To enhance the skills of young minds and make them compatible with varied aspects of education system including the experience of learning in different environment, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has issued a circular, suggesting initiation of students exchange programme between Government schools and private school students.
The circular mentions that it is mandatory for the students of both public and private schools to get acquainted with each other method of teachings and learning procedures.
While taking the matter into consideration and looking at the feasibility of the project, Department of School Education and literacy have planned to draft the procedure accordingly. “We are yet to draft a concrete plan on the proposal received few days back. The programme will be initiated in the 2016-17 batches for both the students. The budget too will be taken into consideration and plans will be drafted accordingly,” said School Education and literacy Department Secretary, Aradhana Patnaik.
The concerned department will draft the proposal and selection of students including the targeted schools will be done keeping different aspects in mind. “The schedules are yet to be designed. However, the first phase will cover primary school students and the programme is likely to start in May, the final decision will be taken by higher authority soon on the matter,” said Ranchi DEO, Rajkumar Prasad Singh.
The initiative is being considered to sensitize the private school students and to make them aware about the reality and challenges faced by the Government school candidates whereas the students of Government schools will be imparted teaching in the same manner as private school students receive.
“School awareness programme creates awareness among the candidates. These exchange programmes are innovative and help to shape students personality. Innovative skills and temperament of students can be enhanced following such programmes,” added Singh. The programme is likely to be conducted two times annually from the new academic session for both private and Government schools students.