CBSE suggests offline recap sessions to bridge learning gap for class IX, XI – Times of India
“Online classes owing to the Covid-induced lockdown had created learning gaps among the students. With most state governments re-opening schools for classes IX-XII, now is the time for schools to start in-person classes to clarify the doubts and concepts. With Covid protocols firmly in place, the schools are equipped to conduct offline exams for classes IX and XI as per the state government and CBSE guidelines,” Sanyam Bharadwaj tells Education Times.
Academic pursuits of college students shouldn’t be compromised whether or not for the boards or the aggressive exams in future. By addressing the learning gaps, college students’ data can be up to date to assist them address the challenges of the subsequent class, and in later years, after they apply to HEIs,” Bharadwaj says.
“Each school, whether in the city or in the rural interiors, can customise their classes and exam plan based on which they can promote their students. If there are any learning gaps, these can be addressed in the new class at the start of the academic session through bridge courses,” he provides.
The bridge course isn’t actually a course per se, however a recapitulation session of the essential matters of the earlier class. “The onus is on each subject teacher to revise those concepts so as to update the knowledge of the students and help them grasp the more difficult concepts in the new class,” Bharadwaj explains.
As for class the practicals, Bharadwaj suggests following the identical tips that have been enforced for board examination college students. “Batches of 25 college students or much less might be created relying on the scale of the lab in every college and practicals of round 10 lessons might be carried out to present college students with arms-on expertise.
“The class IX, XI students of our school are attending physical classes post online meetings with the parents to sensitise them about safety protocols. The students’ learning gaps in map work, Math calculation or even their inability to handle lab equipment is being addressed before they take their offline exams. While it is putting additional pressure on the teachers as they have to explain the same concept thrice over three classes with only 15 students being seated in each class, they are willingly taken on the task to ensure students’ academic progress,” says Anju Puri, principal, DAV Public School, Vasant Kunj.
“While the current session is coming to an end and exams are scheduled in March, it is never too late to reinforce the concepts and revise the lessons. Students’ concepts in Math and IT that also includes practical work, were not clear during online classes often due to logistical reasons as most of them were using mobile phones or had irregular internet access. Those issues are being resolved with smaller in-person classes and better teaching-learning process. We also plan to conduct bridge courses during the summer vacations to help students come up as per the expected learning outcomes,” says Aditi Roy, principal, Mount Columbus School, Dakshinpuri, New Delhi.
