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RNI No. GUJENG/2002/23382 ISSN 2347-162X AHMEDABAD, WEDnesDAY, JULY 10, 2019 VOL.18, ISSUE-6 www.theopenpage.co.in facebook.com/theopenpage TOTAL PAGE -16 INVITATION PRICE: `30/- The Open Page, 23, Suryakunj Society, Nr. Nutan School, Prabhat Chowk, Ghatlodia Ahmedabad - 380061 | Ph : 9586022210 I NSIDE How can students deal with Future In Education - National fear of mathematics... Education Policy 2019 he current education policy was Tdrafted in 1986 and revised in 1992 and hence there is need for revisiting the entire landscape of education so as to catch up with requirements of twenty first century. Maths is always a fearfull subject for mostly The draft of the New Education Policy kids whereas on other hand it’s a mind has ambitious recommendations with refreshment for others. p3 an aim to turn India into a “knowledge superpower”, but the outlay for educa- tion in Nirmala Sitharaman’s maiden Parents children’s teacher in budget will show how serious the gov- disguise ernment is towards the policy overhaul. The National Research Foundation can be a game changer. However, there is a need for a higher focus on K 12 educa- tion. Unless we fix core issues in learning 24 subject board examinations or on av- sional standard setting bodies, the panel levels of school children - such as build- erage three a semester instead of final suggests. ing foundational skills, tracking impact, examinations. Higher education institutions will be board exam revamp, teacher training, Language is a key focus of the policy restructured into three types: (i) re- etc. - initiatives at the higher education which strongly recommends making the search universities focusing equally on Mahatma Gandhi has very well quoted: Every level will not yield desired results. Home is a university and the Parents are the mother tongue the mode of instruction research and teaching; (ii) teaching Teachers. For children everyone and What Changes Will Take Place at least until class five and preferably till universities focusing primarily on everything is a teacher. p7 at least class eight. It says Sanskrit be of- teaching; and (iii) colleges focusing in School Structure: fered at all levels of school and higher only on teaching at undergraduate lev- Students will have to undergo schooling education as one of the optional lan- els. All such institutions will gradually Lets Go Trekking for 15 years and we have divided it into guages on par with all Schedule 8 lan- move towards full autonomy – aca- four divisions. guages. All students will be asked to take demic, administrative, and financial. The new policy redraws the schooling at least two years of a classical language The policy suggests three types of uni- system on a 5+3+3+4 formula instead of of India in classes 6-8, with the option to versities. Research-focused universities, the current 10+2 model under which the continue through secondary education comprehensive teaching and research students in the age group of 3-8 years and university. universities and Type 3 will only focus will be part of the foundation stage, that on teaching. will include three years of pre-primary What’s After School? Emphasizing on liberal arts and liberal and classes 1 & 2. It will be followed by After the policy comes into effect, stu- education tradition of Takshashila and three years Preparatory Stage i.e. 8-11 dents will have to cover four years of Nalanda, the committee has recom- Trekking means a long journey to be age group. Three years of middle school education instead of three years for de- mended a four-year bachelor of liberal undertaken on foot in areas where common for 11-14 years and four years secondary grees. With the completion of first year arts or bachelor of liberal education de- means of transport are generally not stage for 14-18 years. the students will get a certificate, and gree. The panel suggests that undergrad- available. p15 All students will take ‘state census ex- upon completion of second year, stu- uate courses move to a three- or four- aminations’ in grades 3, 5 and 8 where dents will be awarded a diploma, then year duration with multiple exit options they would be tested on core concepts, one year thereafter, a degree will be allowing for say an advanced diploma in Why should we do Home work? knowledge and higher order skills. The awarded. But in the final and fourth a discipline after completing two years grade 3 census examination, for instance, year, students will be promoted to con- of study or a diploma after completing would test basic literacy, numeracy, and tribute their time mainly for research one year. Different designs of Masters other foundational skills. Each year of the upon completion of which they will be programme are proposed from a two- secondary stage will be divided into two awarded an honor. year programme with the second year semesters. Each student