STATE-SCERT, KCF

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Mrs. Sushama Prabha Lecture in Natural Science

Submitted by , Nihitha raj . V . S.

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Submitted on : 16/08/2014

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION

Curriculum is intimately related with all aspects of education. It

acts as a medium which helps the pupils to understand and realise certain

values and aims by which they could become better individuals.

Curriculum is the path through which the student has to go forward in

order to reach the goal envisaged by education. Usually the term

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CONTENT PAGE No.

1 INTRODUCTION 3

2 STATE-SCERT 4

3 KCF 7

4 CONCLUSION 11

5 REFERENCE 12

curriculum is understood as a group of subjects prescribed for study in a

particular course. But curriculum is not confined to this narrow concept.

Curriculum should in no way be considered as synonymous with courses

of study. The courses of study do list much of the content to be learnt and

indicate some of the major activities but these form only part of the

curriculum. Curriculum should be considered as broad based term

encompassing every aspect concerning a course of study. Curriculum for a

course of study may be conceived as the totality of experiences a pupil is

exposed to within the boundaries of the school and outside while

undergoing that course , with a view to achieve the anticipated

educational goals.

STATE – SCERT

The State Council Educational Research & Training (SCERT), Kerala

is a board of school education in India, conducted by the Government of

the state of Kerala, India. The board prepares the syllabus for schools

affiliated with it. Their main academic focus is on medical care,

engineering and telemarketing.

The whole schooling structure is divided in to Kinder Garden (LKG &

UKG), LP (lower primary, classes / standard 1 – 4), UP (upper primary,

classes / standard 5 – 7 , High School (classes / standard 8 -10) and Higher

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Secondary (plus one equals 11th class / standard and plus two equals 12th

class / standard). Students completing this complete course (12 year

including KGs , which is optional and otherwise 10 years of education) will

be awarded with School Leaving Certificate abbreviate das SSLC.

The state syllabus is dependent on the government of that

particular state. For each state, a separate education board would be

available. The syllabus would then be decided by them as per the normal

standards. The mode of instruction of this type of study will include

English as well as the regional language.

ROLES OF SCERT

SCERT conducts the following programmes for teachers for their

professional enrichment.

1. SEMINARS – It can be arranged on various educational problems

concerning any aspect of education. A working paper is prepared before

hand and circulated among the participants. Then it is read and discussed

in the plenary session. Seminars can be held on re-orientation of

educational objectives, curriculum improvement, new techniques of

teaching, administration and supervision etc.

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2. WORKSHOPS – A workshop differs from a seminar. In a workshop, the

approach is more practical. All the participants participate actively and

make a significant contribution. A workshop is organised to consider

intensively practical problems of classroom teaching. Workshops can be

organised on lesson planning, curriculum construction, test construction

etc.

3. REFRESHER COURSE – Purpose is to enable the teachers to keep

abreast of the latest developments in their subjects as in theory and

practice of education.

4. CONFERENCES – It can be organised on subjects of practical interest,

such as revision of school curriculum, selection of text books, report of

successful educational experiments.

5. STUDY GROUPS – Teachers of different subjects can form study group

which may meet once a week or fortnightly.

6. SCHOOL PROGRAMMES – This include club meeting, faculty meeting,

study circles, exhibitions in the school, experimental projects, film shows,

demonstration lessons etc.

7. STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL WRITING – Teachers can study various

publications of NCERT, Extension Service Departments of Colleges to

acquaint with the latest research findings.

8. MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMMES – This include educational tours, visits

to places of educational importance and teacher exchange programmes

can be organised for the professional growth of teachers.

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ADVANTAGES OF STATE SYLLABUS

State board syllabus is designed by the Department of Education of

the concerned state government. That implies that the syllabus

changes for every states of India. Each state government looks after

educational issues pertaining to this system.

The level of education of state boards is considered easier than

CBSE and ICSE boards.

They try to accommodate even students with lower IQ to complete

their schooling successfully.

DISADVANTAGES OF STATE SYLLABUS

In state syllabus the quality of text books and teaching methods are

not good as compared to other syllabus.

They do not focus on competency for entrance examinations of

medical and engineering. However, the engineering and medical

colleges are instructed to allocate higher number of seats for state

board students than other students.

