study of school achievement among the Gujjar and Bakerwal tribes of Jammu and Kashmir

Abstract

Education is considered as the latent tool for the development of a nation. A modern society cannot accomplish its aim of economic growth, technical development and cultural advancement without fully exploiting the talents of its citizens. In the present scenario academic achievement poses a big challenge to the educationist and psychologists everywhere. It is especially of great concern in India where population explosion, multi-cultural societies and an extraordinary rush for education has led to marvellous quantitative growth of education at all the stages without consistent quality growth. Albeit the needs, strength and interest of each learner are unique and determined by their socio cultural and demographic background and circumstances.