Govt to introduce English medium in 105 schools of Dharwad dist
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Already, enrolment has started at 28 schools. Last year, teaching in English medium was introduced in 65 schools in the district, but there was no proper response.
Earlier, there was demand from parents to start English medium in govt schools. Parents want their children to be fluent in English for more opportunities in the future. To meet parents' demands across the state, English medium in govt schools has been initiated.
According to a source in the education department, the govt initially issued an order to open English medium schools and enrol 40 children. However, following the demand from parents for additional enrolment, a new order was issued, removing the limit. The education department has provided training to the teachers required to teach in English at schools with English medium.
Ten children were enrolled for English medium education at Singanahalli Govt School in Dharwad taluk.
Similarly, 12 children were enrolled in Belur Govt School, 30 in Managundi Govt School, 15 in Kotur Govt School, 13 in Shivalli Govt School, 14 in Honnapur Govt School, 12 in Manasur Govt School, and 10 children were enrolled in GHPS Model School in Dharwad for class 1 under English medium.
DDPI Shankmukh Swamy Keladimath told TOI that the department ordered to conduct classes in English medium along with Kannada in govt schools.
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"We are prepared to teach in English medium in 105 govt schools in the district. Already, enrolment has started at 28 schools. Teachers are being trained," he said.
Ningappa Hadapad, president of the School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC) at Managundi Govt School, said English medium schools are receiving a good response. Parents were demanding English medium and came forward to enrol their children in large numbers. Children in rural areas will now be able to access English education, he said.
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