since a large majority of higher education institutions in India do not participate in the exercise. India needs to adopt more effective strategies to improve the overall quality of higher education, by focusing on research and teaching–learning processes at the institutional level.

The New National Rankings in India

India started ranking its higher education institutions in 2015. Although a major share of higher education institutions in India are private, public institutions dominate the ranking list. The ranking exercise is not a substitute to improve the overall quality of the system, since a large majority of higher education institutions in India do not participate in the exercise. India needs to adopt more effective strategies to improve the overall quality of higher education, by focusing on research and teaching–learning processes at the institutional level.

Assessing the Quality of Higher Education Institutions in India:An Alternative Framework

Assessing the Quality of Higher Education Institutions in India:An Alternative Framework

Anti-smoking legislation in educational institutions in India: opinion of stakeholders and challenges in implementation

Anti-smoking legislation in educational institutions in India: opinion of stakeholders and challenges in implementation

Assessment of Knowledge Management Practices in Higher Educational Institutions in India: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

Assessment of Knowledge Management Practices in Higher Educational Institutions in India: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

'From information to interaction': website and social media usage and trends in top Indian higher education institutions

The purpose of this study is to examine Web 2.0 usage in terms of website development and social media of top 300 higher education institutions (HEI) in India in terms of website and social media. Top 300+ institutions were selected from National Institutional Ranking Framework, India. Content analysis was used in terms of quantitative approach. All the selected institutions have website and one third of the institutions are on social media. One-fourth has unofficial accounts on social media. In totality no trend has been noticed in Web 2.0 usage of higher education institutions in India. This study is completely based on publicly available data regarding presence on website and social media. Outcomes suggest that HEI are using Web 2.0 applications but at a slow pace. This is the first research that draws an overall picture of the top institutions' Web 2.0 usage in India. The study provides academics with helpful information to better meet their user needs by effectively applying digital strategies.

THE RISING FOCUS OF LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON HIGHER EDUCATION - A FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

Emergence of Quality Education in India has become a predominant essential factor for each and every educational institutions in India in order to differentiate and develop the competency themselves they are relying on technological advances. Learning Management System is one among that technological innovation which was brought in to education sector to provide a unique kind of experience to their respective stake holders using it. Information Technology can be rightly said as an important component for innovation as it rightly enables concept of Electronic-Learning and it can provide certain conditions for an organization to be able to work with new businesses with an enriched processes. In today’s academic scenario, the educational institutions are striving themselves to finding the right combination of learners, teachers and their respective systems and protocols to manage the learning Environment. In this context, Learning Management Systems (LMS) creates a communication and interaction path between learners and teachers in virtual environment for EducationalPurposes. This conceptual paper majorly focuses on the emerging and rising technology learning management system as a competitive tool which strategically creates a unique educational platform for teachers and learners in a dominant manner. Also, through which the researchers would like to identify and examine the needs, importances,benefits, issues and challenges faced by the organizations in order to successfully implement Learning Management System into their core business services.

Cost Effectiveness of AICTE E-Resources in Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Central Library, Pune (India): A Case Study

All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi in India has recommended some online databases to subscribe to technical educational institutions in India. The present study tries to measure cost-effectiveness of downloaded papers from such a database. The study is based on the usage reports and subscription prices of the databases available in an engineering college library. It was found that most of the databases are cost-effective except only one database. Downloads were found not uniform through all the months in a year. Finally, it is concluded that online databases recommended by AICTE is useful to the users in academic institutions of India.

