1. In supersession of all the guidelines governing admissions in Kendriya Vidyalayas that have been issued in the past, the following guidelines are issued to regulate admissions in the Kendriya Vidyalayas with effect from the academic session 2020-21 & onwards.
Ebook : SAFE ONLINE LEARNING TIPS for Students by NCERT & UNESCO
Why is it important to know about cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying involves the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature and is a punishable offence under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code. It also involves posting pictures or videos aimed at harassing another person. A whole gamut of social platforms, including chat rooms, blogs and instant messaging are used in cyberbullying
With COVID-19 closing schools across all states, Education Departments have made efforts to ensure continuity of learning through various digital platforms. Millions of learners are turning to online education and with this comes a huge increase in use of electronic devices and Information and communication Technologies (ICTs). This places children and young people at risk of online abuse, increasing their vulnerability to cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is widespread and affects a significant number of children and adolescents and infringes their rights to education and to health and well-being. There are considerable negative effects of cyberbullying, including on academic achievement, mental health, and quality of life in general. Online bullying often prevents teachers from imparting quality education through digital platforms and acts against the provision of safe, non-violent and inclusive learning environments for all
Cyberbullying includes :
Posting hurtful, nasty rumours or comments on updates, pictures and videos shared by an individual on websites.
Excluding individuals of different cultural, socio-economic backgrounds from online groups and forums.
Uploading embarrassing photographs online without the person's permission.
Stealing someone's account password and sending unwanted/inappropriate messages from that account to harass other individuals.
How to stay safe online?
Do’s
Create a strong password according to password guidelines, and frequently change passwords to prevent misuse.
Read the privacy settings very carefully on social networking sites.
Communicate only with known people.
Be careful while posting photographs, videos and any sensitive information on websites as they leave digital footprints which stay online forever.
Ensure that only authorized personnel access computer systems and labs.
Report immediately to the support team of networking site if you suspect that your account have been hacked or stolen.
Invest in a strong network security system.
Use only verified open source or licensed software and operating systems.
Set up your computer for automatic antivirus software and operating system updates
Don'ts
Don’t reveal your password to anyone other than your parent or guardian.
Don’t reveal personal information like age, address, phone number, school name etc. as this can lead to identity theft.
Don’t post anything which hurts others feelings.
Don’t post your friends’ information on networking sites, which can put them at risk.
Don’t forward anything that you read on social media without verifying it from a trusted source.
Don’t leave your account unattended after login, log out when you are not using it.
Don’t create fake profiles for yourself on any social networking site.
Don’t use personal devices such as personal USBs or hard drives on public networks or computers.
Don’t open links and attachment on social networking sites and block file extensions such as .bat, .cmd, .exe, .pif by filtering software. Don'ts
The law supports you!
Cyberbullying is a punishable offence under the Information Technology Act, 2000 and the Indian Penal Code.
All children and adults MUST report cases of cyberbullying to the police (Dial: 112).
How to prevent and counter cyberbullying?
Do not respond
If someone is bullying you online, DO NOT respond or retaliate by doing the same thing. Responding or retaliating may make matters worse or even get you into trouble.
Collect as much information as possible
Take a screenshot of anything that you think could be cyber bullying and keep a record of it.
Block and report
If someone bothers you, make sure you block the offender and report on the social media platform immediately. This feature is available on most online platforms.
Talk about it
Inform trusted adults like your parents and teachers about the bullying incident. Seek help. Do not feel that you are alone and never keep it to yourself.
Be private
Keep your social media privacy settings high and do not connect with anybody who you do not know offline.
Be aware
Remain updated with all the preventive and security measures in the cyber world.
(Notification) India Wild Wisdom Quiz 2020 (RE-IMAGINING OUR PLANET)
Theme 2020: REIMAGINING OUR PLANET
Our planet Earth has the privilege of being the only planet habitated by beautiful and diverse forms of wildlife. We must assume responsibility for wildlife conservation and make efforts to encourage our present generation to seek solutions through education. Our students should be reminded that they can make a difference for the future benefit of wildlife and humans alike.
The Wild Wisdom Quiz is an attempt to provide a unique opportunity for students to delve deeper into India’s amazing wildlife, gain knowledge and take pride in its natural diversity. This initiative aims to instill a sense of concern for the natural world and inspire our students to demonstrate their concern for conservation. It is being conducted in an online mode this year.
