Slow tempo of offline courses worries Plus-Two college students in Kerala forward of board exams

Express News Service

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Even because the restrictions deliberate in colleges from January 21 wouldn’t have an effect on college students of Class X and XII who’re set to aim the Board exams in a bit over two months, there are considerations particularly amongst greater secondary college students about unfinished parts as a result of sluggish tempo of ongoing offline courses in colleges.

Since courses within the earlier educational yr have been kind of in on-line mode, focus areas have been recognized for every topic effectively upfront. The examination scheme was designed in such a way, {that a} scholar may rating most marks from the main target areas alone.

In the wake of numerous college students securing full A+ grade  final yr, it was determined that solely 70 per cent of the questions could be from the main target areas this yr. 

“Even though offline classes began in schools from November 1, a student gets only 2-3 half-day classes a week due to the batch-wise restrictions. If classes continue at the current pace, even the focus area portions will not be covered,” warned AV Indulal of Kerala Aided Teachers’ Association. He additionally flayed the General Education Department for delaying the announcement of focus space until the tip of December. 

According to Indulal, courses for Standards X and XII needs to be reverted to on-line mode absolutely in order that the parts could possibly be accomplished effectively in time. “Students can come to schools for practical sessions and for doubt clearance as was done in the previous year,” he recommended. 

Plus Two college students have a sequence of exams awaiting them from the tip of January. The Plus One enchancment exams, to be attended by numerous Plus Two college students, will start on January 31. This can be adopted by the Plus Two sensible exams from February 21 and the Plus Two mannequin exams from February 16 earlier than the ultimate exams start on March 30.

“We have demanded that the practical exams should be held after the Board exams so that the time can be used for covering the portions. While the practical exams are being conducted, exam valuation can be held for languages and other subjects. By the time the practical exams are over, the valuation for Science subjects can commence. This arrangement will not cause much delay in result declaration,” opined Anil M George of Higher Secondary School Teachers’ Association. 

Meanwhile, a bit of academics have questioned the rationale of imposing restrictions in colleges. They have additionally  complained that the General Education Department has not sought the suggestions of stakeholders earlier than asserting curbs in colleges.  

“Nowhere have schools been identified as being responsible for spread of COVID. The general education department should conduct a thorough  study on the impact of COVID in schools and only then impose any sort of restrictions,” mentioned M Salahudeen of Kerala Pradesh School Teachers’ Association. 

Focus space

Last yr, the examination scheme was designed in such a way {that a} scholar may rating most marks from the main target areas alone

In the wake of numerous college students securing full A+ grade final yr, it was determined that solely 70 per cent of the questions could be from the main target areas this yr.

Students worry if courses proceed on the present tempo, even the main target space parts won’t be lined