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'From information to interaction': website and social media usage and trends in top Indian higher education institutions

'From information to interaction': website and social media usage and trends in top Indian higher education institutions

New educational technologies in tertiary education in India: adoption and consequences

PurposeThe educational institutions in India have been experiencing new educational technologies (NET)-led technical change for the last two decades or so. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the use of NET (all possible forms of new technologies) and its impact on students enrolled in tertiary education institutions in India. The main objectives of the study are: to identify intensity of NET used by the students; to investigate whether use of NET is influenced by the financial nature of institution; and to examine the consequences of NET use.Design/methodology/approachThis study is based on a primary survey of seven higher education institutions located in National Capital Region of India. The universities included are both private and public funded. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 201 students in these universities. Advanced statistical techniques have been applied for the analysis.FindingsThe study finds that the NET use enables students to communicate with their counterparts and faculty in a more effective manner. The use of digital technologies helps them to manage class activities in a better way. The NET use is found to be more relevant to engineering and science students which leads to better illustration of ideas and enhanced job prospects. The study finds that use of digital technologies is extensive in public-funded institutions. The significant contributions of NET use in improvement in learning are also found in the study.Research limitations/implicationsThe major limitation of this study is the small sample size. It was not possible to increase the sample of students due to financial constraint. It is recommended that future research with larger sample could prove the robustness of the findings. Another limitation is the coverage of students only. The future studies may include the analysis of teachers’ views on NET adoption and its consequences.Originality/valueThe present study is an original work of the authors.

The Mediating Role of Moral Ownership in the Relationship Between Organizational Support and Employees’ Ethical Behavior: A Study of Higher Education Faculty Members

We examined the mediating role of employee moral ownership in the relationship between employees’ perception of organizational support and their actual ethical behavior. Data were collected from 689 faculty members affiliated with different educational institutions in India. Structural equation modeling analysis showed that perceived organizational support significantly impacts employee ethical behavior. In addition, the results revealed that employee moral ownership mediates the relationship between perceived organizational support and employee ethical behavior. Implications and limitations of the study are discussed.

Computing & Allied Engineering Domain in India with reference to Private Universities: A Case Study of Bachelors Programs

Computing has been considered as important tools and technologies for information activities ranging from collection, selection, organization, processing, management, and dissemination of information. Computer Science including other allied fields becomes important for the creation of computation systems around the world. As the progress in the computing technology continues in the society, many universities around the world have started Computing and Information Technology related degrees. India is rising rapidly in terms of many things including economy and education. As a developing country, India is shining and growing rapidly in the education sector through its liberal higher education policies. India is considered as one of the important nations for the growth in Engineering education and skill development. India holds world largest higher educational institutions and about eight hundreds of them are degree awarding bodies. There are good numbers of Engineering programs mainly offered in the Engineering and Technological Colleges and Universities of different kinds. In recent past among the Higher educational Institutes in India Engineering programs have been started rapidly in private universities. This study provides a detailed overview of higher educational institutions in India emphasizing Engineering sectors. This study provides a strong focus on computing and information technology related programs available in private universities in India in Engineering segment.

QUALITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH ACADEMIC AUDIT, ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP AND AUTONOMY IN INDIA

The quantitative growth of higher education in India is significantly improving, but the quality of higher education has always been questioned. So, to bring quality in higher education, there is a need to change the structure of existing higher education system in India. The major roles are played in these initiatives are by the academic leaders like a Vice Chancellor of any university or a Principal of any affiliated college. The present article is focused on the role of academic leadership, continuous academic audit and accreditation process in quality enhancement and sustenance in higher education system in India. It also emphasizes the need of increasing autonomy at college level and reducing the burden of affiliation from universities. The empirical method of research has been used for the present article. The statistical data is obtained from secondary sources like books, journals, annual reports of University Grants Commission and National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India. However it is found that the higher educational institutions in India require change in academic leadership patterns as well as change in traditional teaching and learning methods and use of information and technology at large. There is an urgent need for developing a mechanism of continuous academic audit throughout all the Universities and other higher educational institutions.

Introduction

These three essays on distinct research areas and case studies cover a broad history of educational institutions in India, their focus on theatre and cultural education, and their role in creating citizens active in the public sphere and civic communities. The common point of reference for all the three essays is the historical transition from pre- to post-independence India, and they represent three dominant genres of Indian theatre practice: the amateur progressive theatre emerging out of sociopolitical movements; the State Drama School, which has remained at the core of the state's policy and vision of a national theatre; and college theatre, which comprises the field from which the National School of Drama sources its acting students, as well as new audiences for urban theatres.