Units I to III

Some activities have been indicated .Please note these are suggested activities. Teachers may use any other suitable activities . The websites are also indicative. Please refer to books and use your discretion when you refer to different websites.
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Unit One



Understanding and Addressing Diversity in Indian society: Nature, Challenges and Role of Education
a)     Linguistic Diversity
b)    Regional Diversity
c)     Religious Diversity



Different forms of diversity in India
For linguistic diversity see this essay
India's language diversity and resources for the future: Challenges and Opportunities --A paper by Girish Nath Jha




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Unit Two:

Inequality and Marginalization:  

a Stratification of Indian Society with reference to Caste, Class , Gender       Region( Rural – urban disparity)

b Role of Education in addressing the needs of  Marginalized groups in Indian society : SC/ST/OBC/EBC/NT,  Women , Rural and remote region

c Constitutional provisions to promote equity through education:

Click on this link  for  Unit Two  guiding note by Dr Agnes D'Costa
Activities to transact the unit: 

*Students may bring newspaper reports of stratification to class. Try to identify how society has been stratified. Discuss what impact stratification has on society. 


*Read this report They say we are dirty 

*Some research articles that can be used for discussion:


*For constitutional provisions Click here 

*Extracts relevant to social justice

*12th Five Year Plan Social Sector    (See chapter 21 on Education)


*Students may interview people of marginalized groups and find how they have faced discrimination. Compare the views of people from different ages. Has the situation changed with time?

*Conduct a web search for different schemes for education of the marginalized. Have a poster display of the same. 
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Unit 3 - Constitutional Values & Aims of education

          a)    Preamble of the constitution

b) Fundamental Rights and Duties

c) Directive principles of State Policy                     
(Implications of the above with respect to aims of education- Justice, Liberty    Equality & Fraternity)
 
 Preamble of Indian Constitution and its implications

Fundamental Rights and Duties of Indians : PowerPoint Presentation

Video on Fundamental rights 

Directive Principles of State Policy

Understanding Directive Principles

Directive Principles : salient features and implications 

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