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The Hindu
3 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh DSC candidates can download hall tickets, says official
Director of Andhra Pradesh State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and Convener of the District Selection Committee (DSC) M. Venkata Krishna Reddy has said that hall tickets of the candidates writing DSC-2025 examinations are available on the official website of the School Education Department In a statement, Mr. Krishna Reddy said the exams, scheduled from June 6 to June 30, 2025, will be conducted in two sessions (Morning: 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon and Afternoon: 2.30 p.m. to 5 p.m.) each day. Candidates can download hall tickets directly from the department's website. If candidates find any discrepancies or issues with hall tickets, they can contact DSC help desk phone numbers: 6281704160, 8121947387, 8125046997, 9398810958, 7995649286, 7995789286, 9963069286 and 7013837359 or email at dscgrievances@
Time of India
17 hours ago
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- Time of India
Nipun Maharashtra Mission: Lakhs of mothers turn teachers to prepare tiny tots for school
1 2 3 4 5 6 Nashik: In Maharashtra , lakhs of mothers transformed into educators for young children, helping prepare them for their academic journey. More than 11 lakh women with a minimum qualification of Standard X received training to assist children in their neighbourhoods develop essential school-readiness skills. With formal education starting in Standard I from June, many children, particularly in tribal, rural and remote regions, lack fundamental skills in literacy, numeracy and communication. These women received training through the school education department using State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) materials, employing enjoyable learning methods to ease children's transition into schooling. Many women, themselves young mothers, found joy in teaching basic concepts to children this May. "It was like a vacation camp for the children. We made it fun, as most sessions were conducted at home and without any formalities. Most of the children know us because they live nearby and they are friends with our children. It made the entire exercise rewarding," said Aarti Lokhande, a resident of Satana taluka. This initiative stemmed from the March 2022 state govt decision to enhance Foundation Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for children up to 8 years. The programme, conducted in May during summer holidays, focused on children in Standards I to III. It forms part of the Nipun Maharashtra Mission, implemented with NGO Pratham's support. Sangeeta Bhusare from Trimbakeshwar taluka, Nashik, explained that volunteer mothers formed small groups of five to 10 members. Her daughter currently attends Standard II at a zilla parishad school. "We were given study material and also taught how to make the children understand the concepts. Depending on the locality, each one of us in the group had one to five children to teach. We shared the teaching resources and duties as per our convenience," she said. The sessions, held in participants' homes, concentrated on reading, dictation and basic mathematics. Across Maharashtra, 11.09 lakh mothers participated, with Nashik division recording the highest involvement of 2.05 lakh mothers. SCERT director Rahul Rekhawar said, "Efforts are being made for parental engagement and this is one of the exercises being conducted to ensure their involvement in foundational literacy and numeracy. This will help build children's future." A Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report released in 2024 positioned Maharashtra second among nine large Indian states. State govt conducts yearly assessments of Standard III students to evaluate FLN progress. "My children and those in the neighbourhood would come home every day to learn something. I even had children coming to their grandparents' home for vacation coming over. Children enjoyed singing songs, doing simple mathematics, and reading stories," said Vinita Gavit, a mother from Igatpuri taluka. "Parents' involvement in the studies and building the career of a child is important. While there is awareness in the urban areas, efforts are being made to engage parents in the rural areas for the same. Nipun Maharashtra is one such step, and it is building up. The exercise carried out across the state saw huge involvement of mother,s and this is bound to help improve the children's future," said Sachindra Pratap Singh, the education commissioner. Nashik: In Maharashtra, lakhs of mothers transformed into educators for young children, helping prepare them for their academic journey. More than 11 lakh women with a minimum qualification of Standard X received training to assist children in their neighbourhoods develop essential school-readiness skills. With formal education starting in Standard I from June, many children, particularly in tribal, rural and remote regions, lack fundamental skills in literacy, numeracy and communication. These women received training through the school education department using State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) materials, employing enjoyable learning methods to ease children's transition into schooling. Many women, themselves young mothers, found joy in teaching basic concepts to children this May. "It was like a vacation camp for the children. We made it fun, as most sessions were conducted at home and without any formalities. Most of the children know us because they live nearby and they are friends with our children. It made the entire exercise rewarding," said Aarti Lokhande, a resident of Satana taluka. This initiative stemmed from the March 2022 state govt decision to enhance Foundation Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) for children up to 8 years. The programme, conducted in May during summer holidays, focused on children in Standards I to III. It forms part of the Nipun Maharashtra Mission, implemented with NGO Pratham's support. Sangeeta Bhusare from Trimbakeshwar taluka, Nashik, explained that volunteer mothers formed small groups of five to 10 members. Her daughter currently attends Standard II at a zilla parishad school. "We were given study material and also taught how to make the children understand the concepts. Depending on the locality, each one of us in the group had one to five children to teach. We shared the teaching resources and duties as per our convenience," she said. The sessions, held in participants' homes, concentrated on reading, dictation and basic mathematics. Across Maharashtra, 11.09 lakh mothers participated, with Nashik division recording the highest involvement of 2.05 lakh mothers. SCERT director Rahul Rekhawar said, "Efforts are being made for parental engagement and this is one of the exercises being conducted to ensure their involvement in foundational literacy and numeracy. This will help build children's future." A Foundational Literacy and Numeracy report released in 2024 positioned Maharashtra second among nine large Indian states. State govt conducts yearly assessments of Standard III students to evaluate FLN progress. "My children and those in the neighbourhood would come home every day to learn something. I even had children coming to their grandparents' home for vacation coming over. Children enjoyed singing songs, doing simple mathematics, and reading stories," said Vinita Gavit, a mother from Igatpuri taluka. "Parents' involvement in the studies and building the career of a child is important. While there is awareness in the urban areas, efforts are being made to engage parents in the rural areas for the same. Nipun Maharashtra is one such step, and it is building up. The exercise carried out across the state saw huge involvement of mother,s and this is bound to help improve the children's future," said Sachindra Pratap Singh, the education commissioner.
