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The Hindu
26-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Ganitha-Ganaka programme extended to all govt. schools across the State
With an aim to increase interest in learning mathematics among children, the State government has decided to to extend the Ganitha-Ganaka programme, in which teachers explain basic mathematic concepts to school children through Remote Tutoring (phone calls) after school hours, to all government schools across the State for the academic year 2025-26. The State government has recently issued an order stating that about 13.51 lakh students studying in classes 3, 4, and 5 in a total of 38,548 primary and higher primary government schools across State will be beneficiaries of this programme. In the academic year 2024-25, the State government introduced the programme for students from classes 3 to 5 in 14,711 government primary schools in 93 ambitious taluks of 17 districts and about 6.99 lakh students benefitted from it. An assessment showed that the programme helped children develop an interest in learning mathematics and buoyed by this success, the government has expanded the programme to all government schools across the state this year. The programme will be implemented in collaboration with Samagra Shikshan Karnataka (SSK), Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) South Asia, Alokit and Youth Impact. Remedial teaching The State government has recently decided to scrap the Nali-Kali programme, where students from classes 1 to 3 are taught in the same classroom, due to its ineffectiveness. Annual Status of Education Report (ASER-Rural) and National Achievement Survey (NAS) data for the last five years have emphasised that students are lagging behind in learning due to this teaching method being ineffective. Ganitha-Ganaka programme is being implemented as remedial teaching for children who are lagging behind in learning. 75,000 mathematics teachers The State government has selected about 75,000 mathematics teachers for the implementation of the Ganitha-Ganaka programme and will train them. These teachers will call students on the phone and help them solve problems in mathematics. All these calls are recorded and all charges reimbursed to teachers by the government. Each teacher will get ₹800 towards this and the government has allocated a total grant of ₹6 crore for this programme.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
NCERT issues guidelines to encourage experiential learning
skill-based learning multi-skill development In a significant move to promote experiential and, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced guidelines to observe ten 'Bag-Free Days' in schools across India. The initiative aims to break away from textbook learning for students of Classes 6 to 8 and instead immerse them in practical and co-curricular Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT), Government of Karnataka, has instructed school principals to conduct one 'Bag-Free Day' every month, making it ten such Saturdays over the academic year. During these days, students will not carry school bags and will participate in various activities that provide hands-on learning experiences in nature, technology, industry, and vocational official said that the primary aim of the 'Bag-Free Day' initiative is to reduce the disconnect between theoretical learning and its practical application, thus helping students acquire essential life and career-oriented skills. 'To support this goal, the NCERT, in collaboration with the Central Institute of Vocational Education (PSS Central Institute), has developed a comprehensive 108-page handbook that outlines a range of structured activities,' the official noted. The official said that these activities are designed to promote, encourage teamwork and collaboration, enhance creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, and cultivate soft skills and aesthetic awareness among learning framework has been divided into three key categories to ensure a holistic approach. Under the 'Science, Environment, and Technology' segment, students will participate in activities such as visiting bird sanctuaries and solar parks, conducting soil testing, joining 'Go Green' cycle rallies, identifying trees and birds around the school, spending time in natural settings, and exploring biogas plants, artificial intelligence, cyber security centers, and waste management facilities. They will also carry out surveys related to pet care and animal the 'Community and Institutional Exposure' category, students will be taken on field visits to various public institutions including hospitals, government offices, NGOs, banks, railway stations, factories, and vegetable markets. These visits are aimed at giving students firsthand experience of how different sectors operate and interact within the community. For 'Art, Culture, and Creative Expression', the programme encourages students to take part in puppet shows, toy and kite making, organising book fairs, and learning performing arts such as dance, drama, and mime. Additionally, they will visit historical monuments and engage in creative exercises like making art from waste official said that the NCERT handbook highlights several key activities that will be integrated into the 'Bag-Free Days', including educational tours, field visits, hands-on experiments, environmental studies, community surveys, interviews with parents and locals, as well as group projects and case studies. 'Beyond making learning more interactive and enjoyable, the initiative is expected to help students build a stronger connection with real-world scenarios, ultimately preparing them to make thoughtful and informed career choices in the future,' the official added.
