The participation of a community in the education process is a precondition for quality education. Explain.

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Q) The participation of a community in the education process is a precondition for quality education. Explain. (10 marks, 150 words)

गुणवत्तापूर्ण शिक्षा के लिए शिक्षा प्रक्रिया में समुदाय की भागीदारी एक पूर्व शर्त है। स्पष्ट कीजिये

Demand of the Question– The question demands understanding of society, community development, and role of community in imparting and developing education.

Directive Word– Explain- This question demands establishing the statement with reasons and examples. Along with it, another side of the coin with shortcomings of this approach is also to be mentioned.

Structure of the Answer

Intro– State data about education, especially primary education or ASER report data. And link it with the role of community in education.

Body– In the first part, mention reasons how community participation can affect, influence and better education. In the second part, mention how it is a precondition to quality education along with reason and case studies. In the final part, use the contrary as what if there is no community participation, what are consequences and alternatives to it.

Conclusion– Conclude by stating the importance of this approach to impart quality education, and need for this in India.

Part of Syllabus– GS Paper 2- Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, Human Resources.