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Kumar, Krishna – 1989
The inner world of education is explored through the examination of different types of educational materials. Content analysis and symbolic interactionism are used to study educational and pedagogical communication. These approaches are used in four studies of educational texts. Chapter 1, "Study of Educational Texts," introduces the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Content Analysis, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedKumar, Krishna – Comparative Education Review, 1988
Examines the historical circumstances, prevailing from the early nineteenth century onward, under which the textbook-centered culture of Indian education developed. Discusses conditions associated with colonial rule, teachers' service conditions and professional status, the examination system, and imposition of a foreign language as they…
Descriptors: Cultural Background, Foreign Countries, Foreign Culture, Instructional Materials
