Major Initiatives of CBSE in Recent Years CBSE Update Major Initiatives of CBSE in Recent Years www.schoolofeducators.com

Overview Curriculum Design Introduction of New Subjects Biotechnology, Fashion Studies and Multimedia and Web Technology – XI & XII Disaster Management – VIII to X & XI Education in Life Skills – VI to VIII Environmental Education – I to IX Curriculum Reforms Mathematics Laboratory Alternatives to Homework Science through Activities – Class VI www.schoolofeducators.com

Overview (contd…) Curriculum Evaluation. School-based Evaluation – IX & X Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation – I to VIII Internal Evaluation in Social Science – IX & X Internal Evaluation in Mathematics – IX & X Restructuring of Science Practical Work – IX & X Empowerment of Principals and Orientation of Teachers Enrichment Activities. Some Initiatives in other Aspects of School Education. Destressing Education. www.schoolofeducators.com

BEFORE WE TAKE UP THESE INITIATIVES LET US LOOK AT THE CURRICULAR CHANGES MADE BY NCERT ON THE BASIS OF NCF - 2005 www.schoolofeducators.com

NCERT’s Revised Curriculum NCERT has revised the curriculum for various classes based on NCF 2005. New syllabus and text books will be implemented in a phased manner as given under: Phase I (2006-07) Classes I, III, VI, IX and XI Phase II (2007-08) Classes II, IV, VII, X and XII Phase III (2008-09) Classes V and VIII NCERT has put up text books in their website. Their Website number is www.ncert.nic.in Circular No. 01/2006, dated 16.02.2006 and 04/06, dated 29.03.2006 www.schoolofeducators.com

New Subjects Biotechnology Introduced as elective subject at Sr. School in 2002-2003 Textual Materials & Laboratory Manuals published by the Board for both XI & XII Interested schools should apply on plain paper to EO (Sc.) Space, funds for equipments and teacher – conditions for getting permission. Teacher: PG in Biotechnology/Bio-chemistry / Genetic Engineering/Micro Biology/Life Sciences Teacher training programmes being conducted at different centres. Circular No. 09/05.01.04 www.schoolofeducators.com

New Subjects (contd…) Fashion Studies Introduced in class XI as elective subject in 2004-2005 70% Theory & 30% Practicals. Focus: Garment design, fabrics, elements of fashion and basics of garment making. Approximate estimate for Lab: Rs. 4-5 lakhs Teacher : Graduation with three year diploma in Fashion Design/Graduation with Diploma in Textile Design/M.Sc Home Science with clothing and Textiles with 3 years experience in apparel industry. Interested schools should apply on plain paper giving details of space for lab and willingness to spend for equipments and appoint suitable teacher to the Director (Academic) Circular No. 12/26.02.04 www.schoolofeducators.com

New Subjects (contd…) Web and Multimedia Technology Introduced in class XI in 2003-04 Thus CBSE offers three Computer based subjects. All three courses on par with other elective subjects. A candidate can opt for either Computer Science or Informatics Practices. In addition a candidate can opt for Multimedia and Web Technology. Thus a maximum of only two out of three IT based course allowed. Circular No. 10/16.04.03, 26/23.10.2003 and 13/11.03.2005 www.schoolofeducators.com

New Subjects (contd…) Education in Disaster Management Disaster Management introduced as Frontline Curriculum in class VIII in 2003-2004. Integrated with Social Science – 10% Course Materials for class IX prepared and introduced in 2004-2005. Class X material prepared and introduced in 2005-06 Extended to class XI as a component of Geography from 2006-07. Hindi Version of Course Materials released. Nation-wide teacher training programmes conducted. Collaboration with UNDPA & NIDM and Ministry of Home Affairs. Circular No. 10/04 dated 26.02.2004, 03/05, dated 20.01.2005 www.schoolofeducators.com

