With the rise of online learning during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping K-12 students engaged in their studies has become a significant challenge. A recent study delves into how parents play a vital role in fostering student engagement in online learning environments and explores the diverse ways they provide support.
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A.S. Altekar’s Position of Women in Hindu Civilization: From Prehistoric Times to the Present Day provides an exhaustive historical analysis of the status of women in Hindu society. Spanning over 4,000 years, the book critically examines the evolving roles of women in areas like education, marriage, widowhood, public life, property rights, and societal attitudes. The author aims to provide a balanced and realistic assessment of the challenges and contributions of women throughout Hindu civilization, while offering insights for addressing contemporary gender issues.
Dharampal’s Indian Science and Technology in the Eighteenth Century (1971) challenges colonial narratives that dismissed India’s pre-colonial scientific and technological advancements. Drawing on archival sources, the book reveals the depth and sophistication of Indian innovations before British colonization disrupted indigenous knowledge systems. It aims to highlight the overlooked achievements of Indian society and inspire renewed pride in the nation’s scientific heritage.
Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed (1970) is a transformative work that challenges traditional teaching approaches and advocates for education as a tool for liberation. The book seeks to address how education systems often reinforce oppression and how educators and learners can work together to create an equitable, participatory, and empowering learning environment.
