| Title | Para-teachers in India: A Review |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Authors | Govmda, R., and Y. Josephine |
| Journal | Contemporary Education Dialogue |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 193-224 |
| ISSN | 0973-1849 |
| Abstract | This paper provides an overview of ‘para’ teachers in India. It traces the origins of para-teacher schemes in the country and analysis the changing policy context where-in poorly paid and trained para-teachers on contract are increasingly being recruited in place of regular teachers in government schools. Drawing upon available research studies, the authors draw attention to the detrimental implications that para-teacher programmes have for professionalisation of teachers, the quality of schooling and equity concerns in education. |
| URL | https://doi.org/10.1177/097318490500200204 |
| DOI | 10.1177/097318490500200204 |
| Short Title | Para-teachers in India |
