The Sadler Commission of 1917 was appointed to address ongoing problems with university education in India after the 1902 University Education Commission failed to fully resolve the issues. The Sadler Commission submitted a comprehensive report that included recommendations for both secondary and higher education. It recommended establishing intermediate education between matriculation and university education, using local languages as the medium of instruction, diversifying curriculums, and increasing funding for secondary education.
2. Background
Sadler Commission
of 1917
As we Know, Lord Curzon introduced
some administrative restructuring of the
university education by appointing a
University Education Commission in
1902. Still, the problems related with
university education in India were not
solved. This and some other All
circumstances caused for the the
formation of the second university
commission. i.e., Calcutta University
Commission, 1917.
3. Features
Sadler Commission
of 1917
Though it was appointed for
submitting a report on university
education, it submitted a
comprehensive report by including
recommendations on secondary
education as well, as the nature of
secondary education provided to
the students would affect the
higher education
19. Background
Sadler Commission
of 1917
Background
Background
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For the conduct of
examinations,
appointment of teachers
and curriculum
construction, a powerful
Academic Council with
faculties of different
subjects and Board of
Studies should be
formed.
Major
Recommendations
25. Background
Sadler Commission
of 1917
Background
Background
22
A special Board of
Women’s Education should
be established in the
Calcutta University and a
special curriculum should
be provided according to
the educational needs of
women.
Major
Recommendations