“Although online and semi-online teaching-learning activities are carried out through live classes, as well as worksheets or activity sheets, they cannot replace the teaching-learning process in the physical classroom” the DoE said in the letter.
“In order to provide students with a reasonable time to study in person at the schools, it is requested that the ongoing academic session be extended beyond March and that the CBSE board examinations not take place before May 2021 Consequently, the next academic session can start from July 2021, “he added.
The department has requested to further reduce the curriculum for the current session, maintaining the COVID-19 pandemic status and the remaining time available in the session for classroom instruction.
“The CBSE had cut 30% of the syllabus in all subjects in anticipation of the opening of schools in July, but schools in Delhi are closed until October 31. Sample questionnaires are also requested to align With the shorter syllabus for the 2020 -21 session it can be prepared to the latest question paper design and available to students as soon as possible, “said the DoE.
“Project and practical assignments are an integral part of any topic that includes the assessment of desired skills and competencies. It is relevant that students practice the same for a sufficient period of time. The board is requested to provide detailed guidance regarding the realization of these practical exams in such conditions or any other alternative modality that replaces the practical part of the subject ”, he added.
Universities and schools across the country were ordered to close on March 16 to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. On March 25, the Center announced a nationwide shutdown. While various restrictions have been gradually relaxed in different phases of the ‘unblocking’ since June 8, educational institutions remain closed.
However, according to the latest ‘Unlock 5’ guidelines, schools, universities and other educational institutions outside of the COVID-19 containment zones may reopen after October 15. The final decision on the reopening of the institutions was left to the states and territories of the Union.
The Delhi government has decided to maintain the status quo on school closings until October 31, after which a review of the situation will take place.
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