01641nam a2200193Ia 450000500170000000800410001702000180005808200200007610000180009624500900011425000190020426000470022330000260027052010550029665000320135165000230138365000140140665000270142020260630154615.0260630s9999||||xx |||||||||||||| ||und||  a9788130915692  a370.954 AHM223  aAhmed, Feroz. 0aScientific Humanism :bRepositioning Indian Education /cFeroz Ahmed and Suresh Garg.  aFirst edition.  aNew Delhi :bViva Books Pvt. Ltd. ,c2010.  axvi, 352 p. :c24 cm.  aScientific Humanism: Repositioning Indian Education by Feroz Ahmed and Suresh Garg examines the need to reshape the Indian education system through the principles of scientific humanism. The authors argue that education should cultivate scientific temper, rational inquiry, ethical responsibility, and human values to prepare learners for the challenges of a rapidly changing society. They contend that educational institutions must move beyond rote learning toward critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility. The book evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the existing educational framework in India and discusses reforms in curriculum design, teacher education, higher education, distance learning, governance, and educational planning. It emphasizes the role of science and technology in national development while stressing that scientific progress should be guided by humanistic values. The authors also address issues such as equity, quality, access, globalization, and the social responsibilities of educational institutions.  aEducational policy—India.  aEducation—India.  aHumanism.  aScience and education.