Andhra Pradesh to implement outcome-oriented education from upcoming academic year

Government schools in Andhra Pradesh will be switching to an outcome-oriented education from the upcoming academic year.

Andhra Pradesh government schools will be moving to an outcome-centric education from the upcoming academic year. This pattern of education is touted to bring out positive behavioural changes in students and transition them into global citizens by developing their social and collaborative skills.

In line with the National Education Policy 2020, the teachers and headmasters will be following the mantra of ‘child is not the reason for his or her low performance’.

School Education Commissioner S Suresh Kumar remarked, “Teachers and headmasters should be aware of it and take responsibility for the performance of students.”

“The State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) has been entrusted with the task of maintaining academic standards and ensuring all students attain the learning outcomes relative to their class and age,” he added.

Speaking to the news agency PTI, the commissioner said that the government’s top priority is the focused implementation of NEP 2020 via the revision and revamping of each area concerned with education while also keeping it in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Quality Education).

Government school infrastructure has been completely refurbished, consisting of new classrooms and digital learning aids apart from clean toilets, playgrounds, art sessions, etcetera, as part of the efforts to achieve the goals.Another ground-breaking programme aimed at cultivating talent in the proper direction will be the facility of career counselling for pupils from class VIII onwards, with teachers and parents involved.

School Education Commissioner S Suresh Kumar further said“We are creating a conducive learning environment in all schools under the Mana Badi: Nadu-Nedu programme.”