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Time of India
6 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
State launches initiative to bridge learning gap among students
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu school education department on Thursday launched the 'Thiran' (Targeted Help for Improving Remediation and Academic Nurturing) initiative to bridge learning gaps among students studying in Classes VI to IX. Deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin released the workbook for remedial coaching under the scheme. According to the plan, teachers will select students who are struggling to read, write, and do basic maths in upper primary and give them focused coaching for six months. The recent state-level learning achievement survey conducted among Classes III, V, and VIII students revealed that students studying in Class VIII lacked reading, writing, and basic maths skills. "In Aug, all students will learn basic reading, writing, and maths prescribed for lower classes. After conducting a survey, students who need remedial coaching will be selected, and they will be given focused coaching. Their progress will be assessed every month," an official said. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai They will undergo remedial coaching from Sept to Feb for six months. The state govt is implementing a literacy and numeracy campaign to improve basic reading, writing, and maths skills for students studying in Classes I to V. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top 15 Most Beautiful Women in the World Undo "High schools and higher secondary schools used to concentrate on board exam students alone. This remedial coaching will improve the quality of education as all students will attain minimum learning levels," another official said. The state council for educational research and training (SCERT) has prepared the workbook for students and a handbook for teachers under this initiative. Udhayanidhi also launched another scheme, TNSPARK (Tamil Nadu School Programme for Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Knowledge of Online Tools), to introduce artificial intelligence and coding to students studying in Classes VI to IX. As many as 2,457 newly recruited secondary grade teachers received their appointment orders at the event. School education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, school education secretary B Chandra Mohan, school education director S Kannappan, elementary education director P A Naresh and others participated in the event.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Conference to kick off higher secondary curriculum revision
The General Education department will organise a conference here on Friday to garner public opinion and hold discussions with stakeholders on the higher secondary curriculum revision that is being launched in the State. Following curriculum revision implemented for Classes I to X, students up to high school have received new textbooks in a phased manner. Now, the stage is set for revision of higher secondary textbooks published by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). Ahead of it, a discussion with stakeholders, including students and representatives of their organisations, teachers' organisations, academics, other experts, education officers, and members of the public, will be held at Tagore Theatre here. Minister for Finance K.N. Balagopal will perform the State-level inauguration of the public discussions at 10 a.m. Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty will preside. Kerala State Planning Board vice-chairperson V.K. Ramachandran will deliver the keynote address and release a few publications of the SCERT. Higher Secondary Principal Secretary Sharmila Mary Joseph will be the chief guest. Rationale for revision Following the inaugural, SCERT Director Jayaprakash R.K. will present the concept note for the curriculum revision. It will delve into the rationale for the revision; its context, particularly at the national level; and the changes in the State's higher education sector which the higher secondary classes are a stepping stone for. At present, both the SCERT and the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks are in use in the higher secondary classes. These comprise 44 NCERT titles that were prepared as per the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, and include those for subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, Political Science, Geography, Economics, and Sociology. These will continue to be used till a revision by the NCERT is effected. Revision of 80 titles published by the SCERT will be done. These include textbooks mostly for languages such as English, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Urdu, and Arabic; subjects such as Journalism, Gandhian Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, Home Science, Music; foreign languages such as German, French, and Syriac; and those for Computer Science and Computer Applications.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- General
- 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.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
NEP push in Delhi puts focus on Indian knowledge systems in teacher training
