Teacher and education in indian society

This book has been written keeping in view the needs of the students studying in B.Ed Colleges. The contents are according to the new syllabus of Gulbarga University, Gulbarga for B.Ed students. As far as possible 1 have tried to present the concepts in a simple language with an intention that it will be useful for all the students. I do hope that this book fulfils all the essential requirements that are expected of a good book I am thankful to God for leading me in this work. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the authors of the books 1 I have consulted for writing this book. I also thank my parents Smt. Leelavathi and Shri K. Balakrishna Rao, my brother Prasad, sister Padma, my in-laws, my friends and above all I thank my husband Nagendra for his constant encouragement and support. I also thank my lecturers who have inspired me to take up this work. I extend my sincere thanks to Mr. Siddalingeshwar, Proprietor, Sri Siddalingeshwara Prakashan for providing me this opportunity and for publihsing the book. I am also thankful to Vishwas Prints, Bangalore for the neat printing of this book. This is an attempt to fulfil the needs of students and I expect that it will be of value to students and teachers. At the same time suggestions for further improvement are always welcome. iv