Reducing CBSE science syllabus may harm students: Schools
Vinayashree.J@timesgroup.com 25.03.2018
Chennai: Cutting down on 50% of the portions in science subjects may mean losing out on fundamental concepts and knowledge levels for CBSE students, say a section of city schools which are worried that the decision may not be the best way forward.
The HRD ministry may have decided to reduce the NCERT syllabus by half but some schools fear it could do more harm than good, especially when it comes to maths and science.
With the board seeking feedback from the stakeholders on the decision, schools shared their concerns.
Teachers mentioned that the syllabus was last reviewed in 2005 and sudden reduction in portions may not be easy for students to adapt to and expressed that knowledge levels could take a hit.
“With respect to some areas like languages or social sciences, cutting down makes sense as it can be made more relevant to the current context. But cutting down on science and maths may mean losing out on a lot of fundamental concepts. Principals from different city schools are planning to meet to put forth suggestions together as well,” said Ajeeth Prasath Jain, advisor to Sahodaya School Complex.
“The process of transitioning from school, where basics are taught, to higher studies where advanced levels of the same basics are involved needs to be an easy one for students,” said Aravind, who teaches at a CBSE school in the city.
Some felt social sciences could be cut down easily as it involves four parts of history, geography, civics and economics that could be concise. However, a few teachers also felt it could be upgraded in the process.
The decision to reduce portions was aimed at ensuring students get time for other activities.
Vinayashree.J@timesgroup.com 25.03.2018
Chennai: Cutting down on 50% of the portions in science subjects may mean losing out on fundamental concepts and knowledge levels for CBSE students, say a section of city schools which are worried that the decision may not be the best way forward.
The HRD ministry may have decided to reduce the NCERT syllabus by half but some schools fear it could do more harm than good, especially when it comes to maths and science.
With the board seeking feedback from the stakeholders on the decision, schools shared their concerns.
Teachers mentioned that the syllabus was last reviewed in 2005 and sudden reduction in portions may not be easy for students to adapt to and expressed that knowledge levels could take a hit.
“With respect to some areas like languages or social sciences, cutting down makes sense as it can be made more relevant to the current context. But cutting down on science and maths may mean losing out on a lot of fundamental concepts. Principals from different city schools are planning to meet to put forth suggestions together as well,” said Ajeeth Prasath Jain, advisor to Sahodaya School Complex.
“The process of transitioning from school, where basics are taught, to higher studies where advanced levels of the same basics are involved needs to be an easy one for students,” said Aravind, who teaches at a CBSE school in the city.
Some felt social sciences could be cut down easily as it involves four parts of history, geography, civics and economics that could be concise. However, a few teachers also felt it could be upgraded in the process.
The decision to reduce portions was aimed at ensuring students get time for other activities.
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