Aziz Premji Foundation's Aziz Premji University - First Private University filling the gap in education!

 

   NCERT (National council for education research and Training) came up with the National Curriculum framework (NCF) (The Framework PDF posted on the website in English, just has Table of contents!) in 2005. This student centered NCF framework which advocated new pedagogic methods has recognized the importance of ‘Quality’ teachers & makes suggestions on Teacher education & training. Recognition of importance of teachers is a step forward and NCF needs to do little more than making mere suggestions, say critics.  NCF will NOT be a success until the teacher education and skill development is enabled. Read the ‘Few Chapters Short’ which talks about this

    Looks like Aziz Premji has stepped in to fill the gap. The first private university’s focus is Teacher education and Training.  The government in principle has given clearance say the article here

 

The Yodeler Article I authored!

    Finally, here it goes. This is the article I worked on in January/February for Sierra club’s yodeler. I attended the public meetings, collaborated with Jeff miller from Alameda Creek Alliance and Lech Naumovich of California Native Plant Society. It was a very good experience and a peek into how these organizations work!  Some really dedicated individuals making a difference at the grass roots level.