Synopsis: Neglect of Science education on disease control and health is one of the main reasons for the current Covid crisis in India. How Science Education can help in controlling the spread of disease? Firstly, many waterborne diseases in India could be prevented if children are taught the science behind the origin and causes… Continue reading Consequences of Neglecting Science Education
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UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Synopsis – The UGC has forwarded the proposal to universities to introduce NCC as an elective subject in the curriculum. Introduction- Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued an advisory to the vice-chancellors of all universities. It was to include NCC as an elective subject. If implemented, NCC will be a part of the… Continue reading UGC Advises Universities to Include NCC as an Elective Subject
Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Synopsis: Digital inequality or Unequal access to digital platform is worsening inequalities in accessing public goods such as Education and Health. Contents1 Facts on Digital inequality in India2 Reasons behind Digital inequality in education 3 Reasons behind Digital inequality in health4 Way forward Facts on Digital inequality in India Inequality in access to digital devices: According… Continue reading Impacts of Digital inequality on Health and Education
Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
Synopsis: Taiwan detected its 1st case of Covid-19 in January 2020. However, it managed to control the pandemic effectively despite the adverse circumstances. With India suffering heavily from Covid-19, it becomes important to have a good look at the Taiwan Covid-19 model. Introduction A novel form of pneumonia was first emerged in Wuhan, China, in… Continue reading Why the Taiwan Covid-19 Model Works?
CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Synopsis: CBSE has canceled the board examinations for 10th class students. CBSE’s new assessment system will be the new system based on objective criteria to assess their academic performance. Contents1 How marks are awarded for students as per CBSE’s new assessment system?2 How are these irregularities bridged by the assessment process?3 How to ensure objectivity… Continue reading CBSE’s New Assessment System for Class 10 Students
Exploring Alternatives for Assessing Student Learning
Synopsis- There is a need to explore alternatives for assessing student learning instead of holding or postponing board exams in this unprecedented situation. Contents1 Introduction-2 Challenges related to upcoming board exams-3 What are proposed approaches to assessing student learning?4 Way forward- Introduction- The pandemic provides an opportunity to reconsider educational assessments and evaluations. However, the… Continue reading Exploring Alternatives for Assessing Student Learning
Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”
What is the News? The Indian Army has launched the Ladakh Ignited Minds Project – A Centre of Excellence and Wellness. About Ladakh Ignited Minds Project: Purpose: The project aims to provide better training and educational facilities to disadvantaged Ladakhi students. Also, the projects aim to give them the opportunity to study in the best… Continue reading Indian Army initiates “Ladakh Ignited Minds project”
Making Education Accessible and Affordable
Synopsis: The AIR and DD, and Internet service providers are some possible solutions for making education accessible and affordable. Introduction Access and affordability continue to impact teachers and students. Teachers and policymakers are working, but the results are not encouraging. Exams have lost their reliability and learning has taken a back seat. The health of… Continue reading Making Education Accessible and Affordable
A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
Synopsis- Pandemic provided a vital opportunity to initiate sustainable reforms in the Educational System in India. But bureaucrats and administrators failed to take advantage of it. Introduction- The pandemic offered an opportunity for bureaucrats and administrators to re-examine the education system, but nothing has changed. As a result of the second wave of the COVID-19… Continue reading A Lost Opportunity to Reform the Educational System
Post-Pandemic School Education System: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Current Scenario of School education system3 Government steps to improve the online education system4 Challenges with online education system5 Causes for these challenges in school education system6 Suggestions to improve school education system7 Conclusion Introduction The pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of our school education system that is more focused on rote learning. This… Continue reading Post-Pandemic School Education System: Issues and Challenges – Explained, Pointwise