The Hindu
2 days ago
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- The Hindu
Lesson on a tapioca tradition gives students a taste of food heritage
In a step towards preserving Kerala's agrarian heritage, the age-old tradition of drying tapioca — locally known as Kappa Vaattu — has been included in the Class 8 Malayalam textbook. This unique cultural practice, once a symbol of food security and community bonding in Kerala's hilly regions, now finds a place in the curriculum to educate students on the State's farming legacy. The textbook features an article titled 'Kappa Vaatinte Katha' (The Story of Drying Tapioca) by writer Muralidharan Thazhakkara, which explores the historical and cultural roots of tapioca farming. 'Fish and tapioca were once the staple diet of hardworking farmers. Tapioca farming, once dominant in Kerala's high ranges, gradually spread to Malabar during the early settlement period,' the article notes. The entire process It vividly describes how, during the December–January season, villagers—young and old — came together to dry tapioca. While women peel the tubers, men slice and lay them out on large rocks or baskets to dry under the sun. The dried tapioca, carefully stored, ensures food security for families through the year. P. Satyaneshan, Chairperson of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), emphasised the article's inclusion as part of a broader effort to instil farming awareness among students. 'We've included three farming-related topics in the syllabus. Kappa Vaattu isn't just about food—it represents a way of life rooted in resilience and cooperation,' he said. Cultural significance Academic Coordinator of SCERT M.T. Sasi highlighted the cultural significance of the move: 'Kappa Vaattu isn't just a food preservation technique—it's a powerful narrative of agrarian wisdom, social harmony, and sustainable living.' He credited teachers Priya R. and Anoop Lal C.K. for recommending the inclusion. Adding a visual dimension to the lesson, drawing teacher Prasad Kumar K.S. of Palakkad illustrated traditional scenes of tapioca drying for the textbook, bringing the practice to life for young learners. Writer Manoj Mathirappally, in his book 'Idukki – Desham Charithram Samskaram,' notes that tapioca was the lifeline of the early settler farmers in regions like Upputhara near Ayyappankovil in the 1910s. 'Drying tapioca wasn't just a method—it was a culture. For decades, the farmer's diet featured dried tapioca and dried fish, a testament to their enduring spirit,' he writes. By turning this tradition into a classroom lesson, Kerala is not just teaching history — it's reviving a living heritage.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
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- New Indian Express
Teacher training in Kerala to evolve into professional development programme
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Teacher training in government and aided schools in the state is set for a major transformation with the rollout of a professional development programme for teachers up to High School level from next year. For the first time, close to 1.7 lakh teachers from Lower Primary to High School sections will be brought under a learner management system (LMS) that periodically tracks and records their training progress as well as their professional accomplishments. "In addition to the five day offline training that is being imparted at present, the new system will also have projects, assignments and tests in online mode for teachers. This will be conducted on a periodic basis to assess if the training has met its objectives," a senior official of the General Education Department told TNIE. A project of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), the professional development programme will be imparted to newly-recrutied teachers on a pilot basis. It will have various modules and credits will be awarded online on the successful completion of each module The LMS will have the provision for teachers to add their professional accomplishments such as completion of various online courses, participation in seminars and other academic achievements. It will act as an officially-recognised professional portfolio that can be easily accessed online. "Whether the professional accomplishments registered in the teachers' online portfolio needs to be considered for matters such as promotion is a call the government needs to take. However, it can definitely be considered as a yardstick for choosing the best teachers as resource persons for various projects or entrusting them with additional responsibilities," the official added. The SCERT has proposed the rollout of the professional development progrramme for the 1.7 lakh teachers in a phased manner over the next three years. In the next academic year. teachers in LP Section will be brought under LMS followed by UP and High School in the following years. Inclusion of around 28,000 higher secondary teachers in the programme will be considered at a later stage. As per the plan, while teachers of a particular section will receive five days of training under the revised programme, the existing five-day cluster training will continue for the remaining sections. "We are also thinking of coming out with separate training modules for teachers in accordance with their age or years of service. This would mean that not all teachers of a particular section would receive the same kind of training," the official added.
Hans India
6 days ago
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- Hans India
Training enhances teachers' professional skills
Vijayawada: Director of School Education, Vijay Rama Raju V emphasised that everyone must work with dedication towards the development of education and schools. On Monday, he inaugurated a three-day State-level training programme for 416 State Resource Persons (SRPs) organised by SCERT at KL University (Vaddeswaram, Guntur). Addressing the participants, Rama Raju said that the training is being provided on the Academic Calendar, Teachers' Handbook, Student Assessment Booklets, LEAP App and more. He stated that this training will enhance the professional standards of teachers and will help State's education system reach international standards. He urged teachers to dedicate themselves fully to teaching throughout the academic year. Plans prepared weekly and monthly, starting from the first day of the academic year, will be implemented in schools from this academic session. He also informed that a Bridge Course will be conducted for students of Grades 3, 6, and 9 in the academic year 2025–26. The Director added that the monthly cluster meetings will also contribute significantly to improving both the teachers skills and students learning outcomes. SCERT Director MV Krishna Reddy stated that this training will enhance the professional competencies of teachers. KL University Registrar Dr K Subbarao, Dean KRS Prasad, SSC SCERT faculty and staff also participated in the programme.