The key details of the Wild Wisdom Quiz are as follows:
Quiz levels:
Primary: Classes 3-5
Middle: Classes 6-8
Quiz Rounds
Preliminary round 9th August, 2020
Finale 16th August, 2020
How can students participate?
Pay INR 50/- and fill the registration form using URL link
Participate in the prelims and finale quiz on the above dates
Every registered student will get the WWF newsletter-Wisdom Nuggets and a participation certificate.
The registrations are open from June 2nd 2020 to 5th August, 2020. Participation in this quiz is voluntary. No record/document is required to be sent to the CBSE.
(E-book) COVID Katha : A Multimedia Guide for Mass Awareness
NCSTC brings out popular COVID Katha in Hindi
The National Council for Science & Technology Communication (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology (DST) in association with Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust, has brought out the Hindi version of the Popular Multimedia Guide for Mass Awareness carrying important information on A-to-Z of COVID-19 pandemic.
The English version has already been released early this month. In order to fulfil the great demand of the Hindi version of COVID Katha especially from the Hindi heartland, the Hindi edition of the COVID Katha has been brought out with added and revised information for the benefit of the people.
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST while appreciating the COVID Katha: A multimedia guide for mass awarenesshas said that the interpretation of science in common man’s language is important for awareness amongst laypersons and Hindi being largely spoken language the Hindi version of COVID Katha carries more value. Prof. Sharma said that science cartoons (scientoons) while carrying scientific messages and explaining the health concepts in a simple manner also add humour and amusement during the present health crisis when people feel stressed!
To spread general awareness on COVID-19 using multimedia techniques and digital platforms, the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, has come out with an interactive electronic guide to help people understand and address the pandemic with suitable knowledge and confidence.
Interestingly, a people supported COVID Katha movement has been started across the country, and a chain reaction is taking shape. The COVID Katha is being translated in the Khasi language of Meghalaya; Tamil version is also coming up; people are working on Bengali and Assamese versions on their own.
Various science communication enthusiasts are effectively trying to put together COVID Katha in different formats, i.e., Flip version, Animations, Videos and other formats. Several official agencies are also using various elements of COVID Katha in their social media and other mass communication campaigns on COVID-19, i.e., Do’s & Don’ts, Scientoons, daily information using one alphabet every day, etc. Hindi and other languages versions of COVID Katha would help spread awareness deeper into grass-root level.
We have heard the word “Know” several times in our lives, but what does it truly mean to know something? We have a natural instinct to understand what we and others “know” or “don’t know”. For example, we may know that it is true that earth is round and that it revolves around the sun.
But how do we know if this is the truth? What is the difference between knowing that something is true from just thinking that it is true. We often encounter claims made by people for which we may or may not have evidence for; how do we differentiate between what is true and what is not in these cases.
Cogito is our journey where I and Ankit end up writing this book on our conversations when we were exploring how do we know the truth of something.
Ganga Quest : An Online National Quiz on Ganges River
Ganga Quest- An Online National Quiz on Ganga – regarding The National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti is implementing various projects for the rejuvenation of river Ganga and its tributaries under the flagship programme ‘Namami Gange’. NMCG in association with Tree Craze Foundation organises Ganga Quest –an online National Quiz on Ganga with the aim to increase the public participation for ‘Namami Gange’ programme and to enhance ownership of children and youth for rivers and Ganga.
Important Dates
The second edition of Ganga Quest will be conducted from 22nd April 2020 (World Earth Day) and would conclude on 22nd May 2020 (World Biodiversity Day). The winners of the quiz will be announced on World Environment Day, i.e. 5th June 2020.
Registration:
The participants have to register online on the official website or Click here
Rules:
Anyone of age 10 years or above is eligible to participate in the quiz.
Participants willing to participate in Ganga Quest should register in the website with a valid ID, such as Aadhar Card. However, if Aadhar Card is not available, participant can enter any other valid ID details. Valid ID includes passport, birth certificate, and school ID.
Mass registration is available for schools.
Students from school should mention the correct details of their schools. If the details of the schools are found incorrect, then they may get disqualified as the verification process will not be complete.