The Bharatiya Janata Party government in Delhi has pushed for the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasises the study of Indian knowledge systems (IKS) in schools. This has led to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Delhi, to become 'more focused' on training its students on integrating IKS into their lesson plans, said Professor Abha Sharma, Principal, SCERT's Division. 'We had been trying to integrate it [IKS training in the two-year programme] for the past couple of years. But it became possible only after a push by the new government in Delhi to implement the NEP,' Prof. Sharma told The Hindu. She added that the training is aimed at teaching 'things that are not necessarily taught in books, in an attempt to create global teachers with 21st-century skills'. As an example, she cites a popular claim in India, 'We have always been taught that the Wright brothers flew the first aircraft. But the first aircraft was actually flown in India by Bapuji Talpade in Mumbai in 1895, eight years before the Wright brothers.' 'Chemicals in Mahabharata' As part of the IKS training, the students are also being taught about how Sushruta performed an eye surgery as far back as the 6th century and how certain chemicals are mention in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The budding teachers are expected to use their training while teaching their respective subjects at schools to help 'students learn more about India's culture'. Prof. Sharma said that they began placing a greater emphasis on IKS training for the 2023-2025 batch, which graduated recently. 'We will now do it more comprehensively for the newer batches. The students will be trained on how to make their pedagogy plans using the pancha kosha philosophy,' she added. The concept of 'pancha kosha (five layers)' of consciousness has its origins in the Upanishads. The NEP, which aims to integrate IKS in all levels of education, states, 'The rich heritage of ancient and eternal Indian knowledge and thought has been a guiding light for this policy. The pursuit of knowledge (jnan), wisdom (pragya), and truth (satya) was always considered in Indian thought and philosophy as the highest human goal.' 'Will use it in school' Koushiki Chatterjee, who specialises in chemistry and was part of the batch that just passed out said, 'In the Mahabharata, Arjuna used certain chemicals as make-up to disguise himself as a woman. While teaching chemistry during an internship, I mentioned it to my students.' Deepali, a second-year student who will be teaching at a school in August as part of her internship, said, 'While teaching chemistry, I can teach students about the states of matter, and how ice melts, while touching upon the concept of annamaya kosha (the outer physical layer of the body, which is one of pancha koshas).' 'Pranamaya kosha (energy layer) comes into play when I am teaching students about how liquid changes to gas, as there is a transfer of energy,' she added. Similarly, Ms. Deepali said she will employ the concept of anandamaya kosha (the spiritual level) when asking students 'to reflect on where they see chemistry in their daily lives'.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
NEEEV scheme: Orientation kicks off for Delhi schools to implement entrepreneurship education across classes VII-XII
NEW DELHI: A new chapter in education is unfolding in Delhi govt schools as students from classes VII to XII prepare to learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—not as an optional activity, but as a part of their regular curriculum. This initiative is part of the newly launched NEEEV (New Era of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem & Vision) scheme, introduced this year. To get things rolling, all heads of schools across Delhi will participate in an orientation session this week. This training will equip them to effectively implement NEEEV in classrooms and help students combat the potential problems they may face. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, NEEEV aims to prepare students for real-world challenges by equipping them with the mindset and tools needed to innovate, ideate, and build sustainable ventures. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi Under this scheme, students will be gradually introduced to various facets of entrepreneurship, including startup ecosystems, ideation, prototyping, funding strategies, and the fundamentals of launching and managing a business. Weekly sessions will be conducted by school faculty members appointed by the principal, ensuring consistent and hands-on learning throughout the academic year. All school principals and heads across Delhi are required to attend a mandatory orientation programme until July 24, organised by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). Each school will also appoint a NEEEV School Program Coordinator responsible for monitoring implementation through a soon-to-be-launched online portal. In addition, schools must establish a School Innovation Council (SIC)—chaired by the principal—to oversee entrepreneurship activities and evaluate student projects. To enrich student engagement, the Delhi govt is introducing two flagship components under NEEEV: NEEEV Dialogue, a biannual speaker series that brings together entrepreneurs, university incubators, and industry experts to inspire and mentor students; and Startup Stormers, a competitive platform for students from Class IX onwards, where selected teams with innovative ideas may receive financial support to transform their prototypes into viable startups. In 2019–20, the Aam Aadmi Party govt introduced the entrepreneurship curriculum to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking among students. A key feature of this programme was Business Blasters, a practical initiative that offered seed funding to students, enabling them to turn their ideas into real-world business ventures.
