Roshan Gupta’s Post

Really the issue to be considered with top notch priority… Unable to save our future generation? Educational Institutions not up to the mark to deal with this issue? A worrying scenario to be addressed by all stakeholders… Opinions are solicited.

"𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗮’𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!" 🚨 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗦𝗖 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! 🚨 The Maharashtra government is making a significant change to help students struggling in Mathematics and Science. Previously, students needed at least 𝟯𝟱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 to pass. But now, students scoring as low as 𝟮𝟬 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟭𝟬𝟬 will still be allowed to move on to Class 11—though there’s a twist! 🎓 🔍 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵? Students scoring between 20 and 34 marks can still advance to Class 11, but their mark sheets will have a note indicating that 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Alternatively, they can retake the exams to improve their scores. 🧠 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲? Rekhawar, director of the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), explained that this decision 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀. It also acknowledges that some students excel in humanities or arts, even if they face challenges in STEM. 🖌️📚 📋 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁? This change will be implemented with the new curriculum rollout across Maharashtra. The idea is to open doors for students to continue their education and discover their strengths, rather than getting stuck due to poor scores in math and science. 💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲? Do you think this move will help students or encourage complacency? 

This is a political blunder of ghastly proportions! Let me explain why: We moved to Maharashtra in 1984 and have now lived and worked here for 40 years! There is an ideal in Maharashtra called the "Marathi Maanus". A "Marathi Maanus" refuses to accept even one rupee that he has not earned honestly. To give an example of a personal experience that I often bring up: In the pre OLA/Uber era, when auto rickshaws and taxis still used to run on meter, it was always the Marathi auto and taxi drivers who would take you wherever you wanted to go and charge you strictly by the meter. Non Marathi drivers usually haggled (and their meters usually ran faster too 😏!). There was a time when I owed 58 rupees. I handed the driver a 50 and 10 and started to walk away assuming he will find it difficult to find Rs. 2 in change. But no! He called from behind: Thamba Saheb! Gave me a Rs. 2 coin and said "Mai utna hee leta hai jitna mera banta hai!". That's a Marathi Manus! And people who dodge, cheat, and try to make money through unscrupulous means are referred to as "Chindi Chors". The below 👇 is chindi chori at a whole new level 😏! This is Maharashtra telling the rest of the country and the world that their students can't even score 35/100 in maths and science - but still want a pass grade! Marathis are too self respecting a people to allow this. They will oppose. And the present government will find itself discredited for this move. (Did you know that Gujarat and Maharashtra were once one state called Saurashtra? Gujarat has already collapsed in education. For absolutely no fault of theirs, Gujarati students are today on the backfoot pretty much everywhere. Maharashtra was still holding on to some standards (although their board has been getting weaker compared to CBSE over the last few decades). But with this move, it will join Gujarat low on the national list and Marathi students will start finding themselves on the backfoot too. Bad move! Very bad move!)

𝗜𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 🤔 A few days ago, I visited a semi-urban school in Maharashtra with impressive infrastructure—spacious classrooms, a well-stocked library, laboratories, & a decent playground. The teachers proudly walked me through, sharing their methods & achievements. One detail stood out: a special division for "bright" students. These children were groomed from an early stage to excel in the Maharashtra government's Grade 5 & Grade 8 scholarship exams. They practiced relentlessly, solving up to 20 mock papers over a semester, & many secured top spots in the final scholarship exams. Curious, I asked how they managed time for this intense preparation. The answer: periods allocated for arts, sports, history, & geography were repurposed for exam drills. One teacher even mentioned that since these "bright" students would likely pursue science or technology, they could afford to skip social sciences. But this left me with a question: what about the rest of the students? Are we mistaking exam preparation for real education? What do you think? (Image shown is for illustrative purposes only) #QUESTEducationforall

How do we prepare our students to become problem solvers and solution providers in the real world? Listen to Prof. MAMIDALA JAGADESH KUMAR, UGC Chairman #UGC #Education #Students MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Why do we need to personalise education to meet individual student needs and provide it at scale? Listen to Prof. MAMIDALA JAGADESH KUMAR, UGC Chairman. #UGC #Education #Students MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

