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

[Guru]

thanks Sajitha, will incorporate
request comments from others as well
regards
Guru

On 17/11/21 9:07 pm, Sajitha Bashir wrote:
> 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
> <mailto: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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