Development of an Academic Database and Network
| Main Authors: | Raman Nair, R., Mohammed Kunju, R.A. |
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| Format: | Proceeding NonPeerReviewed application/pdf |
| Bahasa: | eng |
| Terbitan: |
Association of Indian Universities
, 1996
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| Online Access: |
http://eprints.rclis.org/8057/1/1996AIU.pdf http://eprints.rclis.org/8057/ |
Daftar Isi:
- Stresses on the importance of content of academic programmes and the need to continuously update it. In India there are about three hundred university-level institutions. The different subject specializations and combinations available altogether in these institutions is estimated to be above eighty thousand. This necessitates the development of an information system on academic programmes offered in India. The study recommends establishment of National Curriculum Information Centre and databases on academic programmes, teachers, institutions and other aspects. Databases are to be developed at institutional, and regional level as per set standards and data is to be pooled at national level for the common access. This can enable universities and institutes to evaluate their curriculum and programmes in comparison with that of others and effect improvement. Quality and relevance of the content of higher education programmes can be achieved with the support of such databases and networks.