Coimbatore school education department lays down action plan to solve learning gaps
An educational officer told TNIE that as per the action plan, students were categorised into four educational levels based on performance-- A, B, C, and D.
"Based on this, teachers will place greater emphasis on C and D category students. Their teaching method will prioritise conceptual understanding over memorisation. Before this, teachers should ensure that reading and writing skills are strong," he said.
"Following this, headmasters should assess students' learning outcomes twice every week. Secondly, Block Resource Teacher Educators (BRTEs) and Block Educational Officers (BEOs) will review student assessment reports and also assess students themselves.
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