[Assam] Harvard research: Indian teacher absenteeism and incentives's role
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2008/01/28_muralidharan.html Teacher absenteism is very high in India -- most in Bihar - above 40% but also high in Assam, UP etc. It is much lower in Kerala and many other southern states. Can incentives help -- I guess carrot and a stick approach works -- only carrot makes the person greedy for more only. A 1997 World Bank book on Indian education said that it is free for all (Laissez Faire) in India - no supervision at all!! Any comments? Umesh Umesh Sharma Washington D.C. 1-202-215-4328 [Cell] Ed.M. - International Education Policy Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, Class of 2005 http://www.uknow.gse.harvard.edu/index.html (Edu info) http://hbswk.hbs.edu/ (Management Info) www.gse.harvard.edu/iep (where the above 2 are used ) http://harvardscience.harvard.edu/ http://jaipurschool.bihu.in/ - Sent from Yahoo! #45; a smarter inbox. ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
Re: [Assam] Harvard research: Indian teacher absenteeism and incentives's role
Thanks that thing come to light.To talk about assam, majority of teachers dnt get their monthly deserved salary!! It take 6 months to get something.This is more common scene when Assam Govt did transferred education dept to Bodoland area.BTC teachers was downgraded from their seniority- even who was senior before BTC declarations.My own eldest brother, who is at 52 now is downgraded to junior teacher!!! Teachers have taugh time in Assam- other than the town. Village teacher are like same cultivators, they need to work in the paddy fields for living as salary is far cry.Inspite not geting salary they have to listen all the rude words from the so caled education officers. Remaining teachers in Assam are man gamblers/drunkurds from the MLA/MP quota or relatives of officials/politicians.So now imagine the schooling capabilities.It is few of the old students, who become teacher in the same school or locality- are doing their hard work to bring up some type of scientist like Tanti. Bikash umesh sharma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2008/01/28_muralidharan.html Teacher absenteism is very high in India -- most in Bihar - above 40% but also high in Assam, UP etc. It is much lower in Kerala and many other southern states. Can incentives help -- I guess carrot and a stick approach works -- only carrot makes the person greedy for more only. A 1997 World Bank book on Indian education said that it is free for all (Laissez Faire) in India - no supervision at all!! Any comments? Umesh - Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
Re: [Assam] Harvard research: Indian teacher absenteeism and incentives's role
He He Bikash-da, You add a new angle to the issue. You quote your own brother's example how he is not even getting his regular pay - wonder how much bribe has to be paid to get regular salary - and how can anyone be demoted - why doesn't he file complaint or a law suit? Umesh DR BIKASH KUMAR DAS [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks that thing come to light.To talk about assam, majority of teachers dnt get their monthly deserved salary!! It take 6 months to get something.This is more common scene when Assam Govt did transferred education dept to Bodoland area.BTC teachers was downgraded from their seniority- even who was senior before BTC declarations.My own eldest brother, who is at 52 now is downgraded to junior teacher!!! Teachers have taugh time in Assam- other than the town. Village teacher are like same cultivators, they need to work in the paddy fields for living as salary is far cry.Inspite not geting salary they have to listen all the rude words from the so caled education officers. Remaining teachers in Assam are man gamblers/drunkurds from the MLA/MP quota or relatives of officials/politicians.So now imagine the schooling capabilities.It is few of the old students, who become teacher in the same school or locality- are doing their hard work to bring up some type of scientist like Tanti. Bikash umesh sharma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news_events/features/2008/01/28_muralidharan.html Teacher absenteism is very high in India -- most in Bihar - above 40% but also high in Assam, UP etc. It is much lower in Kerala and many other southern states. Can incentives help -- I guess carrot and a stick approach works -- only carrot makes the person greedy for more only. A 1997 World Bank book on Indian education said that it is free for all (Laissez Faire) in India - no supervision at all!! Any comments? Umesh - Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now Umesh Sharma Washington D.C. 1-202-215-4328 [Cell] Ed.M. - International Education Policy Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, Class of 2005 http://www.uknow.gse.harvard.edu/index.html (Edu info) http://hbswk.hbs.edu/ (Management Info) www.gse.harvard.edu/iep (where the above 2 are used ) http://harvardscience.harvard.edu/ http://jaipurschool.bihu.in/ - Sent from Yahoo! #45; a smarter inbox. ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
Re: [Assam] Harvard research: Indian teacher absenteeism and incentives's role
Dear Umesh, Living in Bangalore I cant imagine what law applied in Assam.How can you imagine from USA..!!! Haaa. These wil simply invite hell of trouble to the family only.All the oficials are well know to each otehr or sometimes old classmates!! Can you believe that??? in 2003 Aug, I had been to Assam health minister Dr.Bhumidhar Barman for official work on Sagar Apollo Hospital Bangalore issue.he is my fathers close fridn and junior.I had prior appointment from him personally to visit him at his assembly ofice.After signature to my letter, for stamping, his peon asked Rs.100 in front of him.I haad nothing.Peon told me that Minister is his mama!!! Then God save Assam!! Pls dnt break ur head with all these.. too dificult to understand the attitude of people there... Bikash da. umesh sharma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He He Bikash-da, You add a new angle to the issue. You quote your own brother's example how he is not even getting his regular pay - wonder how much bribe has to be paid to get regular salary - and how can anyone be demoted - why doesn't he file complaint or a law suit? Umesh - Explore your hobbies and interests. Click here to begin. ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