Since the quiz is online, participants must ensure accessibility to computer and Internet connectivity with a minimum speed of 512 Kbps.
Awards:
The winners will be awarded with exciting prizes and the schools with maximum participation will also be duly recognized.
(E-book) : Creative problem solving (The Question Book)
About :
Every species on this earth faces problem, big or small and finds probable solution(s) for it through various ways as per their capabilities and limitations. Problem solving is a daily activity for most of us, whether we realize it or not. Whenever there is a gap between where you are now and where you want to be and you don’t know how to cross that gap, you have a problem1 . For example, if you want to go to your friends place and there are three paths to take and you don’t know how to find the best path to take, that is a problem and when you figure out the best path after looking into various aspects that’s problem solving.
Learning and understanding the process of problem solving and recognizing patterns in problems is a lifelong activity and a skill that can be applied both in personal and professional lives. This is one of the most essential 21 st century skills for anyone to learn.
The question book in your hand will take you through a journey where you will find various kinds of problems and discussions on them to find the probable solutions after looking into pros and cons of various aspects of it. It will also give you an opportunity to identify the problems in your daily life for which you will find best solutions yourself.
CHAPTER 2 : 21ST CENTURY SKILLS..............................................................................13
2.1. Meaning of 21st Century Skills ..................................................................14
2.2. Background Literature Review...................................................................14
CHAPTER 3 : COMPONENTS OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS
3Ls : 4Cs, IMT, FLIPS .................................................................................17
3.1. An easy way to understand and remember the classification is ...................18
3.2. Definitions...............................................................................................20
CHAPTER 4 : NEED OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS...............................................................23
4.1. Why do we need 21st Century Skills?.........................................................24
4.2. National Curriculum Framework on Life Skills( one of the
components of 21st Century Skills) ...........................................................24
4.3. Need and Inter-Connectedness of 21st Century Skills at Various
Age-Levels...............................................................................................25
CHAPTER 5 : IMPLEMENTATION AND OUTCOMES OF 21ST CENTURY SKILLS ...............33
5.1. Various Frameworks.................................................................................34
5.1.1. Core Areas....................................................................................35
5.1.2. 21st Century Themes ......................................................................35
5.1.2.1. Global Awareness ...................................................................35
5.1.2.2. Financial, Economic, Business and Entrepreneurial Literacy........35
5.1.2.3. Civic Literacy...........................................................................35
5.1.2.4. Health Literacy ........................................................................36
5.1.2.5. Environmental Literacy.............................................................36
5.2. Broad Outcomes of 21st Century Skills ......................................................37
CHAPTER 6 : 21ST CENTURY SKILLS: PURPOSE, OUTCOMES, STRATEGIES
AND ACTIVITIES ......................................................................................42
6.1. Critical Thinking ......................................................................................45
6.1.1. Activities........................................................................................47
6.1.1.1. Adla Badli (Impromptu Debate)................................................48
6.1.1.2. Ask yourself (Self-made Questions)..........................................48
6.1.1.3. Gap Fill In ..............................................................................48
6.1.1.4. Pucho to Samjhe (Cross-Questioning) ......................................48
6.1.1.5. Gol Mol (Asking Riddles)..........................................................48
6.2.Creativity And Innovation .........................................................................49
6.2.1. Activities........................................................................................51
6.2.1.1. Image talk ..............................................................................52
6.2.1.2. S.C.A.M.P.E.R. .........................................................................52
6.2.1.3. Wrong is Right.........................................................................52
6.2.1.4. Creative Space........................................................................52
6.2.1.5. Alternative way of learning Lesson............................................52
6.2.2. Activities........................................................................................53
6.2.2.1. Project Based Learning ............................................................53
6.2.2.1.1. Phenomena Based Learning ..............................................53
6.2.2.2. Virtual Reality ..........................................................................54
6.2.2.3. Two is Enough.........................................................................54
6.2.2.4. Let them Free ..........................................................................54
6.2.2.5. Give them a Break ..................................................................54
6.3.Collaboration..........................................................................................54
6.3.1. Activities........................................................................................56
6.3.1.1. ‘Save the Last Word for Me’ .....................................................56
6.3.1.2. Hands-on projects...................................................................56
6.3.1.3. Integrate Sports in Teaching-Learning .......................................56
6.3.1.4. Search to Win .........................................................................56
6.3.1.5. Dumbcharades .......................................................................57
6.4.Communication.......................................................................................57
6.4.1. Activities........................................................................................60
