However, many teachers and parents are of the opinion that CBSE's current evaluation methods focus on 'pushing' the child forward rather than encouraging to 'walk' ahead. The board however has a different view. Regardless of which side of the fence you are, the truth is that the new evaluation system is here to stay. But are the new rules being implemented properly? Many CBSE teachers, who did not wish to be named, told TOI the new evaluation system has increased their paperwork load.
And much to their dismay, they themselves have to resort to 'speeding up' the evaluations. For eg: A student is given the task to prepare a model of the human brain and explain its functions for which he will be graded. "Now the student obviously will make the chart looking at his book diagrams, so our focus is to make sure that he has understood what he has made. But with so many students it becomes almost impossible to spend time individually with students. Hence, rather than interacting with the student, evaluations are done solely based on the project that has been submitted," said a teacher employed with a prominent school in central Nagpur. The teacher though added that they try to avoid such 'short cuts' but unfortunately it has become a candid practice in many schools because of time issues. It was anticipating these issues that the CBSE launched the 'Monitoring & Mentoring Program'. Under this, principals volunteer to be a 'mentor' for other schools.
And much to their dismay, they themselves have to resort to 'speeding up' the evaluations. For eg: A student is given the task to prepare a model of the human brain and explain its functions for which he will be graded. "Now the student obviously will make the chart looking at his book diagrams, so our focus is to make sure that he has understood what he has made. But with so many students it becomes almost impossible to spend time individually with students. Hence, rather than interacting with the student, evaluations are done solely based on the project that has been submitted," said a teacher employed with a prominent school in central Nagpur. The teacher though added that they try to avoid such 'short cuts' but unfortunately it has become a candid practice in many schools because of time issues. It was anticipating these issues that the CBSE launched the 'Monitoring & Mentoring Program'. Under this, principals volunteer to be a 'mentor' for other schools.
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