[Core] letter for Karnataka Edu Dept (High Schools)

[Sajitha Bashir]

Hi Guru, overall the letter is great !   Just a couple of comments for you
to consider  (though not essential)

- as with LPS students, a multi-year recovery plan should be envisaged, and
in the initial phase, the emphasis should be on language, mathematics,
socio-emotional development
- emphasize that young adolescents are especailly vulnerable due to
pressures for child labour, early marriage etc, and this is why the focus
should be on creating a caring, inviting environment and developing core
competences, including confidence to learn

I agree with doing away with exams, but if exams are going to be conducted,
they should be based on what children had the opportunity to learn , not
the theoretical syllabus. This is what some countries are doing. We need
not add this now, but it can be raised int he discussion

Sajitha

On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 10:02 AM Guru <Guru at itforchange.net> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> While Karnataka LPS teachers  have been asked to focus on foundational
> language and maths teaching using a socio-emotional development approach
> (and avoid textbook teaching for the present), High School teachers are
> receiving monthly syllabus prescriptions. Though High School teachers
> also admit  that their students are not ready for grade level textbooks.
>
> We are planning to meet the Commissioner to discuss this matter tomorrow
> afternoon. Pl share your comments on the draft letter attached at your
> earliest.
>
> regards,
> Guru
>
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