To win elections, politicians can go to any limit. Reducing passing marks in math and science to 20% in Maharashtra risks lowering academic standards, potentially weakening students' foundation in critical STEM skills. While intended to ease stress, this approach may foster complacency and reduce preparedness for higher education and job markets, where strong math and science competencies are essential. Rather than lowering benchmarks, efforts should focus on improving support systems—such as additional tutoring, modernized curriculum, and enhanced teacher training—to empower students to meet existing standards and succeed long-term. #maharashtra #india #education #job https://lnkd.in/dWjt8HtR

Such decisions are spoiling the quality of education at all levels - School and University. Both the governments and the private promoters are equal culprits in this. If this continues, University Degrees and Board Certificates will not even worth their weight in paper. To make India a developed country, we must stop such short cuts immediately. But the quality of our education system seems to be the least of our concerns. Maharashtra to promote students to class 11 even if they fail in Math and Science: How fair is it? https://lnkd.in/gg3gVwTK Download the TOI app now: https://lnkd.in/ducgiDhD

Observing the recent tumult surrounding the NEET UG examination, one cannot help but be dismayed by the pandemonium it has unleashed across the nation. The cacophony of dissent and fervent cries for justice reverberate through every corner, challenging the sanctity of our educational edifice. It is imperative, now more than ever, to uphold the pillars of equity and fairness that our legal system so ardently strives to protect. As we navigate through this maelstrom, let us remember that the scales of justice must balance the aspirations of our youth with the imperatives of due process and integrity. The current anarchy demands a resolute commitment to transparency and accountability, ensuring that every student's future is safeguarded with the highest standards of justice and fairness. The nation watches with bated breath, hoping that this storm will give way to a more just and equitable educational landscape. In these trying times, it is our collective responsibility to advocate for solutions that transcend political rhetoric and truly address the grievances of our students. Let us channel our energies towards constructive dialogue and reforms that will restore faith in the system. Together, we can turn this crisis into an opportunity for monumental change, forging a path that honors the dreams and aspirations of every young mind. #JusticeForStudents #NEETUG #EducationalEquity

The Government of India has introduced a significant change in the education system, impacting students in Classes 5 and 8. Here’s a simple breakdown of the new policy: The Key Changes: End of Automatic Promotions: Students in Classes 5 and 8 will no longer be automatically promoted to the next grade. They must pass their exams to progress. Competency-Based Exams: A new exam system focusing on students' skills and understanding rather than rote learning is being implemented. Why This Change? State Requests: In 2015, 23 out of 28 states requested a policy change, citing concerns over students' learning outcomes. Legal Amendment: The Right to Education (RTE) Act was amended in 2019 to accommodate this change after several states and Union Territories abandoned the automatic promotion approach. Additional Support for Students: Re-Exams: Students who fail will get another chance through re-examinations within two months. Teacher and Parent Guidance: Teachers are required to guide students and inform parents about their child’s progress. Remedial Teaching: Schools must provide extra help to struggling students. Focus on Learning Gaps: Efforts will be made to identify and address specific areas where students face difficulties. Implementation: The policy will be introduced in over 3,000 central government schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, and Sainik Schools. Aims and Vision: According to Sanjay Kumar, School Education Secretary, this policy aligns with the National Education Policy's (NEP) goals. It emphasizes improving learning outcomes and paying attention to students who need extra academic support. This new system aims to enhance the quality of education and ensure that every student receives the necessary help to succeed academically. #EducationReform #CompetencyBasedLearning #KendriyaVidyalaya #NavodayaVidyalaya #SainikSchools #SchoolPolicyChanges #LearningOutcomes #NationalEducationPolicy #RTEActUpdate #StudentSupport #RemedialTeaching #ExaminationSystem #SchoolLeadership #CentralSchools #EducationMatters #AcademicExcellence #SkillBasedLearning #EducationForAll #StudentSuccess #FutureOfEducation