The influence of colonizers on educational systems of the Indian subcontinent which has a mixed reaction among educationists – some of whom consider colonization as an actor of educational development and most of whom found the devastating impact of colonization on education. This deserves rethinking the role of colonization on educational systems because without reflecting on it, current educational development would be impractical even it would be unknown to the citizens that how the present came into being and what trends will dominate in the near future.
before colonisation in india, the education system was influenced by mughal empire. the education was provided in madarassas and makatabs officially. otherwise the education system was totally influenced by religious gurus ( priests of religious institutions). colonisation is can be regarded as the originator of modern education system in india. the present system is English oriented system. Lord Macaulay introduced MACAULAY's MINUTE in which english was introduced as a medium of instruction and his theory of 'DOWNWARD FILTERATION' still continues (year 1835). DOWNWARD FILTERATION means flow of english and english system from upper class to lower class, which is reaching now.
then WOOD DISPATCH (1854) is known as magna carta of modern Indian education. it set up District of Public Instructions(1862) and set up calcutta, madras and bombay universities(1857).
then in 1904 Lord Curzon gave 'education policy resolution' in which entry of private enterprises were allowed in primary and collegiate education. Introduction of English at the age of 13.
Sadler Commission was introduced in 1917 in which BOARD of secondary school was established. 3 years of degree was introduced also.
Sargent Report (1944) Introduced:
-pre primary stage (NURSERY)
-two types of schools- JUNIOR BASIC SCHOOLS (6-11 yrs of age)
- SENIOR BASIC SCHOOLS( 11-14 yrs)
-HIGH SCHOOLS (11-17 yrs) and was bifurcated into academic and technical education.
-English was regarded as second language.
with some changes the english sysyem of education is still continued in INDIA. the concept of SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, and the whole system is based on ANGLO EDUCATION SYSTEM and going accordingly.
Due to the English colonial education system common people got chance of education. Mass number of people got education. Education not only became affordable but also separated from the religion. Purpose and theory got the scientific standings. Common people acquired this opportunity to elevate their social status in the society.
The European colonial education system was actually based on religion : missionnaries were sent to India for faith conversion, be it Portugese missionaries or British and French ones.Their interests for Indian languages basically meant for that purpose have generated a lot of valuable dictionnaries still used nowadays.
The Indian education system was then a family and community matter , not only for religious purpose but also for accountants, poets, devadasis, scribes. They were taught what was useful to them only.
It's funny the way many think colonized education was good for India.
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