Education
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Role of Special Educators in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms
— Inclusive education has moved from a moral imperative to a policy mandate across many nations, yet its day‑to‑day success still hinges on what happens inside individual classrooms. Special educators—variously titled special education teachers, resource teachers,…
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Visual Pedagogy and Competency-Based Science Learning: A Thematic Review of Illustrations in the New NCERT Middle School Science Textbooks under NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023
— The implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023 has shifted Indian school education towards competency-based learning, emphasizing inquiry, critical thinking, and scientific literacy. Within…
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Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students in Relation to Happiness and Emotional Intelligence: An Analytical Study with Implications for the Indian Educational Context
— This study explores the association between emotional intelligence, happiness (life satisfaction), achievement emotions and academic achievement of secondary school students in the context of Indian education system. Educational research in recent years has focused on…
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Digital Divide and Online Learning under NEP 2020- Evidences from Large Indian States with Special Reference to Bihar
— The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 places technology-enabled learning at the centre of educational transformation in India. However, the effectiveness of online and blended learning depends upon the level of digital readiness among learners, households…
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Accessibility Issues in Higher Education for Disabled Students
— Despite policy advances and rising enrollment, disabled students in higher education continue to confront systemic barriers that impede equitable participation, progression, and completion. This manuscript investigates accessibility issues across five intersecting domains—physical infrastructure, digital/ICT environments,…
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Teaching Strategies for Children with Learning Disabilities
— Children with learning disabilities (LD)—including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related learning challenges, and nonverbal learning disorders—require differentiated pedagogical responses. Between 2013 and 2026, global and Indian educational systems witnessed a surge in inclusive education…
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Language Barriers in Tribal Classrooms: A Sociolinguistic Analysis
This paper examines how language barriers shape teaching–learning processes in tribal classrooms in India, where the home languages of Adivasi children frequently differ from the state’s medium of instruction. Drawing on sociolinguistic theory, critical language policy,…
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Enrollment and Retention of SC/ST Girls in Secondary Schools
— The participation of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) girls in secondary education remains a significant challenge in India despite various policy interventions and educational schemes. This paper explores the enrollment and retention patterns…