Adult and Non Formal Education

About The Author: Dr. Rameshwari Pandya received her B.Sc., B.Ed. from Lady Irwin College, New Delhi and her M.Sc., M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Home Science from The Maharaja Sayaji Rao University Baroda, Gujarat in 1994. She is the recipient of Shrimati Leelaben Shah Gold Medal for her academic excellence. She is a senior faculty member in the Department of Extension and Communication, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences. Dr. Pandya worked with WHO / ICDS project and in Population Research Center as Research officer. In 1989 she started her teaching carrier. She has published more than 100 research papers, peerreviewed papers and several technical reports. Her work has been published in different Professional journals of repute and has authored many handbooks and booklets. She has to her credit, 15 books. She is the coordinator of the Urban Extension Program of the Department. She is the InCharge of “PRAGATI” the Urban Extension Center. She has successfully conducted many training programs and has participated in many Seminars, Conferences and Workshops at National and International level.Her professional activities include membership on the Board of Studies, Senate and Faculty Board. Recently she is the only elected lady member in the Syndicate (the highest decision making body) of the University. She has successfully completed several projects and has recently completed a major project funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) on “Promotion of Communal Harmony”. She has been involved in Teaching, Research and Extension. She is an active member of several professional organizations. CONTENTS: # Preface : Introduction : List of Contributors : Effective Teaching Strategies : Techinical Vocational Education and Training in India: Challenges and Emerging Concerns : Power in Education: Influences on Children’s Reasoning Capacities : Reaching the Development Goals by Life Long Education : Tap the Untapped: A Project on Functional Literacy : Environmental