Globlization & Higher Education In India

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Cover Contents Introduction Globalization and Nation State The Indian Context Impact of Globalization Problem of Higher Education Reform System of Higher Education and Its Relevance in the Present Scenario A Glance at European Higher Educational Reforms Knowledge Society and Economy: Indian Perspective Public–Private Partnership Problem with Indian Higher Education Reform Proposal Information and Communication Revolution Is the Privatization of the Educational Sector Desirable? Elitist Policy of Education English Language Learning and Higher Education Notes References Part I: Conceptual Issues Chapter 1: Globalization and Education: Third World Experience Chapter 2: Challenges Before Higher Education in Developing Societies Chapter 3: Globalization of Higher Education: Implications for India Chapter 4: Internationalization of India’s Higher Education: Strategic Implications Progress of Internationalization in India Trends in Internationalization: What Others Are Doing? The Indian Context: What Are the Key Issues? Towards the Making of a Strategy Movement of Students for Studies Abroad Distance Education and Online Learning Establishment of Branch Campuses by Foreign Universities Joint Programme with Foreign Providers Award of Contracts to Build World Class Institutions Making Our Universities Attractive to Foreign Students Establishing Indian Campuses Abroad Concluding Comments Notes References Further Readings Chapter 5: Policy Crisis in Higher Education: Reform or Deform?* Ten Common Features of Bills The Foreign Educational Institutions Bill Bill on Unfair Practices in Higher Education The Educational Tribunals Bill Universities for Innovation Bill The Draft Bill for the NCHER Notes Chapter 6: Pedagogy and Citizenship: Evolving New Paradigms References Further Readings Chapter 7: Higher Education in India in the Context of Globalization Demand and Supply of Education Reforms and Reconstructions in Education – An Overview National Knowledge Commission – Highlights of the Recommendations Issues and Trends in University and Higher Education Dearth of Teachers Budgetary Support in Higher Education Poor Governance Higher Education: Growing Rate of Private Sector References Further Readings Part II: Knowledge Society Chapter 8: Character and Organization of Knowledge Society Attributes of Knowledge Society Higher Education and Knowledge Society Organizing a Knowledge Society Convergence Phenomenon University System Academic Freedom Expansion of the Higher Education System Conclusion References Further Readings Chapter 9: Globalization and Higher Education: An Indian Perspective Chapter 10: GATS and Higher Education in India: Implications and Concerns WTO and GATS Basic Rules of GATS Forms of Trade in Services All Education Under GATS Umbrella Pressure to Remove Trade Barriers Recent Pressures and Government’s Response The Approach Paper The Consultation Paper Export of Education Services Indian Scenario Tenth Five-Year Plan Proposal NIEPA’s Report on Policy Perspective Facts About Indian Higher Education Surrender to WTO and GATS Conclusion References Further Readings Chapter 11: Education and Intellectual Property Rights Conclusion Chapter 12: General Agreement on Trade in Services and the Education Sector Modes of Trade Most Favoured Nations Treatment National Treatment Progressive Liberalization Global Scenario The Indian Scenario Advantages for India Disadvantages for India Association of Indian Universities Initiatives What Next? Internationalization of Higher Education Reference Further Readings Part III: Privatization and Public–Private Partnership Chapter 13: Private Sector in Education: Trends, Causes and Consequences* Trends Current Position Within the Private Sector Private Expenditure on Education Factors Responsible for Privatization School Education Higher Education Consequences and Impact The Way Forward Starting at the Base: The Schools The Issue of Equity Conclusion Further Readings Chapter 14: Implications of a Landmark Judgement for Higher Education and Minority Rights Change of Perception on Higher Education Earlier Perceptions of the Apex Court Factors Contributing to Change of Perception A Fundamental Shift Minority Rights Some Critical Issues Proposals Notes Chapter 15: Public–Private Partnership and the Prospects of Inclusive Growth in Higher Education Education Plan Reform Agenda: The Planning Commission Reform Agenda: National Knowledge Commission Reform Agenda: MHRD Public Purse Private Returns References Chapter 16: Globalization and Changing Nature of Education in India: Case of Public–Private Partnership Changes in Education Policy Public–Private Partnership: Conceptual Discussion Critical Audit Conclusion Notes References Further Readings Chapter 17: Educational Access and Public–Private Partnership: Possibilities and Pitfalls Notes Part IV: International Experience Chapter 18: Internationalization of China’s Higher Education and its Bearing on China’s National Development A Brief Historic Review Internationalization of China’s Higher Education Drawing on the Experience of Education Management from Foreign Counterparts Establishing Co-operative Relationship with More Countries and International Organizations Improving the Quality of Faculty Members Through Scholar Exchange Programme Expanding the Scale of Foreign Students Studying in China Extending Government Sponsorship to More Chinese Students Studying Abroad Establishing Joint Educational Programmes with Foreign Institutions Using Foreign Textbooks and Internationalization of Curriculum Its Bearing on China’s National Development Notes Chapter 19: Enhancing Higher Education Twenty-First Century Futures: The Singapore Study Higher Education in Singapore Higher Education Policies Funding and Governance Reforms Corporatization Internationalization Achievements and Challenges Conclusion References Further Readings Chapter 20: Disparities in Education: Focussing Gender Disparities in India and Pakistan Socio–Economic Disparities in India Gender Disparity in General Gender Disparity in Education Literacy Situation in Pakistan Integration of Women into Labour Force Current Scenario Conclusion and Recommendations References Further Readings Chapter 21: Discursive Change and the Empowerment of Children: A Conceptual Analysis Deconstructing ‘Secular’ Tensions in the Language of Globalization: Hegemony and Agency Resistance in the Discourse, Rights and the Empowerment of Children Learning Conditions Curriculum and Agency Conclusion: Democracy, Globalization and Quality References Chapter 22: Redefining Legitimate Knowledge: Empowering Women Through Education About the Editors and Contributors The Editors The Contributors Index