CBSE teachers to undergo AI training in 2 mths?
Gurgaon: CBSE secretary Himanshu Gupta said strict action will be taken against '
dummy schools
'. During a conference with over 50 Delhi-NCR school principals, Gupta outlined plans to curtail institutions that exist primarily for attendance purposes.
He also emphasised the board's focus on equipping teachers with AI training.
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The crackdown has already influenced admission patterns, with schools like DAV Public School, Sector 49, seeing increased enrolment as students return to regular schooling.
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Charu Maini, principal of the school, noted a rise in admissions this year, especially in Grade 11. She said many Gurgaon students previously joined dummy schools in Delhi to skip regular classes or benefit from the "Delhi quota". After these dummy schools closed, students returned to local schools like hers, boosting admissions.
Alongside tackling attendance issues, CBSE is undertaking a broader regulatory review, including examining rules concerning the number of school sections permitted relative to available land or carpet area, following a proposal from HPSC. The board is also exploring alignment with global standards and introducing subjects at multiple levels as part of its efforts to modernise.
The board also plans to train teachers in AI through mandatory modules, likely starting in the next two months. A conclave will also support this initiative, ensuring teachers are prepared for the digital age. "We are saying that teachers must know how to use AI... there has to be a balanced use in schools," an official said. This initiative aims not only to harness AI's potential but also addresses rising concerns about
academic integrity
, ensuring teachers gain the capacity to detect AI-assisted plagiarism and guide students on ethical usage.
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