New Delhi, NCPCR has written to all principal secretaries and secretaries of school education across India asking them to ensure uniformity in curriculum textbooks and assessment methods in all schools covered under the Right to Education Act.
The apex child rights body in its letter underlined the importance of adhering to Section 29 of the RTE Act, 2009, which outlines the curriculum and assessment processes specifically for elementary education.
The recommendations detailed in a letter dated April 9 focus on the need to strictly implement the curriculum guidelines set by academic authorities, particularly the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT at the central level and the respective State Educational Research and Training Councils). Insists. SCERT) at the state level.
This directive seeks to ensure uniformity in curriculum, textbooks and evaluation methods in all schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas covered under the Act and institutions affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).NCPCR has expressed concern over reports of some schools prescribing textbooks published by private entities, a practice it considers inconsistent with children's right to quality education under the RTE Act.
The violation of Section 29(1) of the Act, which specifies the academic authority for curriculum specification, has prompted urgent calls for action.
The implementation of the curriculum standards of the RTE Act is expected to provide several benefits to students and families across the country, including uniformity in educational content across all RTE-compliant institutions, reduction and mitigation of education costs by limiting the prescribed content to those approved by NCERT/SCERT. Is included. Reduction of physical stress on students through light school bags can be achieved by strictly following the prescribed textbooks.
NCPCR has reiterated that any deviation from the prescribed curriculum, especially use of non-approved textbooks, is a violation of this Act.Such actions could potentially result in discrimination or undue pressure on students invoking the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
To ensure compliance, NCPCR urges the State Education Authorities to issue instructions to all schools under their jurisdiction emphasizing the use of NCERT/SCERT-approved textbooks and materials. These instructions should be prominently displayed on departmental and school websites as well as on the school notice board, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in the process.
NCPCR has set a deadline of 30 days for schools to demonstrate compliance with these recommendations. They anticipate that these measures will strengthen the objectives of the RT Act, ensuring that every child receives the quality education he or she is entitled to under the law.
The apex child rights body in its letter underlined the importance of adhering to Section 29 of the RTE Act, 2009, which outlines the curriculum and assessment processes specifically for elementary education.
The recommendations detailed in a letter dated April 9 focus on the need to strictly implement the curriculum guidelines set by academic authorities, particularly the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT at the central level and the respective State Educational Research and Training Councils). Insists. SCERT) at the state level.
This directive seeks to ensure uniformity in curriculum, textbooks and evaluation methods in all schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas covered under the Act and institutions affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).NCPCR has expressed concern over reports of some schools prescribing textbooks published by private entities, a practice it considers inconsistent with children's right to quality education under the RTE Act.
The violation of Section 29(1) of the Act, which specifies the academic authority for curriculum specification, has prompted urgent calls for action.
The implementation of the curriculum standards of the RTE Act is expected to provide several benefits to students and families across the country, including uniformity in educational content across all RTE-compliant institutions, reduction and mitigation of education costs by limiting the prescribed content to those approved by NCERT/SCERT. Is included. Reduction of physical stress on students through light school bags can be achieved by strictly following the prescribed textbooks.
NCPCR has reiterated that any deviation from the prescribed curriculum, especially use of non-approved textbooks, is a violation of this Act.Such actions could potentially result in discrimination or undue pressure on students invoking the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
To ensure compliance, NCPCR urges the State Education Authorities to issue instructions to all schools under their jurisdiction emphasizing the use of NCERT/SCERT-approved textbooks and materials. These instructions should be prominently displayed on departmental and school websites as well as on the school notice board, ensuring that parents are informed and involved in the process.
NCPCR has set a deadline of 30 days for schools to demonstrate compliance with these recommendations. They anticipate that these measures will strengthen the objectives of the RT Act, ensuring that every child receives the quality education he or she is entitled to under the law.
