EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS AND NEEDS OF TRIBAL STUDENTS AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL IN ALIPURDUAR DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, INDIA

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  • Eshita Saha PhD Research Scholar (Education), UGC- NET- JRF, Research Centre in Humanities and Social Sciences, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai (Affiliated to Vidyasagar University), Karkuli, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal- 721404, India
  • Ratan Sarkar Assistant Professor of Education, Dr., Department of Teachers' Training (B.Ed.), Prabhat Kumar College, Contai (Affiliated to Vidyasagar University), Karkuli, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal-721404, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v11i11.5632

Parole chiave:

tribal students, educational problem, educational need, secondary education

Abstract

India is home to over 84.4 million tribal people, or Adivasis, who represent some of the country's poorest communities, still reliant on traditional practices such as hunting, agriculture, and fishing, with distinct cultures, languages, and lifestyles. In West Bengal's Alipurduar District, over 80% of the population belongs to ethnic tribes. This study investigates the educational problems and needs of secondary-level tribal students in Alipurduar, focusing on gender differences. A survey of 60 students was conducted using the standardized "Educational Problems Questionnaire" and a self-developed "Educational Needs Questionnaire." The findings revealed that 51% of students face challenges in teaching methods, 54% in the social and educational environment, 56% in organizational and administrative issues, and 59% due to cultural and historical factors. Additionally, 48% of respondents expressed educational needs related to school education, 55% expressed societal support, and 44% expressed family involvement. These results underscore the importance of addressing the specific educational challenges faced by tribal students to promote equitable learning outcomes.

 

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  • Eshita Saha, PhD Research Scholar (Education), UGC- NET- JRF, Research Centre in Humanities and Social Sciences, Prabhat Kumar College, Contai (Affiliated to Vidyasagar University), Karkuli, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal- 721404, India

    Ms. Eshita Saha is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education at Prabhat Kumar College, Contai, affiliated with Vidyasagar University, West Bengal. She holds an M.A. in Education from Visva-Bharati and has completed her B.Ed. from the University of Calcutta (Alipore Campus) and M.Ed. from Eastern Dooars B.Ed. Training College, affiliated with BSAEU.  Additionally, she earned an M.Phil. in Teacher Education from WBUTTEPA. Ms. Saha successfully cleared UGC-NET (Education) in 2016 and was awarded the UGC-NET JRF in December 2023. Currently, she is the recipient of a Junior Research Fellowship from UGC, actively contributing to the field of educational research.

    ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5208-8524

  • Ratan Sarkar, Assistant Professor of Education, Dr., Department of Teachers' Training (B.Ed.), Prabhat Kumar College, Contai (Affiliated to Vidyasagar University), Karkuli, Contai, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal-721404, India

    Dr. Ratan Sarkar is an Assistant Professor of Education (Stage II) in the Department of Teachers' Training (B.Ed.) and a former Head of the Department of Education at Prabhat Kumar College, affiliated with Vidyasagar University in West Bengal, India. He holds postgraduate degrees in English Language & Linguistics, Applied Psychology, and Education, along with a Ph.D. in Education. He has also completed a B.Ed., M.Ed., and M.Phil. in Special Education (Intellectual Disabilities), and has additional qualifications such as Post B.Ed. Diploma in School Administration and Advanced Diploma in Computer Application, and a Certificate Course in Research Methodology (Gold Medalist). Dr. Sarkar has received several awards, including the National Merit Scholarship and UGC Research Fellowships. He has published many articles and led a research project funded by the MHRD. Currently, he guides doctoral scholars and is pursuing an M.A. in Education and Technology at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. His research interests include disability, inclusive education, and the use of EdTech and AI in education.

    ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5480-0165

    ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ratan-Sarkar

    Academia: https://independent.academia.edu/SarkarRatan

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2024-10-23

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V. 11 N. 11 (2024)

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