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What role should Anganawadi workers primarily support?
What role should Anganawadi workers primarily support?
- Economic development initiatives
- Teacher training programs
- Child care, family welfare, nutrition and health (correct)
- Conducting vocational training
What educational strategy does Operation Black Board focus on?
What educational strategy does Operation Black Board focus on?
- Reducing dropout rates in secondary education
- Promoting vocational training at higher education levels
- Enhancing adult literacy exclusively
- Universalization of elementary education (correct)
What does the 'dual track approach' in educational planning promote?
What does the 'dual track approach' in educational planning promote?
- Universalization of elementary education and adult literacy (correct)
- Standardized testing strategies
- Privatization of elementary education
- Only vocational training and skill development
What should be done to strengthen the existing vocational stream?
What should be done to strengthen the existing vocational stream?
What type of board should be set up for effective educational management?
What type of board should be set up for effective educational management?
What is the main goal of Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
What is the main goal of Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?
Who chaired the committee established for discussing the education policy in 2015?
Who chaired the committee established for discussing the education policy in 2015?
What initiated further discussions on the education policy after the draft was placed in the public domain?
What initiated further discussions on the education policy after the draft was placed in the public domain?
What is the primary objective of pre-vocational education?
What is the primary objective of pre-vocational education?
What percentage of a pre-vocational education programme's content must be vocational or technical for it to be considered valid?
What percentage of a pre-vocational education programme's content must be vocational or technical for it to be considered valid?
What does the evaluation in classes IX and X by schools influence?
What does the evaluation in classes IX and X by schools influence?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of pre-vocational education?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of pre-vocational education?
In which academic session did the CBSE make provisions for pre-vocational education?
In which academic session did the CBSE make provisions for pre-vocational education?
Which of the following best describes the desired outcome of pre-vocational education?
Which of the following best describes the desired outcome of pre-vocational education?
What is a key aspect of pre-vocational education regarding students' exploration?
What is a key aspect of pre-vocational education regarding students' exploration?
Which value is emphasized in pre-vocational education?
Which value is emphasized in pre-vocational education?
What percentage of the grant is provided by the Centre for apprenticeship and teacher training?
What percentage of the grant is provided by the Centre for apprenticeship and teacher training?
Which year was the Synergy Group on Vocational Education constituted?
Which year was the Synergy Group on Vocational Education constituted?
What is one of the key goals of vocational education as per the National Curriculum Framework for School Education?
What is one of the key goals of vocational education as per the National Curriculum Framework for School Education?
What type of learning does the National Curriculum Framework emphasize?
What type of learning does the National Curriculum Framework emphasize?
What is the grant percentage provided by the Centre for establishing management structure?
What is the grant percentage provided by the Centre for establishing management structure?
The vocational education program is designed to be which of the following?
The vocational education program is designed to be which of the following?
Which of the following is NOT a focus for the Central grant assistance?
Which of the following is NOT a focus for the Central grant assistance?
What is the proportion of expenditure on school staff to be met out of Central resources?
What is the proportion of expenditure on school staff to be met out of Central resources?
Where is the National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) located?
Where is the National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) located?
In what year was NIMI established?
In what year was NIMI established?
What is the primary objective of NIMI?
What is the primary objective of NIMI?
What qualification is provided by the National Trade Certificate?
What qualification is provided by the National Trade Certificate?
How many applications were received for ITI seats in Maharashtra?
How many applications were received for ITI seats in Maharashtra?
What type of training besides skill-based training will be provided in the new ITIs launched in Maharashtra?
What type of training besides skill-based training will be provided in the new ITIs launched in Maharashtra?
Who chairs the Institute Management Committee (IMC)?
Who chairs the Institute Management Committee (IMC)?
How is the grading of ITIs conducted?
How is the grading of ITIs conducted?
What will be introduced for all children from Grades VI to VIII?
What will be introduced for all children from Grades VI to VIII?
Which organization will develop the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)?
Which organization will develop the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)?
What is one purpose of the Skill Based Aptitude Test (SBT)?
What is one purpose of the Skill Based Aptitude Test (SBT)?
What collaborative effort will help integrate vocational education into schools?
What collaborative effort will help integrate vocational education into schools?
What model will skill labs be set up in for the use of other schools?
What model will skill labs be set up in for the use of other schools?
What will the NCERT develop regarding assessment and examination reform?
What will the NCERT develop regarding assessment and examination reform?
What is the focus of the redesigned report cards proposed in the reform?
