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INDICATORS OF URBAN GROWTH OF SURAT CITY (A demographic study)

Urban growth is the movement of population from rural to urban areas and the resulting increasing proportion of a population that resides in urban rather than rural places. This paper endeavors to highlight the population and urban growth of Surat City with emphasis on level, tempo of urban Growth in Surat. In order to understand the demographic and geographical dimension of Urban growth in the Surat city. Three components of urban growth are considered in this research paper i.e the natural increase, net migration, the area wise classification.

Effectiveness of ground-level education awareness programs among the indigenous communities to conserve threatened medicinal plants of the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan, India

In the Aravali hills of Rajasthan (northwest India), assessment of threatened medicinal plants were carried. Attempts were also made to conserve these plants by running education awareness programs at the adjacent villages of Aravali hills located at Jaipur, Udaipur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur and Chittorgarh districts. The study clearly indicates that there is an urgent need to trigger community-based approaches to conserve the threatened plants.

A Study of Vocational Preference of Higher Secondary School Students of Anand City

Vocation selection is one of many important choices students will make in determining future plans. This decision will impart them throughout their lives. The preferences of vocations have been a serious problem among the higher secondary school students. A lot of students in higher secondary schools believe that their future is a glorious adventure in which they are bound to succeed. Planning for tomorrow itself is primarily the responsibilities of the parents, teachers and school teachers. Students need general orientation into the world of work through the curriculum.

Comparative study of Local Self-Governance: In relation to Vikramankdev Charit

The Local governance that prevailed during the Ancient period of India at British reign has been precisely ascertained & laid out in this very comparative study defining the epic freedom movement of India– the phase post-1947 and the Kashmir in relation with Vikramang Dev Charit.
The study clearly and unambiguously defines the essence of local governance regarding the unification and complete development of the stages and has always been in existence with some moderate revisions in accordance with the changing scenarios.

Digital India: the move towards E-Government Transformation

The governments around the globe are rapidly transforming to establish themselves as E-Governments. The Government of India is also moving towards E-government transformation. Digital India initiative of the government is an umbrella program which not only facilitates e-government transformation but also focuses on transforming the lives of citizens and inclusive development.

A Comparative Study on Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation and General Evaluation in the English Medium schools of Ahmedabad

Education is the vital and essential right of every child. Evaluation is considered as integral part of teaching-learning process. As we know evaluation is mostly focused on the attainment of educational objectives. As child development is a continuous process, evaluation should be continuous. CCE is an innovative way of assessment it refers to a system of school based assessment that covers all aspects of students’ development.

SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE- AN INITIATIVE TO INVOLVE PARENTS IN SCHOOL

Parental involvement is viewed as critical to the development of effective schools and student achievement. Parent’s involvement in their child’s education is definitely important. It creates a big difference in their child’s performance and academic evaluation. Parents are known to be the role models for kids. Decades of research provide convincing evidence that parents are an important influence in helping their children achieve high academic standards.

Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement of Prospective Student Teachers in Tiruvannamalai District

The present study dealt with the relationship between self-esteem and academic achievement of prospective student teachers, and also examined the differences among them in self-esteem and academic achievement with respect to demographic variables. Fifty Prospective student teachers from Balaji College of Education in Tiruvannamalai District was drawn as sample for the study. a scale on Self-esteem developed by K.N.SHARMA was used to measure the level of  Self-esteem of prospective Student teachers and academic achievement score was taken from their academic performance in colleges.

A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COMPUTER PROGRAMME IN SOCIAL SCIENCE

The main objective of the present study was to determine the effect of Computer programme in Social Science education on 8th Standard students’ academic achievement. Random sampling technique was used for selecting the sample. The total sample was that of 80 students. The Researcher used Computer programme as Research tool, self made Achievement test and Opinionnaire were used as tools for data collection. Researcher used Experimental Research method and "Pre-test Post-test Equivalent group Design” in the present study.

Effectiveness of Computer Based Instruction (CBI) on Achievement in Mathematics of Secondary School Students

This study attempted to find the effect of Computer Based Instruction (CBI) on achievement in mathematics of secondary school students. An experimental study was conducted using two equivalent group design among IX standard students in R.A.N. Matriculation school, Kavarapetti, Thiruvallur district, Tamilnadu, India. The sample was divided into two groups, each consisting of 35 students. The effectiveness of CBI was measured using gain scores (difference between pre-test Post-test scores) of both the groups.