Major initiatives of cbse in recent years in shown in this presentation

1. CBSE Update
Major Initiatives of CBSE in
Recent Years
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. BEFORE WE TAKE UP THESE
INITIATIVES LET US LOOK AT
THE CURRICULAR CHANGES
MADE BY NCERT ON THE
BASIS OF NCF - 2005
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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.
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12. Curriculum Reforms
 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
Mathematics Laboratory in Schools
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13. 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
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14. 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.
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15. 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.
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16. 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
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17. 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.
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