Universalization of Elementary Education Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Introduce vocational courses from class IX</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of board should be set up for effective educational management?

    <p>District Board of Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of Goal 4 (SDG4) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

    <p>Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who chaired the committee established for discussing the education policy in 2015?

    <p>Mr.T.S.R.Subramanian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What initiated further discussions on the education policy after the draft was placed in the public domain?

    <p>Emergence of several issues from public feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of pre-vocational education?

    <p>To introduce participants to the world of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of a pre-vocational education programme's content must be vocational or technical for it to be considered valid?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the evaluation in classes IX and X by schools influence?

    <p>The grades reflected in the Board’s Certificates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an objective of pre-vocational education?

    <p>To provide intensive academic knowledge only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which academic session did the CBSE make provisions for pre-vocational education?

    <p>1995-96</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the desired outcome of pre-vocational education?

    <p>Acquisition of simple marketable skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of pre-vocational education regarding students' exploration?

    <p>Self-exploration of vocational preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which value is emphasized in pre-vocational education?

    <p>Healthy values related to work culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the grant is provided by the Centre for apprenticeship and teacher training?

    <p>100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was the Synergy Group on Vocational Education constituted?

    <p>1995</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key goals of vocational education as per the National Curriculum Framework for School Education?

    <p>To enhance employability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of learning does the National Curriculum Framework emphasize?

    <p>Life Long Learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grant percentage provided by the Centre for establishing management structure?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vocational education program is designed to be which of the following?

    <p>Flexible and modular</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus for the Central grant assistance?

    <p>Improvement of attendance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proportion of expenditure on school staff to be met out of Central resources?

    <p>75%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the National Instructional Media Institute (NIMI) located?

    <p>Chennai</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was NIMI established?

    <p>1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of NIMI?

    <p>To develop instructional materials content of the syllabus finalized by CSTARI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualification is provided by the National Trade Certificate?

    <p>A qualification for recruitment to subordinate posts under the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many applications were received for ITI seats in Maharashtra?

    <p>2.6 lakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of training besides skill-based training will be provided in the new ITIs launched in Maharashtra?

    <p>Foreign languages education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who chairs the Institute Management Committee (IMC)?

    <p>An industry partner or its representative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the grading of ITIs conducted?

    <p>By DGT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be introduced for all children from Grades VI to VIII?

    <p>Pre-vocational education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization will develop the National Curriculum Framework (NCF)?

    <p>National Council of Educational Research and Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one purpose of the Skill Based Aptitude Test (SBT)?

    <p>To provide guidance for career choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What collaborative effort will help integrate vocational education into schools?

    <p>Collaboration with Industrial Training Institute and polytechnics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model will skill labs be set up in for the use of other schools?

    <p>Hub and spoke model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will the NCERT develop regarding assessment and examination reform?

    <p>A Position Paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the redesigned report cards proposed in the reform?

    <p>Competency based assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be phased into the educational offerings of all secondary schools over the next decade?

    <p>Vocational education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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