“Spandan” represents solution of ‘Stepping

Stone: Enhancing Primary Education’

Today India, our country has been achieving success in various sectors.

Just few days ago, We celebrated 67th Independence day…

Just Think….Really? We are Independent???

Where do we stand, today???

Yes, that’s right…FLASHCLICK

The reason for all of these is “EDUCATION”.

So, According to Every Lock has Key, this problem also has solution and “Spandan” represents solution here.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IN INDIA

Education is important not only for development of one's personality, but also for the sustained growth of Nation. It is the foundation on which the development of every citizen and the nation as a whole hinges.

The quality of elementary education in India has also been a major cause of worry for government.

EDUCATION IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS

Despite all the efforts of the government, universalization of education in India remains a distant dream.

While the literacy rate is 65.38% according to 2001 census, the female literacy rate is 54.16%. While 80. 3% urban people are literate, 59.4% of the rural population is literate.

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PROBLEM STATEMENT

Teachers are engaged in Workload of non academic activities & not adequately prepared to deal with the wide range of student diversity and experiences.

Limited opportunities for professional growth and development of early years educators , including those who work in primary school settings.

Learning environments especially at the primary school level are not appropriate to the children’s developmental needs.

Lack of support system and remedial resources that could help children especially those at risk, reverse the pattern of academic failure.

Inconsistencies in the quality of services being offered to young children and their families.

Curriculum Programmes not developmentally appropriate.

Lack of access , affordability to high-quality early childhood care and education programmes.

Superficial and inappropriate adult/child interactions.

Lack of use of authentic assessment strategies.

Early Childhood Care & Education

Current Status & Analysis

Strength

Weakness

Opportunity

Threats

Priorities & Strategies

Placing competent trained early childhood personnel in infant and lower junior classes in primary schools.

Give Scholarship considering Performance &

Economic condition not according to Caste

Reduce Rigid Chalk & Talk Method

Make Environment more Interactive.

Make Public aware about importance of education &

Government provided Policies.

Nurturing Risk Students

Provision of after –school tutoring/ vacation

programmes for at risk students.

Implementation of Quality Standard Education Implement Supervisory

Monitoring System

PROPOSED SOLUTION

• School leadership, room for consultation between teachers, governments and other stakeholders on curriculum, employment and working conditionsGovernance

• learning networks and professional advisory bodies to encourage sharing of best practiceParticipatory learning

networks

• Fraud in public tendering for school buildings and textbooks, nepotism and bribes in teacher appointment and examinations

Combating corrupt practices

Equity • reducing regional and social inequalities advances education for all

IMPLEMENTATION

Start with learners and take all actors into account

TOWARDS BETTER QUALITY: A HOLISTIC APPROACH

Government has been receiving

EDUCATION TAX already

FUND SOURCE