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Synopsis The most significant feature of the modern world is the revolution in knowledge industry. The quantum of knowledge in the modern world has increased to 200% or more as compared to other periods of human history. Besides this the means of communication have further speeded up the increase in knowledge and has helped man in his quest for more knowledge. All these factors have made it necessary for educationists all over the world to improve education and its techniques. In this encyclopaedia it has been considered how schools can improve their techniques of teaching with the use of modern technology. A few teaching techniques that are being used in the developed countries of the west have been reviewed. It has been generally realized by educationists all the world over that the effectiveness with which a teacher conveys his or her curriculum material to the students, the level of achievement of the students will be higher. There are very few encyclopedias in India on school education and especially so on teaching techniques. This encyclopaedia will go a long way in meeting the requirements of all those who are connected with school education, school teachers, planners, administrators and the social workers alike.