On the occasion of World Literacy Day

Adult Literacy – Facts & Fiction

 

The complexities attached to Literacy in rural India - Facts & Fiction

Speakers: Captain Indraani Singh, Founder Literacy India & Senior Air India Pilot; Ms. Purnima Gupta, Nirantar; and 

Dr. Aapga Singh COO of Rotary International Literacy Mission

 

The dichotomy between private, state and rural educators - their training qualifications and teaching methods; the shortage of trainer teachers in rural areas - immediate actions by Government

Speaker: Dr. S.Y. Shah, Director, International Institute of Adult and Lifelong Education, Vice- President, Indian Adult Education Association

 

Andragogy - Teaching Adults is very different from teaching children - Training the Trainers

Speakers: Dr. Shalini Advani Director Pathways World School, Noida; and Ms. Meeta Sengupta Education Strategist

 

The Global Learning Crisis also includes the acute shortage of teachers at all levels (UNESCO report) - What may India propose? 

Speaker: Ms. Meeta Sengupta

 

The difficulties of implementing and sustaining adult literacy programmes for women with disabilities 

Speaker: Smt Priyo Lall , Director, Special Education, Raphael Ryder Cheshire International

 

Moderator: Smt Jayshree Misra Tripathi  , Independent Consultant, International Education & Adult Women's Literacy.