B.Ed. (I Semester)
PAPER - II
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF EDUCATION

SYLLABUS

Unit I
• Sociology - Meaning, Nature, Difference between Educational Sociology and Sociology of Education, The new social order, concept of social diversity in terms of religion, culture, languages, castes, tribes, religions etc.
• Establishing unity in diversity and multicultural society for peaceful and collective living. Secularism and education, education as a tool of economic development, Social and cultural change.

Unit II
• Constitution of India : Preamble, fundamental rights and duties of citizens. Directive principles of the state policies, articles related to educational provisions.
• Constitutional values related to aims of education in the context of constitutional promises of freedom, justice, equality and fraternity. Education and Democracy.

Unit III
• Equality of educational opportunities in terms of gender (male, female and transgender), caste, tribes, disabled and minorities.
• Issues and concepts relating to inequality, discrimination and marginalization that stands in the way of Universalization of education. Role of teacher in linking school with society.

Unit IV
• Right to Education, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), National Literacy Mission (NLM), Mid-Day Meal scheme (MDM).
• Common School System, Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV), Ashram Paddhati School.

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