Educators for grading system in schools
Implementation of grading system in schools, not only in junior classes, but also at secondary level, was one of the main
recommendations made to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) by about 200 educators, who had congregated from all over the country at Bhopal to attend a national-level conference recently. This recommendation was made in the light of increased stress and unhealthy competition among learners.
It was made with reference to educators’ observation that “the competitive learning systems due to global educational marketing practices call for a rethinking on the structure and scope of the existing curriculum and scheme of studies of the Board which need to be made more flexible, innovative and learner friendly.”
“CBSE needs to bring about necessary changes in its existing profile to make a paradigm shift from being a national Board to becoming an international Board with an international presence which will further facilitate global participation in the Indian learning systems,” it was observed.
Moreover, seven other recommendations were made to the Board in the presence of CBSE chairman Vineet Joshi. Around 200 participants attended the 15th National Conference of Sahodaya CBSE School Complexes held at Bhopal from December 10 to 12. The conference deliberated on the theme of ‘Empowering each learner of the 21st century.’
At the conference, the CBSE chairman said a teacher should give more importance to self-development and abide by the changing scenario of education needs in the 21st century.
“Today we need to eliminate traditional methods of learning and adopt modern techniques involving the best in technology,” he said.
However, about practical problems in implementing the grading system in schools, a CBSE official said, “There are around 26 state boards and the implementation of this evaluation method has to be passed by them. And then, universities should recognize this method for giving further admissions. Therefore, it is all inter-connected and requires consensus of major stake-holders.”
DR Yadav, regional CBSE officer, said, “On the basis of feasibility of recommendations, they are implemented in a time-bound manner. The implementation of grading system has been a long-pending agenda of the Board and it has been constantly trying to get a mandate on the issue.”
Integration of technology, newer empowerment strategies for teachers, review of curriculum, implementation of comprehensive school health programmes, promoting life skills and socially-conscious activities and strengthening of Sahodaya Movement among CBSE schools were other recommendations made to the Board.
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