What is the focus of the redesigned report cards proposed in the reform?
What will be phased into the educational offerings of all secondary schools over the next decade?
What will be phased into the educational offerings of all secondary schools over the next decade?
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Anganawadi Workers
Anganawadi Workers
Workers providing services for child care, nutrition, and health.
Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE)
Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE)
Aims to provide access to elementary education for all children.
Operation Blackboard
Operation Blackboard
A program aimed to improve UEE implementation.
Dual Track Approach
Dual Track Approach
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Vocational Education Initiatives
Vocational Education Initiatives
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Need-based Financing
Need-based Financing
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National Education Policy 2020
National Education Policy 2020
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T.S.R. Subramanian Committee
T.S.R. Subramanian Committee
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K. Kasturirangan Committee
K. Kasturirangan Committee
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Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
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Grant Coverage
Grant Coverage
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Synergy Group on Vocational Education
Synergy Group on Vocational Education
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National Curriculum Framework (2000)
National Curriculum Framework (2000)
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National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI)
National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI)
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Demand for ITI Courses
Demand for ITI Courses
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Institute Management Committee (IMC)
Institute Management Committee (IMC)
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Pre-Vocational Education
Pre-Vocational Education
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Bagless Period
Bagless Period
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Skill Based Aptitude Test
Skill Based Aptitude Test
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Public Awareness Campaigns
Public Awareness Campaigns
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NCERT
NCERT
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Flexible Modular Vocational Program
Flexible Modular Vocational Program
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Skill-Based Courses
Skill-Based Courses
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Quality Education
Quality Education
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Child Care Support
Child Care Support
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Nutrition Support Services
Nutrition Support Services
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Health Support Services
Health Support Services
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Industry Representatives
Industry Representatives
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Emphasis on Employability
Emphasis on Employability
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Study Notes
Expanded Role of Anganawadi Workers
- Anganawadi workers are tasked with providing support services focused on child care, family welfare, nutrition, and health for women and children.
Universalization of Elementary Education (UEE)
- Operation Blackboard aims to advance UEE and should persist in an enhanced format during the 7th Five Year Plan.
- The dual track approach encourages simultaneous promotion of UEE and adult literacy in educational planning.
Vocational Education Initiatives
- Existing vocational programs at the +2 level should be strengthened and potentially expanded to include courses from Class IX.
- Need-based financing is essential for priority areas like UEE, adult literacy, and vocational education.
National Education Policy 2020
- India committed to the global education agenda reflected in SDG4, ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education by 2030.
- A committee led by Mr. T.S.R. Subramanian was formed in 2015 to discuss and prepare an education policy draft, followed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan's committee in 2017 to address public feedback.
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
- Launched by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, providing grants to state governments and NGOs for educational initiatives.
- 100% grant coverage from the Centre for various educational support activities including curriculum development and teacher training, while grants of 50% and 75% respectively for management structure and school staff costs.
Synergy Group on Vocational Education
- Established in 1995 under Dr. Sam Pitroda to improve vocational education programs.
National Curriculum Framework for School Education (2000)
- Promotes vocational courses to enhance student employability and supports continuous upgradation of knowledge and skills.
- Advocates for a flexible, modular vocational education program with multiple entry and exit points.
National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI)
- Located in Chennai, set up in 1986 to develop instructional materials for ITIs, distributing books free of charge to trainees.
Demand for ITI Courses in Maharashtra
- Over 2.6 lakh applications for 1.5 lakh ITI seats, indicating a high demand for skill-based courses.
- New ITIs launched in Maharashtra, incorporating foreign language training to address global manpower requirements.
Institute Management Committee (IMC)
- Established for each ITI, the IMC is governed as a society and managed by industry representatives.
Pre-Vocational Education
- Designed to introduce students to the work environment, comprising at least 25% vocational content.
- Objectives include imparting marketable skills, fostering vocations interests, and preparing students for work-experience opportunities.
Innovative Educational Approaches
- A 10-day bagless period for Grades 6-8 encourages student internships with local artisans and vocational experts.
- The Skill Based Aptitude Test will guide students in career choices while addressing vocational education stigmas through public awareness campaigns.
National Curriculum Framework Development
- NCERT tasked with creating the National Curriculum Framework, including a specific focus on vocational education and assessment reform.
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Test your knowledge on the expanded roles of Anganawadi workers and key strategies for universal elementary education. This quiz covers significant initiatives and programs such as Operation Black Board and the dual track approach for both UEE and adult literacy. Challenge yourself and learn more about these essential social services.