Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS)

  • 18 Oct 2024

In News:

The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education, hosted a two-day Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) knowledge sharing workshop in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

  • Event Overview:
    • Two-day workshop hosted by the Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSE&L), Ministry of Education.
    • Focus areas: School-to-Work Transition and Strengthening the Assessment System.
  • Key Objectives:
    • To enhance school-to-work transitions.
    • To discuss strengthening educational assessment systems.
    • Align education with future workforce needs as per the National Education Policy 2020.

Day 1: School-to-Work Transition

Panel Discussions:

  • Policy Frameworks:
    • Role of National Education Policy 2020, National Curriculum Framework (NCF), and National Credit Framework (NCrF) in school-to-work transitions.
    • Focus on integrating skill education into school curricula, fostering multidisciplinary learning, and continuous evaluation to meet industry standards.
    • Emphasis on internships, apprenticeships, and flexible learning pathways.
  • Curriculum Integration:
    • Need for integrated efforts across departments and aligning curriculum with industry demands.
    • Focus on strengthening 21st-century skills in CBSE schools.
  • Career Counselling and Psychometric Analysis:
    • Focus on using psychometric assessments for career counselling and preparing students for future work environments.
  • Work-Based Learning:
    • Discussed partnerships with industry for work-based learning.
    • Effective collaborations between schools and industry for internships, placements, and best practices.

Day 2: Strengthening Assessment System

  • Psychometric Analysis & Career Counselling:
    • Smt. Idzes Angmo Kundan (Principal Secretary, Maharashtra) presented the 3 P approach to career choices: Personal Interest, Parental Approach, and Possible Opportunities.
  • Enhancing Student Outcomes:
    • Discussed improving student outcomes by strengthening assessment systems.
    • Shared innovations in educational assessments.
    • Highlighted innovative assessment practices for future education.
  • VSK Implementation (Chhattisgarh):
    • Discussed VSK modes, data analysis, and strategies for integrating assessment outcomes with learning objectives.
  • Strengthening Assessment Cells:
    • Advocated for the establishment of assessment cells.
    • Discussed best practices and challenges in strengthening assessment cells across states.