ACADEMICS

The successive academic results of JNVs in public examinations conducted by CBSE and the records about placement of students after passing out from the Vidyalayas are a clear pointer that the Samiti is moving in the right direction. The results of Class X and XII examinations of JNVs have been consistently better than the overall CBSE national averages.All the teachers are asked to prepare target and action plan in the beginning of the academic year. The plan of action must include completion of syllabus, number of above average and below average students, remedial plan, textbooks, reference books, other supporting materials, measures for quality result etc.

Medium Of Instruction(Three Language Formula )

In view of the fact that most of the students admitted were taught earlier through the medium of the mother-tongue/regional language(Malayalam), instruction is provided through the same medium upto Class VIII during which time intensive teaching of Hindi & English both as language and subjects is undertaken through skilful use of the media and modern techniques of teaching languages, so that switch over to Hindi/English after Class VII or VIII presents no difficulty. Thereafter the common medium in all Navodaya Vidyalayas is mother-tongue in junior classes and Hindi or English in senior classes.

Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation

Introduction of the Scheme of Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation is the only alternative to de-emphasis the system of external examinations. The Scheme has been introduced effectively in all the JNVs since 1989-90 with the following objectives :

a) To make evaluation an integral part of teaching learning process.
b) To use evaluation for improvement of students achievement and teaching learning strategies on the basis of regular diagnosis followed by remedial instructions.
c) To make a sound judgment and to plan timely strategies on the basis of regular diagnosis followed by remedial instructions.
d) To facilitate sound judgment and to take timely decisions about the learner, learning process and the learning environment.
e) To maintain desired standard for performance using evaluation as a quality control device.
f) To provide scope for self-evaluation by teachers and students. Special training has been provided to the Principals and teachers to ensure maintenance of CCE records in proper order.

Special planning for class X and XII

As the said classes are going to face the public examinations, the syllabus of the said classes will be completed as early as possible as per the guidelines of the N.V.S., so that teachers will be able to give more and more revision in their subjects. Students will be classified into different groups i.e. A, B, C, D, E & their performance will be evaluated by full length examinations and simultaneously graphical representation of the progress of the students will be maintained to mark their improvements continuously.

Remedial and Supervisory class

To strengthen the academic performance of the bright students and to increase the performance of low achievers a special time table has been prepared for remedial and supervisory study.

Planning of Academic Activities

Instructional design in JNVs is a sequence of events that a teacher plans, organizes and carries out in order to create a learning environment. It is concerned with the structure of contents to create a suitable learning environment. The following activities will be taken up to improve the academic activities in the Vidyalaya

Timely analysis of Unit tests, Term Test, Pre-board exams

Intensive plan of action by visiting officers during Panel Inspection and the timely implementation of the same.

Regular review of performance of weak students along with proper counselling.

Remediation for slow learners.

Extension of Library facilities whenever students need with the assistance of Librarian and subject teachers.

Preparation of model answers for difficult chapters to assist slow learners.

Periodical academic meetings with students and teachers for detailed discussion and to prepare revised plan of action.

Preparation of synopsis of every unit/ lesson/ chapter subject wise.

Students to maintain diary in respect of each day’s study and to sort out difficulties faced if any in respective subjects.

Proper supervision of student’s study in the classroom during stipulated study hours.

Appropriate use of teaching aids and diagrams.

Analysis of question wise performance and identification of concepts which students couldn’t answer fully.

Ensure effective teaching i.e., child centred teaching.

Ensuring an effective teaching with full commitment to encourage students to read, write, analyze questions, demonstrate and discuss.

Usage of teaching techniques according to the needs of bright and below average students.

Timely assessment, testing, evaluation and remediation.

Revision of course material and effective execution through child centered activities and learning practices.

Ensuring good and effective teaching by utilizing the full scope of Information Technology.

Classroom teaching to be interactive, group oriented, co- operative and individualistic.

Aiming the tests to fully assess the knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation of the contents of curriculum.

Teachers should aim at developing concentration, hard work, self confidence, motivation, competitive spirit, time management and communicative ability for effective learning output.

Students should be well acquainted with the weightage of marks, types of questions and time management techniques for better performance in the tests.

Teachers to prepare individual modules chapter-wise for the students to practise daily during their study periods.

MEASURES FOR IMPROVING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

In order to have a systematic and successful achievement of the activities planned above the following measures are taken.

The Vidyalaya will conduct the Unit tests and their marks will be analyzed and proper remedial steps will be taken which will help the slow learners.
The Vidyalaya will conduct practical tests, oral tests and assess projects done by the students.
A self rating form to be administrated to the students so that they can come out with their weaknesses and strengths. This will help the teachers to take up the teaching accordingly.
The teachers will conduct chapter- wise revision tests weekly. The tests will be objective type questions, short answer type questions and essay type questions.
Model answer papers will be used by the teachers to help the students in understanding the concepts.
The students will be regularly monitored by the Principal, Vice Principal, teachers and other staff members at regular intervals.
The parents too will play an important role in offering academic support and every month, the academic results will be displayed on the Notice board for parents to analyze the performance of their wards.
The students will be provided stress free environment that will help the Vidyalaya to achieve academic excellence.
The Vidyalaya will use the old question papers for practice.
The Vidyalaya will conduct subject committee meetings at regular intervals.
The exchange of teachers from other Vidyalayas will be encouraged for the benefit of the students.
Slow learners to be identified right from the beginning and encouraged to come to the mainstream.
The teachers will give timely remedial measures & personal attention too to the slow learners.
Slow learners will be given practice in extra questions so that they score better marks.
Giving extra grammar practice to the students.
The class work, home work will be checked regularly.
The Vidyalaya will follow the instructions given by the Regional Office from time to time without fail.
The Vidyalaya will take care of the health of all students.
The Vidyalaya will provide good diet to the students.
The teachers will integrate technology based activities in the teaching learning process in classrooms.
Use of O.H.P. for answering verbal questions, map work, diagram related questions and other visual questions.
High achievers are given extra challenging questions so that they may score higher marks.
Self study and supervised study will be monitored properly.
The House master/ mistress will take a lot of care during their study in the dormitories during night time.
Routine on Sundays and holidays to be planned and executed properly.
Review meetings with children once in a month.
Practice papers supplied by NVS for Board classes to be used effectively.
Activity based learning will be ensured in Science in lower classes for generating curiosity among them for Science subjects.
Conducting counselling sessions with subject teachers for the board going students to overcome examination phobia and redress grievances if any related to the learning of subjects.
Giving due consideration for relaxation and entertainment to the students daily.

ACADEMIC MONITORING:

First Phase: - The Principal and the Vice Principal will monitor the classes of all teachers every month.

Second Phase: - It will be monitored by the Principals of neighboring vidyalayas once in a year along with Officials of Regional Office(Panel Inspection).

Third Phase: - It will be monitored by officials of the Regional Office/Head Quarter once in a year.

Academic monitoring will consist of the following areas.

1) Split up of syllabus.

2) Syllabus completion Report.

3) Class Room observation.

4) Tests and analysis.

5) Home work and assignment

6) Review of the slow learners and Remedial measures with continuous feedback

7) Result Meeting once in a month.

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