would take five The panel suggests that higher educa- devoted entirely to research or an inte- to six subjects in each semester. tion system be brought under a single grated five-year bachelor’s/masters pro- To counter the harmful effects of regulator -- National Higher Education gramme besides a one-year masters board and entrance examinations, the Regulatory Authority (NHERA). While programme for those who have com- panel recommends restructuring them University Grants Commission (UGC) pleted a four-year programme. There is a lot of pressure that students feel, to a ‘modular’ format allowing students will become a purely grant providing The New Education Policy 2019 looks when it comes to doing Homework. They to take the board examination in each body. The likes of All India Council for quite promising and has been drafted (students) need to be made understood the subject at the end of the semester in Technical Education, Medical Council of keeping in mind the requirment of 21st importance of doing Homework, which which they take that subject. Students we have tried to explain in this article. India and National Council for Teacher century children of India. p16 will be expected to take a total of at least Education should evolve into profes- —Team The Open Page www.theopenpage.co.in scHOOL SPEAKS AHMEDABAD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 2 To feature your school event on this page, send the details and photographs to [email protected] ELECTION HELD at LML scHOOL Elections are an integral constituent required to set up a government. Hence I feel it's a Civic sacrament which gives a platform to choose our wishful representatives. We the LMLites having the same mind, for the first time of our LML history, held elections to vote our Head girl and Head boy. this decision of our honorable principal—Ranjana madam gave the student a fair shake to showcase their leadership qualities and their artistry to make a splash and win the hearts of the students to gain votes. Generally,the people who stand in elections are engrossed towards the powers of the post and not the responsibilities. But in LML School it's just the other way round, here,the candidates were more leaned towards the responsibilities and duties D.P. Campus Nava Vadaj rather than the powers, because they wanted to bring changes so as to pay back to what the School has gifted them with. The spirit of responsibleness makes our school special. Assembly on rainy Season all Students had participated with joy and gave useful information on rainy season. Student Ultimately,the deserving candidates were discovered and were crowned by our honorable principal came forward to speak about the same. with badges—a bunch of responsibilities and duties. Achievements of SSRVM DEVELOPMENT programs HELD at SJIS Satellite branch Entrepreneurship Visit to LIG- Guptanagar (Slum Visit): “Poverty is not God gifted, It can be removed from proper guidance and training “ On 10th of April, students of Std 5 and 6 visited the Slum area called Guptanagar which is situat- ed in Ahmedabad. In Guptanagar there are 50,000 houses and more than 1 lac children, 70% children are studying in Government schools and only 30% of them go to school. It seems like a different world. The visit had broadened the horizon of vision of the stu- dents about the socio- economic disparity that prevail in the society. Ananya Shah Durva Jethva Yurv Hirpara Swarit Parikh Educational Trip to VSSE: "Every expedition made is an experience which leaves students pondering and implores them to think.” SJIS endeavours to inculcate a ho- listic approach towards life amongst the students. Continu- ing this legacy an “Educational Trip” to VSSE (Vikram Sarb- Spellbee international level hai Space Exhibition) at the Space Application Centre, achievements school topper Ahmedabad was organized for the students of classes VI,VII congratulations Ssrvm Satellite and X . School Ahmedabad. Opinions expressed in the articles are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the editor or publisher. While the editor/ publisher do their utmost to verify information published, they do not accept responsibility for its absolute accuracy. www.theopenpage.co.in EDUcators SPEAK AHMEDABAD, WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019 3 Nutrition – How can students deal with Necessary for Children’s Health fear of mathematics subject? and Growth DR TWINKAL PatEL RoopaL SAXENA Founder Motherhood LML School Foundation Educator et’s Understand: Nutrition is ubject Maths is always a fearfull sub- the intake of food, considered ject for mostly kids whereas on other L S in relation to the body’s dietary hand it's a mind refreshment for others. needs.Good nutritionis an ade- As a mother & teacher (maths) I thought quate, well balanced diet com- we are only the ones who can make any bined with regular physical ac- subject boaring or interesting.