6.4.1.1. Guide for the blindfolded ........................................................60
6.4.1.2. No-talk day ............................................................................61
6.4.1.3. Feelings are Important.............................................................61
6.4.1.4. Talk-in-Pairs ............................................................................61
6.4.1.5. Student’s Class........................................................................61
6.5.Information, Media and Technology Literacy..............................................62
6.5.1. Activities........................................................................................64
6.5.1.1. Know-How..............................................................................64
6.5.1.2. Design an App........................................................................64
6.5.1.3. Designing a Blog, Website, PPT ................................................64
6.6.Flexibility and Adaptability........................................................................65
6.6.1. Activities........................................................................................66
6.6.1.1. Different Uses of Household Items...........................................67
6.6.1.2. Make up a New Game ............................................................67
6.6.1.3. Shuffle....................................................................................67
6.6.1.4. Surprise-Surprise.....................................................................67
6.6.1.5. Flipped Classroom ..................................................................68
6.7.Leadership and Responsibility...................................................................69
6.7.1. Activities........................................................................................71
6.7.1.1. Quiz to Lead...........................................................................71
6.7.1.2. Number Game .......................................................................71
6.7.1.3. Leaders You Admire.................................................................72
6.7.1.4. Round Tables ..........................................................................72
6.7.1.5. Do Se Bhale Chaar (Teamwork is Better)...................................72
6.7.2. Activities........................................................................................72
6.7.2.1. Making Own classroom Rules ..................................................73
6.7.2.2. Helping hands ........................................................................73
6.7.2.3. Break the chain.......................................................................73
6.7.2.4. WANTED! Responsible.............................................................73
6.8.Initiative and Self-Direction.......................................................................73
6.8.1. Activities........................................................................................74
6.8.1.1. Bunch of Activities ...................................................................75
6.8.1.2. Everyone Matters.....................................................................75
6.8.1.3. Teacher First............................................................................75
6.8.1.4. Teamwork ...............................................................................75
6.8.2. Activities........................................................................................75
6.8.2.1. Self-Advocacy .........................................................................76
6.8.2.2. Let them Be.............................................................................76
6.8.2.3. Connections to Experts ............................................................76
6.8.2.4. Design Thinking ......................................................................76
6.9.Productivity and Accountability..................................................................77
6.9.1. Activities........................................................................................77
6.9.1.1. Research Project......................................................................78
6.9.1.2. Expo 2020..............................................................................78
6.9.1.3. Praise for More .......................................................................78
6.9.1.4. Read-Read..............................................................................78
6.9.1.5. Ask and Listen.........................................................................78
6.9.2. Activities........................................................................................79
6.9.2.1. Student Accountability Project...................................................80
6.9.2.2. Monitors and In -Charges........................................................80
6.9.2.3. Ownership of the learning Process ...........................................80
6.9.2.4. Do as you say .........................................................................80
6.10.Social and Cross-Cultural Interaction........................................................81
6.10.1. Activities......................................................................................83
6.10.1.1. Relay Culture ........................................................................84
6.10.1.2. Face It ..................................................................................84
6.10.1.3. "Social" Circle Time................................................................84
CHAPTER 7 : SOME FACILITATION METHODS..............................................................85
CHAPTER 8 : CBSE ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS ............................92
CHAPTER 1 : HOW IT ALL STARTED?............................................................................13
1.1.The Beginning ...........................................................................................14
1.2.Various Roles of a Principal.........................................................................15
2.1.CBSE Training Policy ...................................................................................22
2.2.Stipulations for in-service Training in CBSE Affiliation Bye-Laws .....................22
2.3. CBSE Centres of Excellence (CBSE COEs) ....................................................24
2.4. Capacity Building Programmes by CBSE......................................................24
2.5. Yearly Training Theme ................................................................................26
2.6. Inspection for Affiliation/Upgradation/Extension to Include
Inspection of Mandatory Trainings Completed..............................................26
2.7. Online Application for Participation in the Board’s Training Programmes .......27
2.8. Shiksha Vani-The All New CBSE Podcast App ...............................................28
