Higher education: issues, challenges and suggestions

  • Simmi Vashishtha University School of Management, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana, India,
  • Kamaljit Singh University School of Management, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v3i8.543
Keywords: holistic education, teaching, learning paradigms, combining experiential, learning, pedagogy

Abstract

This paper introduces the notion of holistic education into the context of higher education eco-systems. The study intends to conceptualize the theme and list out issues and challenges present education system faces with intent to connect with a wider set of teaching and learning paradigms to upgrade the capabilities of higher education eco-systems. Study recommends the need of combining experiential based learning (EBL). The study also recommends the changes needed to be adopted at this time in higher education viz.

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Published
2020-08-15
How to Cite
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Simmi Vashishtha and Kamaljit Singh 2020. Higher education: issues, challenges and suggestions. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 8 (Aug. 2020), 112-118. DOI:https://doi.org/10.17605/ijie.v3i8.543.
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Vol. 3 No. 8 (2020): IJIE
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