Alternative Education

Alternative schools in the 1960s and early 1970s emerged as idealistic havens. Although many of the students attending these schools may have been potential dropouts, the tendency was to fault 'the system' for not meeting the needs of the students, rather than to blame the students for failing to confrom tot he system. Early alternative schools were designed to engage students who wer 'turned off' and nad "turned out." They did so by encouraging creativey and focusing on individuality and personal freedom. The students, and in many cases the staffs, of these schools believed it was acceptable, possibly even honourable, to choose not tobe a part of the Establishment.
About Author :
V.K. Rao is a product of Osmania University, Hyderabad. He had a brilliant academic career, winning honours and awards in India and abroad. Dr. Rao is the author of numerous scientific papers published in reputed Indian and Foreign periodicals. He is on the Editorial Institute of Government of India. He is praised for his valuble and technical writings at homw and abroad.
Contents :
Current Trends in Educational Restructuring History of Alternative Education Philosophy of Alternative Education Alternative Education Curriculum Alternative Education Methods Environment for an Alternative School Center for Alternative Learning Engaging Students with Art Greater Use of the Private Sector in Alternative Education School-to-work Movement of Restructure Education Market Driven Education Restructuring Schools Through School-Based Management Evaluation and Assessment Administrative Concepts in Alternative Education Philosophical Orientation Management Strategies for Alternative Education Future Reforms in Special and Regular Education Bibliography Index