Systemic Reforms in Education - A Strategy for Implementation of RTE Act 2009

Dr Ashita Raveendran

Abstract: The major problems in education today are interrelated and as such, its true nature is multiple and systemic rather than isolated and specific. Therefore, the attempts to address these problems must also be structural and holistic. Systemic reform embodies three integral components central, enabling and supporting factors. The Government of India endeavours to enhance quality education for all learners between the age group of 1 to 14 through the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the designated scheme to meet the object of RTE Act, 2009. Systemic reforms have to be designed whereby the functions that schools are expected to do can be performed most effectively and competently. There is need for more effective and strategic approach to the allocation of resources to improve instruction which require greater overall financial investment in education and thus greater public commitment to the future.

Keywords: Systemic reforms, RTE Act, Education, Curriculum