The Importance Of Alternative Education

The researcher on the basis of the study conducted got to know the relevance of Alternative Education in a girl/woman life. Parents don’t give emphasis on the importance of creativity and critical ability of their children especially girl child. She remains in the boundaries set by their parents, society and school as well. Thinking beyond the obvious, is not promoted. Ankur comes in the light to provide them such space where they can think beyond what is contained in the text books, create on their own, write on topics which they consider important and explore their own world of ideas and thoughts. Ankur helps them in realizing their own potential and self worth. They are introduced to various different ways of learning which they find easy

Indian Education system became exam centric. Scoring good marks in schools is considered as the sign of intelligence.although intelligence can’t be solely determined on the basis of grades in schools. A person’s intelligence is the sum of his awareness of the society, his creativity, his approach to look at things differently, his understanding power and many more. In school education system all these aspects of a person’s intellect are not covered and students started memorizing concepts without understanding. In this regard Alternative Education system provides a new concept of learning. Students learn from their peer group rather than teachers. They follow their own ideas rather than following what their teachers said. Fear free environment of Alternative Schools makes students comfortable which in turn results in bringing out their potential in front of the world. Students are taught the importance of self confidence. They start believing in themselves. Even the last benchers of schools see themselves at par with first benchers when they come to Alternative schools. Each and every kid has their own dream of doing something different in the life. Also appropriate education gives many purposes to the life such as enhancement of the personal advancement, increased social status, increased social health, economical progress, success to the nation, set goals of life, and makes us aware towards many social

 Respondents hesitated while answering questions related to physical mobility. Most of them said they don’t face any restriction whereas researcher observed that they hesitantly said so.

RECOMMENDATIONS
The research on the basis of the field observations, engagement with respondents brought out the importance of Alternative Education. Ankur has played a major role in the life of respondents. Respondents personal life and professional life both got changed through Ankur’s initiatives. Respondents said that these changes are positive and helping them in their current life too. On the basis of this study various recommendations can be suggested such as
 There is need to change the pattern of formal schooling and to make it child friendly.

 Rote learning has to done away and focus should be on concept clarity.

 In schools peer group learning should be promoted.  In India Alternative education is not so common, so there is a need to set up more Alternative Education institutions.

 More awareness is to be generated regarding Alternative Education and its