Event type:

In person

Date & time:

19 Oct 2021, 12:30 – 13:30

The myth of teacher shortage in India

In this webinar, Professor Geeta Kingdon will discuss major economic efficiencies that can result from an evidence-based approach to teacher recruitment and deployment policies.

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The myth of teacher shortage in India

19 Oct 2021, 12:30 – 13:30

Professor Geeta Gandhi Kingdon

UCL Institute of Education (IOE)

Geeta Gandhi Kingdon is Professor (part time) at the UCL Institute of Education, where she holds the Chair of Education and International Development.  Her research interests are in economics of education in developing countries, particularly in South Asia and Africa. She has investigated school effectiveness, gender in education, labour market outcomes of education, and the political economy of education. Apart from publishing research and opinion editorials, and serving on the editorial boards of academic journals, she advises governments and donor agencies on education related matters. In 2013, Professor Kingdon was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Kingston University London for “her outstanding contributions to education and development". Professor Kingdon also works as President of a non-profit registered society school in India.

Further information

Ticketing

Open

Cost

Free

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Organiser

Caine Rolleston

c.rolleston@ucl.ac.uk