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New Indian Express
6 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Delhi's State Teachers' Awards require proof of impact, academic rigour
NEW DELHI: Every year on 5 September, the nation celebrates Teachers' Day, honouring educators across the country. This year, the stakes are allegedly higher, and so is the bar. The Delhi Education Department has opened applications for the prestigious State Teachers' Awards, and the process is more rigorous and reflective than ever before. In a fresh move aimed at recognising truly impactful educators, the department has introduced a comprehensive 15-point application form. Far beyond the typical listing of years served and subjects taught, the form urges applicants to share their contributions to PAC (Programme Advisory Committee) research projects, detail their involvement in administrative or academic committees, and submit up to five of their most influential articles published in reputed journals. A total of five State Teacher Educators' Awards will be given this year. Teachers have been asked to mention five completed projects contributed to material development PAC projects in the last three academic sessions, followed by one completed project contributed to PAC research projects in the last three academic sessions. They have also been asked to provide a short description of each project. Unlike in previous years, teachers, like university professors, now have to provide details of five research articles or papers published in journals or periodicals.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Delhi State Teachers' Award sees major overhaul
NEW DELHI: In a significant move to elevate the quality and credibility of the State Teachers' Award, the Delhi Education Department has introduced a revamped and more rigorous application process. The awards will now be governed by a detailed 15-point evaluation system, aiming to spotlight impactful and research-driven educators. Applications for this year awards are now open, with five State Teacher Educators' Awards up for grabs. This year, applicants must go beyond listing years of service and subjects taught. The new form requires detailed submissions, including contributions to Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) research and material development projects over the past three academic years, along with descriptions of each project. Teachers must also provide details of five research articles or papers published in reputed journals or periodicals. Additional weightage will be given to those who have made paper or poster presentations at conferences, webinars or symposiums. The form also seeks information on professional development initiatives taken independently by applicants, such as short-term courses or specialised training beyond training and workshops organised by SCERT. Significantly, educators are now required to elaborate on their involvement in key government initiatives through administrative or academic committees, such as curriculum design or other state-level education reforms. Participation as resource persons, keynote speakers, or Champion Master Trainer in SCERT and DIET programmes at national or international levels will also count toward evaluation. In a 100-word section, applicants must summarise their academic, co-curricular and training contributions over the last three sessions. Details on community engagement and societal contributions have also been made mandatory. Applicants are advised to strictly follow the word limit, as exceeding it will lead to marks being deducted.
Indian Express
03-07-2025
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- Indian Express
Inspect, update report, assess academic indicators: Over 50 Delhi govt schools flagged for poor results, put under mentorship
The Delhi Education Department has identified 56 government schools with the lowest pass percentages in Class 9 and Class 11 during the 2024-25 academic session, and placed them under the direct mentorship of its senior officers. The list, prepared based on result analysis by the Directorate of Education (DOE)'s Exam Branch, includes schools where Class 9 pass percentages dipped as low as 45.37 per cent. Among the lowest-performing schools in Class 9 are West Azad Nagar-Government Co-ed SSS (pass percentage: 45.37 per cent), Qutab Road-SBV (46.75 per cent), Katewara-GBSSS (48.57 per cent), and Bindapur-GBSSS (50.83 per cent). Several others recorded pass rates in the range of 51–59 per cent. Only two schools from the list were flagged for low performance in Class 11 — Sunder Nagari-GBSSS and Keshavpuram-SBV. In a circular Tuesday, DOE assigned one officer to each school 'for mentoring the overall academic performance during the session 2025-26'. 'Mentors are expected to visit the respective schools at least once in a fortnight and submit the Inspection Report… preferably on the same day of visit,' read the circular. Deputy directors of education (DDEs) from various zones and districts have been tasked with adopting these schools. After conducting the inspections, the officers must submit updated, detailed reports to the Delhi Education Management Information System (MIS), according to officials. As part of the inspection, officials will assess a comprehensive set of academic indicators, including the identification of low-performing subjects, teacher vacancies, student attendance, availability of learning materials, usage of NCERT textbooks, the status of ICT labs, and the implementation of vocational education, among others. The officials would check whether school heads and teachers have adopted individual low-performing students for academic mentoring, and whether their progress is being tracked. A verification of the usage of CBSE/DoE-issued sample papers, action plans for low achievers, and whether parents are being regularly informed about attendance and performance will also be done. Beyond a one-time intervention, the academic recovery plan is grounded in long-term monitoring. The mentors have been instructed to observe three-year result trends for classes 9 to 12. With year-wise performance and fail percentages being tracked, this is also not the first time the Delhi Government has undertaken the initiative. In 2024, 67 Delhi Government schools were put under 32 district-level officers in the Education Department for mentorship. The circular also refers to Mission Mathematics, an ongoing programme introduced to strengthen math learning, which was expanded this year to Classes 6 to 10. The officials are expected to monitor the implementation of this programme and Teaching Learning Material (TLM) competitions during their school visits. The emphasis, the Directorate noted, is on 'need-based academic support' and improving learning outcomes in a 'joyful' and 'centric' manner.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
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- Indian Express
Pottery, organic farming: Delhi govt plans vocational training for middle-school students
Hands-on training in pottery, organic farming, basic carpentry, bicycle repair, traditional food preparation, and hand weaving, among others — the Delhi Education Department has set out elaborate guidelines to introduce pre-vocational education among middle school students (Class VI to VIII) in Delhi's schools this year. An activity Book of vocational education, titled 'Kaushal Bodh', was first introduced last year in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. A recent circular by the Department of Education, for the first time, has recommended an implementation strategy. Pre-vocational subjects will be introduced in a phased manner, as books will be released offline for classes 7 and 8 by the NCERT. Three categories of work under NCF-SE 2023: – 'Work with Life Forms', wherein projects related to plants and animals are included. – 'Work with Machines and Materials' is related to fabrics and wood, among others. – 'Work in Human Services' involves 'interaction with people' in the healthcare, food sectors, community service, among others. In each grade, students have to complete one project from each form of work in the academic year. The total time allotted for pre-vocational education is 110 hours, and the highest weightage (30% each) is for assessment through viva voce and activity book. Under the implementation strategy, the circular stated that 'existing subject teachers shall be trained for Kaushal Bodh sessions for facilitating different activities in classes 6 to 8'. Roles and responsibilities of school heads and regular teachers have been laid down: For school heads – Support the integration of vocational education as a distinct subject – Provide necessary resources, tools for project execution For regular teachers – Enable students to use available resources effectively – Adhere to safety protocol while making students understand material preparation, tools used – Encourage students to apply 'work in school' in real-life situations The department has announced the organisation of a 'Kaushal Mela' at the school level, which may be clubbed with other school activities for better participation. Under such a programme, showcasing projects made by students, live demonstrations, among others, have been recommended. Funds for the projects recommended under the 'Kaushal Bodh' textbook will be utilised from those allocated for pre-vocational activities/SMC, it said.
