Kolkata: The state school education department plans to introduce summer projects for all students from Class V to XII from this academic session. The projects will be graded according to the assessment system followed in schools.
The department on Thursday issued guidelines on the introduction of summer projects to various state-run schools.
The projects have been conceptualized keeping in mind the school syllabus so that students get a more hands-on approach to concepts and in-depth knowledge on subjects, education department officials said.
The initiative is meant to increase exposure to various life-skills and professions that will help students in determining their career paths and honing employability skills.
Students will be given five-seven days to complete the project after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in charge, as decided by the HoI. The assignments will be graded in line with the assessment system followed in schools.
Nodal teachers will be identified by the head of the institution (HoI) to design activities for the students. A meeting will be organised with parents to explain the importance of summer projects so that they encourage their wards to participate in them.
Students will be given five-seven days to complete the project after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in charge, as decided by the HoI. The assignments will be graded in line with the assessment system followed in schools.
“Summer projects have advanced to become a requisite for a successful career in the 21st century. These projects provide students with a toolkit for future success, by building upon their current interests and strengths through academic study, sports, music, and other co-curricular activities. Not only will they develop their current skill set, but they will also have the opportunity to venture into new fields and take on novel challenges. Students will gain soft skills such as collaboration, leadership, and independent thinking.
These are highly sought-after qualities and will be looked on favourably when they step out of the school system for higher education and even sharpen their employability skills,” an official explained.
The department on Thursday issued guidelines on the introduction of summer projects to various state-run schools.
The projects have been conceptualized keeping in mind the school syllabus so that students get a more hands-on approach to concepts and in-depth knowledge on subjects, education department officials said.
The initiative is meant to increase exposure to various life-skills and professions that will help students in determining their career paths and honing employability skills.
Students will be given five-seven days to complete the project after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in charge, as decided by the HoI. The assignments will be graded in line with the assessment system followed in schools.
Nodal teachers will be identified by the head of the institution (HoI) to design activities for the students. A meeting will be organised with parents to explain the importance of summer projects so that they encourage their wards to participate in them.
Students will be given five-seven days to complete the project after which they will submit the assignment to the teacher in charge, as decided by the HoI. The assignments will be graded in line with the assessment system followed in schools.
“Summer projects have advanced to become a requisite for a successful career in the 21st century. These projects provide students with a toolkit for future success, by building upon their current interests and strengths through academic study, sports, music, and other co-curricular activities. Not only will they develop their current skill set, but they will also have the opportunity to venture into new fields and take on novel challenges. Students will gain soft skills such as collaboration, leadership, and independent thinking.
These are highly sought-after qualities and will be looked on favourably when they step out of the school system for higher education and even sharpen their employability skills,” an official explained.