New Subjects (contd…) Life Skills Education Introduced for class VI in 2003-2004. Interdisciplinary in nature. Evaluation through grades as Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation only positive attributes of learners to be reflected. Develops self awareness, social commitment, eco-sensitivity and positive adaptive behaviour in children. Implemented in class VII in 2004-2005 and in class VIII in 2005-06. Course materials have been published by CBSE. Training Programmes are being conducted. Circulars Nos.21/05.09.03, 11/26.02.04; 04/25.01.05 www.schoolofeducators.com

New Subjects (contd…) Environment Education As a compulsory subject from Class I. Being implemented on the directive of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Syllabus for all classes developed by NCERT already sent to all affiliated school. Atleast two periods per week for this subject. Assessment can be part of CCE to be reflected as grades in a five point scale. A handbook for teachers upto class VIII has been published. An activity based manual for class IX has been published in 2006. Schools are advised to teach the subjects upto class IX as per NCERT Syllabus. Details of Phased implementation and evaluation will be intimated to all schools by CBSE in due course. Circular No. 8/01.02.05 and 08/06 dated 04.05.06. www.schoolofeducators.com

Mathematics Laboratory in Schools Curriculum Reforms Mathematics Laboratory in Schools Concept of Mathematics Laboratory introduced by the Board in 2002-2003. Manual titled ‘Mathematics Laboratory in Schools’ published by the Board to give guidelines and specimen activities. Aim: To remove the fear for Mathematics among children and to make the subject more interesting. All affiliated schools were advised to start the Mathematics Laboratory for classes III onwards and integrate evaluation of practical competencies in Maths with the evaluation of the subject. Circular No. 03/28.01.04 www.schoolofeducators.com

Maths Laboratory (contd…) Maths Lab provides a conducive ambience for students to learn the subject in a joyful manner through practical activities and interaction. Teachers need to pay attention to both the transactional strategies and evaluation strategies. Simple experiments and projects will lead to the development of different skills like numerical, observation, thinking, analytical and so on. Establishing a Maths Lab does not involve high cost. Improvised aids using inexpensive material can be made. Space required is also quite limited. Guidelines given in Mathematics Laboratories in schools – class III to VIII, class IX and class X CBSE publications. Circular No. 10/02.03.05 www.schoolofeducators.com

Reforms (contd…) Alternatives to Homework The Board introduced the Concept of Alternatives to Homework for classes III to V in 2004-2005 A manual with guidelines and specimen exercises has been published. Alternative activities are child-friendly, replacing the dull and mechanical homework usually given to children. Activities involve children in meaningful interaction with other members and their environment. Skills identified in the book are not to be evaluated formally but the behavioural changes brought about by the empowerment process may be reflected as positive inputs in School Achievement Record. Circular No. 05/25.01.2005. www.schoolofeducators.com

Science through Activities Schools should encourage children to learn Science through simple activities and experiments. To promote such an approach based on learning by doing the Board has brought out a book called Learning by Doing for class VI. It gives a number of simple activities and experiments that can be done using very inexpensive materials and apparatus. Such activities will help children understand Science concepts in each lesson. www.schoolofeducators.com

Modifications in Social Science for classes VI to VIII There will be three units in Social Science Unit I will be devoted to History as per following syllabus: Class VI – Ancient India Class VII – Medieval India Class VIII – Modern India Unit II and III include Geography and Civics and some components of Economics Accordingly there will be two textbooks in Social Science for each class Social Science Part-I – History Social Science Part-II – Geography, Civics and Economics. Circular No. 16/2005 dated 15.03.2005 www.schoolofeducators.com

Evaluation School based evaluation certificate – IX and X. Introduced in 1999-2000 Certificate Format developed by Board and sent to all affiliated schools. Guidelines (circular 14/08.07.1999) have been issued. School-based Evaluation Certificate to be issued by schools to all class X pass-out candidates This will be in addition to Board’s marks sheet and passing certificate This certificate gives a holistic profile of every learner in terms of attributes, attitudes, interests, values besides performance in scholastic and co-scholastic areas. It is mandatory that every school issues School-based Evaluation Certificate to class X pass out candidates. www.schoolofeducators.com

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