2.9. DIKSHA .....................................................................................................28
2.10. Vidya-Daan ...............................................................................................30
CHAPTER 3 : TO BE AND TO DO LIST ..........................................................................32
3.1.Leadership Competencies ...........................................................................33
3.1.1. Are you a Leader or a Boss? .............................................................33
3.1.2. Suggestive Leadership Competencies ................................................35
3.1.3. Self-Evaluation Framework for Principal-Staff Relationship ..................40
3.2. Administrative Leadership Aspect ................................................................40
3.2.1. List of Possible Works to be Done ......................................................40
3.2.1.1. Learn about Right to Education ...................................................41
3.2.1.2. Learn about Right to Information ................................................41
3.2.1.3. Learn about Code of Conduct for teaching and non-teaching
Staff ........................................................................................41
3.2.1.4. Learn about Code of Conduct for Students ..................................41
3.2.1.5. Learn about Supreme Court Guidelines for School Transport........41
3.2.1.6. Learn about School Management Committee ..............................41
3.2.1.7. Learn about Provident Fund/ ESI .................................................41
3.2.1.8. Learn about Audits & Surveillance...............................................41
3.2.1.9. Learn about Evacuation Procedures.............................................41
3.2.1.10. Learn about Students Dossiers ..................................................42
3.2.1.11. Learn about Staff Files..............................................................42
3.2.1.12. Learn about Documents pertaining to Infrastructure ...................42
3.2.1.13. Learn about Safety & Security ...................................................42
3.2.1.14. Learn about School Finances & Accounting ...............................42
3.2.1.15. Learn about Procurement Procedures ........................................43
3.2.1.16. Learn about Condemnation Guidelines.....................................43
3.2.1.17. Learn about Interacting with CBSE, Local Officials
for official purposes.................................................................43
3.2.1.18. Learn about Teacher’s qualifications .........................................43
3.2.1.19. Learn about use of Technology for educational planning,
governance and teaching and learning ....................................43
3.2.1.20. Learn about Textbooks Management As Per CBSE
Affiliation Byelaws ...................................................................43
3.2.1.21. Learn about Promotion of Environmental Conservation
And Awareness .......................................................................43
CHAPTER 4 : TRANSFORMING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ...................................45
4.1. Recent Qualitative Initiatives by CBSE ..........................................................46
4.2. Making Schools Joyful Places ......................................................................49
4.2.1. Making Schools Anger-Free/ No-Anger Zones ...................................50
4.2.2. Experiential Learning........................................................................51
4.2.2.1. Meaning ...................................................................................51
4.2.2.2. Experiential Learning: Key Components ......................................52
4.2.2.3. Experiential Learning Cycle.........................................................52
4.2.2.4. Stages of Experiential Learning ...................................................53
4.3.Art- Integrated Learning..............................................................................53
4.3.1. Necessity of Art-Integrated Learning ..................................................54
4.4. Joyful Classrooms ......................................................................................55
4.5. Integrating Life Skills...................................................................................56
4.5.1. Key Growth and Human Development Periods ...................................57
4.5.2. Life Skills for Early Childhood............................................................57
4.5.3. The Most Important Life Skills for Children to Learn............................58
4.5.4. Life Skills for Adolescence .................................................................58
4.6. The 21st Century Skills................................................................................59
4.6.1. Critical Thinking...............................................................................60
4.6.2. Problem Solving ...............................................................................60
4.6.3. Creativity and Innovation..................................................................60
4.6.4. Communication and Collaboration ...................................................60
4.6.5. Career and Life-skills........................................................................60
4.6.6. Digital and Media Literacy ................................................................61
4.6.7. Leadership and Responsibility ...........................................................61
CHAPTER 5 : FOCUSSING UPON THE COMPETENCIES................................................62
5.1. Meaning of Competency ............................................................................63
5.2. Competency-Based Learning (CBL)..............................................................63
5.3. Components of Competency-Based Learning...............................................64
5.3.1. Concepts Adjoining CBL ...................................................................65
5.4. CBL: Features and Processes.......................................................................65
5.5.Competency and its Elements .....................................................................66
5.5.1. Students advance upon Demonstrated Mastery ..................................66
5.5.1.1. Personalised Learning Pathways for Developing Students’
Competency ..............................................................................66
5.5.1.1.1. What are Personalised Learning Pathways (PLPs)?..................66
5.5.1.1.2. Features of Personalised Learning Pathways ..........................67
5.5.1.1.3. PLP as a Feedback Mechanism.............................................67
5.5.1.1.4. PLP Cycle ............................................................................68
5.5.2. Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable
