OPEN-ACCESS PEER-REVIEWED
1Ms. Sonia Anant Kamat
1Ph.D. Research Scholar, Goa University.
Abstract
he concern of this research is to analysethe effects of geography and socio-economic variables on the enrolment ratio in elementary education in Goa, India. Thus, the study of social factors impacting educational access and enrolment atthe elementary school level does not present a blank slate, particularly in the instance of Goa known for its rich tapestry of cultural tourism and being one of the small states of India. The study therefore adopts a quantitative method of data analysis using information from government and education institutions on the link between geographical characteristics and the socio-economic indicators and the enrollment status. Some of the geographical factors that are reviewed are the area of residence, the level of education andtransport facility. Socioeconomic communicable variables include composite household income, parents’ educational accomplishments, and employment. This study shows that the enrolment picture is unbalanced depending on the geographical location and social/economic status of any population. The result shows thaturban because they have better facilities and access as well as higher household income and thus have higher enrollment proportions than rural areas. Also, elementary school enrollmentincreases with income and parental education levels that are perceived as higher. The study reveals that the issues of enrolment constraints include lack of transport means particularly in the rural area and economic difficulties faced by families with low income. Therefore,from this analysis, it becomes clear that there is a need for intervention by way of policies especially as it relatesto educational access. Some measures are to improve transport facilities, raise funding for needy families, and launch advocacy campaigns regarding the necessity of nurturing elementary education. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge, in the field of educational equity; by painting a better picture of how geographical and socio-economic variables affect education in Goa.
Keywords: Elementary education, enrollment rates, geographic factors, socio-economic factors, Goa
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