CONTENTS

Page No.
Certificate ii
Declaration iii
Acknowledgement iv
Contents
Serial No.
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Concept of Education 1-2

1.2 Philosophical Framework of Education 2-3

1.3 Aims of Education 3-4

1.4 Objectives of the Study 4

1.5 Assumptions of the Study 4

1.6 Statement of the Study 4

1.7 Importance of the Study 5

1.8 Scope of the Study 5-6

1.9 Limitations of the Study 6

CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Introduction 7

2.2 Importance of Reviewing Literature 7-8

2.3 Book Reviews 8-11

2.4 Memorial Lecture 11

2.5 Mission In Life 11-12

2.6 Conclusion 12

CHAPTER III

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction 13

3.2 Educational Research 14

3.3 Types of Educational Research 14-15

3.4 The Process of Qualitative Research 15-16

3.5 Stages of Qualitative Research 16

3.6 Philosophical Research 16-17

3.7 Nature of Philosophical Research 17

3.8 Functions of Philosophical Studies 18

3.9 The Methodology of Present Study 18-20

CHAPTER IV

LIFE SKETCH OF SAVITRIBAI PHULE

4.1 Introduction 21

4.2 Early Life of Savitribai Phule 21

4.3 The Unexpected Turn- Being a Teacher 21-22

4.4 The Mother of Modern Girl Education 22

4.5 Pioneer Marathi Poetess 22-25

4.6 Lovable Wife and Companion 26-27

4.7 Death 27

4.8 Legacy 27-29

 CHAPTER V

SAVITRIBAI PHULE’S EDUCATIONAL THOUGHTS AND ITS RELEVANCE TO

THE INDIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM

5.1 Introduction 30

5.2 Savatiribai Phule’s Thoughts on Education 30-33

5.3 Contribution in Establishing India’s First School for

Educating Women 33-34

5.4 Efforts for the Establishment of other Schools 34-36

5.5 Innovative Teaching Methodology 36-37

5.6 Women’s Empowerment through Education 37-38

5.7 Contribution to Social Reform 38-39

5.8 Establishing the Satyashodhak Way of Marriage 39-40

5.9 Difficulties Encountered 40-41

5.10 Amazing Work 42-44

CHAPTER VI

CONCLUSION

6.1 Introduction 45-46

6.2 Suggestion for Further Studies 46

6.3 Some Suggested Topics for Further Studies 46

CHAPTER VII

REFERENCES 47-49
 CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
 CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURE
 CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
 CHAPTER IV
LIFE SKETCH OF SAVITRIBAI
PHULE
 CHAPTER V
SAVITRIBAI PHULE’S
EDUCATIONAL THOUGHTS AND
ITS RELEVANCE TO THE INDIAN
EDUCATION SYSTEM
CHAPTER VI
CONCLUSION
CHAPTER VII
REFERENCES