Question no 31: How did the Woods Dispatch contribute to the shift in educational policies from focusing solely on the higher classes to considering the general public?
Answer: The Woods Dispatch proposed a shift in focus from the higher classes to the general public, advocating for broader access to education. This recommendation aimed to democratize education and make it more inclusive, reaching a wider segment of the population.
Question no 32: What were the primary goals of education during the period of the Woods Dispatch (1854-1882), and how did they impact the cultural and moral values associated with education?
Answer: The primary goal during this period was centered on securing employment, leading to a shift in focus that resulted in a loss of cultural and moral values associated with education. The emphasis on employment-oriented education had significant consequences on the broader objectives of learning.
Question no 33: Can you highlight some significant educational developments during the period of 1854-1882, following the Woods Dispatch recommendations?
Answer: Significant developments included the establishment of an Engineering College in Calcutta, founding universities in Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras, the creation of Government College in Lahore, the imposition of an educational tax, and the founding of the University of the Punjab in Lahore.
Question no 34: What were the merits of the Woods Dispatch in shaping the Indian educational system during this period?
Answer: The Woods Dispatch initiated a new era in the Indian educational system by defining clear objectives, presenting a comprehensive scheme embracing primary, secondary, and higher education, discarding the Downward Filtration Theory, emphasizing vocational education, and recommending scholarships for poor and deserving students.
Question no 35: What were the demerits of the Woods Dispatch, and how did it impact the promotion of Western knowledge, culture, and the neglect of women's education?
Answer: The Woods Dispatch promoted Western knowledge and showed a preference for individuals educated in English, leading to a skewed focus. It struggled to manage the education system effectively, mass education did not become a reality, and women's education continued to be neglected. Vocational education was also not prioritized as initially proposed.
Question no 36: What was the primary objective of the Hunter Education Commission of 1882?
Answer: The primary objective was to evaluate and recommend reforms for the state of education in India, focusing on primary education and the role of different stakeholders.
