The Education Ministry has released guidelines for parent participation in home-based learning during school closure and beyond. These guidelines emphasize the need to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said that home is the first school and parents are the first teachers. He said, in this new normal of the pandemic, parents’ role is pivotal for children’s growth and learning. He said these guidelines aim to provide information about participation and engagement with children during the school closure.
These guidelines provide many simple tips for parents and others to facilitate children in Home-based learning. These suggestive activities are in accordance with the various stages of school education as per the National Education Policy. Guidelines lay emphasis on improving children’s learning by monitoring and addressing their learning gaps.
It has been advised to schools to involve parents by providing information and ideas on helping students at home with homework and other curriculum-related activities.
Vishal is a technology enthusiast with journalistic leanings. He was one of the first bloggers in India, coming online in 1994, even before the internet was available on a widespread basis in India. Vishal is a cybersecurity consultant working as an independent contractor for Google.
A journalist with a career spanning over 20 years, he has worked for several national English dailies including The Pioneer, Indian Express, Business Standard, and more. He has also worked for Indo-American Times, and India Monthly magazine, based in the United States of America. Besides being on the editorial board of Vijayupadhyay.com, he also publishes Indian Talent Magazine, an internationally acclaimed talent promotion publication. He has extensive experience in corporate branding, online publishing, and advertising.
He started Vikirna Mediatek in 2018 with a vision to bring affordable technology solutions to the common masses of an India which is fast becoming Digital, walking on the path that was heralded by the late Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi and forwarded by the current Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Education Ministry has released guidelines for parent participation in home-based learning during school closure and beyond. These guidelines emphasize the need to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