learning objectives that empower students .........................................68
5.5.3. Assessment is meaningful and a positive
learning experience for Students ........................................................69
5.5.4. Students develop and apply a broad set of skills and Dispositions .......69
5.5.5. Learning outcomes emphasize competencies of application and
creation of knowledge, along with other necessary skills and
behaviours.......................................................................................69
5.5.6. Holistic Approach.............................................................................69
5.5.7. Sustainable Learning ........................................................................70
5.6. Competency-based Education and Learning Outcomes ................................70
5.6.1. Difference between a Competency and a Learning Objective..............70
5.7.Implementation of CBE...............................................................................71
5.7.1. Some Points to Remember ................................................................72
5.8.Suggestive actions for Principals to ensure implementation of CBE in schools.75
5.9.CBSE and CBE ...........................................................................................76
6.1. NCF on How Children Learn.......................................................................79
6.2. NCF on Effective Learning Environment .......................................................79
6.3.Designing Learning Experiences ..................................................................81
6.4.Pedagogical Plans ......................................................................................81
6.5. Planning a Pedagogical Plan.......................................................................82
CHAPTER 7 : MAKING SCHOOLS INCLUSIVE...............................................................89
7.1. Integration in vision and mission of the school .............................................91
7.2. Orientation, Interaction & liaising with all Stakeholders ................................91
7.3. Empowering Teachers.................................................................................92
7.3.1. Some strategies and techniques for Principals for Inclusion are ...........92
7.3.2. Suggestive Checklist for Inclusive Schools ..........................................92
7.4. Modification in Curriculum Planning, Teaching Methodology & Assessment ...94
7.4.1. Curriculum Planning.........................................................................94
7.4.1.1. Indicators...............................................................................94
7.4.2. Teaching Methodology......................................................................95
7.4.2.1. Classroom Practices & Instructional Practices............................95
7.4.3. Behaviour Modification.....................................................................96
7.4.3.1. Managing Commonly observed behaviour Problems ................96
7.5. Different ways of Assessment ......................................................................98
7.6. High Five Learning Strategy ........................................................................98
7.6.1. Sports and Children with Special Needs ............................................99
7.6.1.1. Benefits of Sports....................................................................99
7.6.2. Role of Visual Art..............................................................................99
7.6.3. Story telling using puppets will be more interesting and Interactive ....100
7.6.4. Role of Music .................................................................................100
7.6.5. Role of Dramatics...........................................................................100
7.7. Accommodation in classroom, playground, Subject Enrichment Program ....101
7.7.1. Room Accommodations..................................................................102
7.7.2. Teacher Accommodations ...............................................................102
7.8. A Shadow Teacher : fortifying lives from behind .........................................102
7.8.1. The student benefits from the shadow teacher because ....................102
7.9. Parent as Partner: helps students to emerge as Confident Individuals...........103
CHAPTER 8 : COLLABORATION COUNTS: HUBS OF LEARNING ................................105
8.1.What are Hubs of Learning? .....................................................................106
8.2. Mission of Hubs .......................................................................................106
8.3. What is the need for collaboration through Hubs?......................................106
8.4. Need for Hubs of Learning .......................................................................107
8.5. Objectives of Hubs ...................................................................................108
8.6. Hubs of Learning viz-a-viz Sahodayas .......................................................108
8.7. If you are a Lead Collaborator..................................................................109
8.8. As a Hub Member, you will .......................................................................109
8.9. How to know your Hub ? ..........................................................................110
8.10. How to inject energy for this initiative in your school? .................................111
8.10.1. At your Schools ............................................................................111
8.10.2. At the Hub Level...........................................................................111
CHAPTER 9 : WHAT CBSE EXPECTS FROM US ............................................................114
9.1. Academic expectations .............................................................................115
9.1.1. Subjects at Secondary Level.............................................................115
9.1.2. Subjects at Senior Secondary Level ..................................................117
9.1.3. Books ............................................................................................121
9.1.4. Expectations of CBSE ......................................................................122
9.2. Examinations ...........................................................................................124
9.2.1. Sample Papers ...............................................................................124
9.2.1.1. Marking Scheme ..................................................................124
9.2.2. Conduct of Board Examination .......................................................124
9.2.3. Expectations of CBSE ......................................................................125
9.3. Skill Education .........................................................................................127
