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Mission Samarth launched to bolster numeracy, literary skills at Punjab government schools
Under this programme, educators will employ the “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) approach to gauge students’ proficiency levels and provide targeted support
With an aim at bolstering the skills of Class three to eight students of government schools in Punjabi, English, and Mathematics, the department of school education, Punjab, has unveiled—Mission Samarth-- an educational initiative.
Under this programme, educators will employ the “Teaching at the Right Level” (TaRL) approach to gauge students’ proficiency levels and provide targeted support.
A fundamental aspect of ‘Mission Samarth’ is the assessment of students’ current learning levels. School principals are tasked with evaluating students from Class 3 to 8 and categorising them into two groups–level 1 (basic) and level 2 (Advanced).
This classification, based on the students’ competencies, should be completed by October 25, 2023. It is imperative for educators to assess students accurately, as this will dictate the instructional approach employed in the programme.
Instructors teaching Punjabi, Mathematics, and English for Classes 3 to 8 have also undergone training regarding the same.
For primary schools, ‘Mission Samarth’ will occupy the first three hours of the school day, with one hour dedicated each to Punjabi, Mathematics, and English daily.
Meanwhile, for classes 6 to 8 in middle, high, and senior secondary schools, the programme will be conducted during the first three periods.
All schools have been advised to ensure this timetable by October 25.
Educational materials, including modules and worksheets, have been prepared for the three subjects.
These materials will be distributed at the block level under the supervision of district education officers (SE and EE), block education officers, and block primary education officers. After materials reach schools, detailed reports on their distribution must be sent to the head office.
District education officers, block education officers, block primary education officers, and cluster head teachers will hold meetings with school principals and block nodal officers by October 25, 2023. These meetings will address the objectives, operation, and monitoring of ‘Mission Samarth.’
Testing tools for all three subjects will be sent to schools. Teachers should use these tools to determine students’ proficiency levels. A comprehensive record of students’ proficiency levels, categorised by subject, class, and student must be maintained. Instructions regarding the upload of these records to the state’s data portal will be issued in due course.
For any information or queries related to “Mission Samarth,” the state council of educational research and training (SCERT) has provided a toll-free helpline at 1800-2139. These instructions have been issued with the approval of the competent authorities, and all educational institutions and stakeholders are urged to adhere to them.
