Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) IKS and Adult Education Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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Syllabus for IKS and Adult Education
Practise with the Semester 5 past papers. They are from the old syllabus, so check each topic against this one.
Module 1
- 1 Concept and objectives of education in ancient India
- 2 Gurukuls and Buddhist Viharas as centers for advanced learning for adults.
- 3 Role of Self Study, Ancient Travelers in Education
- 4 Contribution of ancient universities and institutions such as Nalanda, Takshashila, Vikramashila, etc. in adult education.
Module 2: A dult Education in India
- 1 Methods of adult learning: Importance of ethics, discipline, and harmony with adults
- 2 Role of sages, scholars, and religious institutions in promoting education among adults
- 3 Role of social workers like Rajaram Mohan Roy, Dayanand Saraswati, Maharshi Dondo Keshav Karve, Jyotirao Phule.
- 4 Importance of lifelong learning in ancient Indian society
Reference Books
- 1 Dutta, S.C. (1986). History of Adult Education in India New Delhi: Indian Adult Education Association
- 2 Government of India. (1978). National Adult Education Programme: An Outline, New Delhi: Ministry of Education and Social Welfare, pp 4-5
- 3 Government of India. (1992). National Policy on Education. (1986). New Delhi: Ministry of Human Resource Development, p.5
- 4 Shah S.Y. (1999). An Encyclopedia of Indian Adult Education. New Delhi: National Literacy Mission, Directorate of Adult Education Singh P.N. Definitions and concepts of Functional Literacy. Lucknow: Literacy House retrieved on 10.02.2017