Accessibility, Quality, and Significance of Education for Educationally Deprived Children

Abstract

Raising a society's socioeconomic status is a crucial function of Education. A large part of India's urban poor live in slums and lack access to formal schooling. For various reasons, many slum children (those between 6 and 14) do not attend school. Children from low-income families living in slums are the target population, and this Study aims to examine the variables that affect their access to and satisfaction with educational opportunities. Opportunities, access, and equality in local Education are the foci of this research. Accessibility, the role of teachers and parents, the physical environment, essential elements, and the importance of Education were among the main characteristics gathered by this tool. Frequency analysis and the chi-square test examined various variables and their potential correlations with educational attitudes. It is crucial to investigate if the educational opportunities, equity, and access provided to children in slums have any positive results. A significant discovery emphasizes the vital role of parents. Parents influence their children's opinions on the value of Education by their example. According to the report, parents should be empowered via awareness programs and support structures. Despite the importance of expanding access, the Study shows that more is needed to provide access; quality must also be improved. Because of this, funding for schools, their resources, and specific programs to educate teachers are all urgently needed.