How NEP 2020 supplements RTE 2009?
The demographic dividend is realizable only if the young population is adequately educated and made adept in 21st century skills. The average age of Indians is 25-30 years and that is a good sign only if education systems are robust.... Read More
Why is Teacher Training a Must?
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Reopening of schools and strategy thereof is being deliberated intensely by the Centre in coordination with the states and UTs. The point of the strategy of reopening of schools that is unambiguous is that it is going to be phased and zone-wise. This is of course the post-lockdown possible scenar... Read More
Failing two qualification exams would mean retirement for M.P. school teachers
It was stated by the minister that “After failing to crack the first test, these teachers again underwent training and given opportunity to appear in the exam. Those who have failed in both the tests will be given the compulsory retirement.”... Read More
Metaverse in the Indian Education Sector
Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced its plan to expand partnership with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), India’s largest school board. This partnership includes training in augmented reality (AR) to millions of students and about a million teachers over the coming three years. As ... Read More
TISS Joins Hands with Schools for Vocational Education
To encourage vocational education as per the new National Education Policy NEP 2020, Maharashtra’s School Education department is collaborating with Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS).... Read More
Kerala Govt Breaks Ground by Embedding Preamble to Constitution in School Textbooks
In a historic move, the CPI(M)-led Left Government in Kerala has decided to include the preamble to the Constitution in revised school textbooks for classes 1 to 10. General Education Minister V Sivankutty, also the chairman of the State Curriculum Committee, announced the groundbreaking decision, s... Read More
Policies to Enhance Quality in Government Sector
In a country, education is the foremost and dominant sector which needs proper emphasis for the growth of the nation. The government both central and state plays a significant role in looking after the quality of education which is being provided in all the educational institutions.... Read More
NEP 2020: A look at the Changes in the Offing
The progressive education scene is abuzz with 21st century skills including critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration and the relevance of combining theory with the application is becoming increasingly clear. The demand of the 21st-century industry calls for a dynamic education that produces ... Read More
India with its teacher-training infrastructure, one of the largest in the world, ranks inordinately low when learning outcomes are assessed. Indeed, the government schools are the ones which are annually... Read More
COVA Peace Network Empowers Students Through Compassionate Citizenship Program
The Compassionate Citizenship Program, a joint initiative by the Education department and COVA Peace Network, is encouraging moral education among students in government, private, and residential schools. Through experiential learning, students are delving into critical societal issues such as child... Read More
CSR Spending for Improvement of School Education
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) contributions has been mandated by Government of India for all companies meeting specified financial thresholds. Certain areas of socioeconomic development have been specified as well, school education being one of them.... Read More
NCERT Led Review of NCF 2005 on the Cards
The guidelines issued with respect to the curriculum prior to the NCF 2005 include the 1975 guideline which directed the inclusion of General Science as a compulsory subject and recommended activity based integrated science up to class 10th, the 1988 guideline for structuring a learner-centered scie... Read More
Kerala Government Appeals for the Case of School Unification
The government of Kerala has demanded for the withdrawal of the ruling issued by the High Court staying the merger of the three Directorates of school education.... Read More
interviews for TGT aspirants in government-aided schools scrapped
Procedural regulations regarding the appointment of the trained graduate teachers (TGT) are set to be amended in Uttar Pradesh. After the amendment, the interview stage of the selection procedure of TGT will be omitted and the selection will be based on the merit list which will be prepared based on... Read More
Hi-Tech IT Labs for English language instruction in Kerela Schools
The E3 is a project that utilizes technology for the enrichment of English language instruction in schools. The methodology relies on making the English language lessons enjoyable and engaging to achieve an accelerated pace of language acquisition.... Read More
Introduction of Vocational Courses for classes 9 and 11 on the cards in Himachal Pradesh
The state of Himachal Pradesh is set to introduce 15 vocational courses for class 9 students from the 2020-21 academic session. The courses that have been approved amount to 15 in number and they are planned to be taught for 2 years.... Read More