9.4. CBSE Competitions ..................................................................................128
9.5. Capacity Building Programmes .................................................................129
9.6. Environment Conservation........................................................................132
9.7. Affiliation.................................................................................................132
9.8. School Website.........................................................................................133
CHAPTER 10 : IF YOU FAIL TO PREPARE, BE PREPARED TO FAIL ..................................136
10.1. Creating a “School Disaster Management Plan”?......................................137
10.1.1. School should have the following ..................................................137
10.2. School Disaster Management Teams/Committees ......................................138
10.2.1. Members .....................................................................................139
10.2.2. Before and During the Disaster .....................................................139
10.2.2.1. After Disaster .....................................................................139
10.3. Creating a Disaster Response Group.........................................................139
10.3.1. Evacuation Team members ...........................................................139
10.3.1.1. Before a Disaster................................................................139
10.3.1.2. During a Disaster ...............................................................139
10.3.1.3. After a Disaster ..................................................................139
10.4. Search and Rescue Team ..........................................................................140
10.4.1. Members .....................................................................................140
10.4.2. Before a Disaster..........................................................................140
10.4.3. During a Disaster.........................................................................140
10.4.4. After a Disaster ............................................................................140
10.5. First Aid Team ..........................................................................................140
10.5.1. Members .....................................................................................140
10.5.2. Before a Disaster..........................................................................140
10.5.3. During a Disaster.........................................................................140
10.5.4. After a Disaster ............................................................................141
10.6. Fire Safety Team.......................................................................................141
10.6.1. Members .....................................................................................141
10.6.2. Before a Disaster..........................................................................141
10.6.3. During a Disaster.........................................................................141
10.6.4. After a Disaster ............................................................................141
10.7. Site Security Team.....................................................................................141
10.7.1. Members .....................................................................................141
10.7.2. Before a Disaster..........................................................................141
10.7.3. During a Disaster.........................................................................142
10.7.4. After a Disaster ............................................................................142
10.8. Bus Safety Team (FOR EACH BUS)............................................................142
10.8.1. Members .....................................................................................142
10.8.2. Before a Disaster..........................................................................142
10.8.3. During a Disaster.........................................................................142
10.8.4. After a Disaster ............................................................................142
10.9. Honbl’e Supreme Court Guidelines ..........................................................142
10.10. Directions of the Supreme Court for School Bus.........................................143
CHAPTER 11 : IT INITIATIVES BY CBSE........................................................................145
CHAPTER 12 : CBSE SCHOOL QUALITY ASSESSMENT AND ASSURANCE (SQAA) .......152
12.1. Introduction.............................................................................................153
12.2. Vision of SQAA........................................................................................153
12.3. Benefits of SQAA .....................................................................................153
12.4. Eligibility for SQAA Process.......................................................................153
12.5. Framework of SQAA................................................................................153
12.6.Process of School Quality Assessment and Assurance.................................154
12.7. Self-assessment .......................................................................................155
12.8. Domains and Sub Domains of SQAA........................................................155
12.9.Action to be Taken by Schools ..................................................................158
Rules of the competition “BRICSMATH.COM” and organization tips for teachers
What is this competition about?
Bricsmath.com is an annual International online competition in Mathematics/General Ability for students of grades 1-12 in Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
When will the competition be held?
How can the teacher get access?
To get access to the competition you need to go through the registration process on the website bricsmath.com.
Please note that the email address you enter during the registration will be your login ID. To confirm the registration, we will send you an email with your login ID and password. You can always change the password from your personal account.
How can the student get access?
Using your login and the password as a teacher, you need to log in to your personal account at bricsmath.com and create an electronic list of the class.
You need to enter the First Name, Last Name and select the gender of each student. Then the system will generate logins and passwords of the students.
After that, print out logins and passwords and give them to your students. Using these logins and passwords, students can take part in the trial and the main rounds of the competition. Each teacher can register an unlimited number of classes and students.
