Quality Education for All

Quality is a very intriguing term. It has no limit and a definite safe. It cannot be quantified in terms of time and space. In the context of education quality assumes dimensions of varied nature. Naturally many definitions of quality in education exist, testifying to the complexity and multifaceted nature of the concept. Sometimes terms like efficiency, effectiveness, equity and quality have been used synonymously creating a lot of confusions amongst the commoners. Notwithstanding complexities in the definition of quality in education two key elements stand out to be the basic factors. These two key elements are 1) Cognitive development, 2) Education�s role in encouraging learners� creative and emotional development in supporting objectives of peace, citizenship and security, in promoting equality and in passing global and local cultural values down to future generations. Considerable consensus exists around the basic dimensions of quality education today.