KCF

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By taking the idea of NCF - 2005, the state for the first time develop

a curriculum framework at 2007. Whenever there should be curriculum

reforms, our state responded to them in the past. After formation of

NCERT – 1961, Kerala followed all the curriculum reform efforts initiated in

National level. In 1997, effort for the formulation of a comprehensive

curriculum focusing on teaching and learning was attempted in Kerala.

Then later CCE came in to effect. It is process oriented, activity based

approach, viewed learner as constructor of knowledge.

INPUTS FOR THE NEW CURRICULUM UNDER KCF 2007

Kerala has a long heritage of educational reforms initiated by

various social movements.

We have been carrying out a variety of quality initiatives under

DPEP and later SSA for the last one decade.

We had devised much insight through our field experience in

evolving new text books and teacher support materials in tune with

the emerging paradigm and trying out them at various levels.

There was NCF 2005 which proclaimed the necessity to reform the

schooling system prevailing in the whole country.

AIMS OF EDUCATION ACCORDING TO KCF – 2007

Social justice – Give emphasise to promote culture of living and co-

existence.

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Awareness on environment – To develop a sense in preserving all

the available resources in nature.

Citizenship – To make each child responsible citizen of the society.

Nationalism – Give emphasise to human progress and universal

love.

Vocational skills – To promote vocational education to earn a

successful life.

THREE PILLARS OF KCF - 2007

1. Critical pedagogy explores the social dimension of a constructivist,

learner centred and process oriented class room.

2. Issue based curriculum which acknowledges that the process of

transforming the society and that of constructing knowledge are

complementary. It sensitizes the learner on various social issues

and instils in them a need to react to these issues.

3. Social constructivism, which categorically conceives learning as a

process of constructing knowledge and sharing it through individual

and collaborative efforts.

STAGES OF EDUCATON ACCORDING TO KCF – 2007

KCF (2007) classified the education in to four stages. They are;

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1. Pre-school Education

2. Primary Education

3. Secondary Education

4. Higher Secondary Education

1. Pre-school Education

This stage of education helps to build skills, vocational experiences,

interaction etc.

General education stream begins with lower primary to higher

secondary. At present pre-school education is not a part of formal

educational system (Anganwadi). Education takes place here

through activity and experience.

2. Primary Education

Most of students who enroll in primary schools undergo pre-school

education.

It implies,

a) Flexible curriculum

b) Effective engagement of social atmosphere

c) Knowledge gained should be beyond the boundaries of text

book.

3. Secondary Education

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Secondary stage of education includes classes from 8 to 10.

Activity oriented.

Group learning.

Require leader ship.

4. Higher Secondary Education

It includes classes of 11th (plus one) and 12th (plus two).

It is the terminal stage of general education.

Students get vocational skills.

It presents opportunities of higher studies in front of students

CONCLUSION

The SCERT (State Council Educational Research & Training) is the

parallel organisation to the NCERT that looks after the quality of education

at the state level, for which they receive the guidelines of the NCERT. The

SCERT is directly concerned with the in service programmes for secondary

school teachers. It is also directly and indirectly connected with the in

service training of primary and pre primary teachers by giving

administrative and managerial leadership to the activities of the District

Institute of Education and Training. It also develops curricula for schools,

prepare hand books and other instructional materials for teachers to

enable them make instruction modern and technology oriented. Like this,

KCF-2007 also brings many changes and new policies to the educational

field in our state. Curriculum is not merely syllabus and the scope of

curriculum is much broader and deeper. Also it encompasses various

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kinds of curricular and co-curricular activities as well as the various

aspects of the social, natural and educational environment with reference

to which the experiences are transacted. KCF launched to strengthen

primary, secondary and higher secondary education in Kerala and SCERT

make the syllabus for the different stages of education.

REFERENCES

1. ‘SCIENCE EDUCATION’ – Dr. K. Sivarajan

Prof. A. Faziluddin

2. ‘EDUCATION IN THE MODERN INDIAN SOCIETY’

- Dr. K. Sivarajan

3. ‘SCIENCE EDUCATION’ – Dr. T. K. Mathew

Dr. T.M. Mollykutty

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