Govt model schools to handle emotional, behavioural issues

Updated on: Monday, November 14, 2011

The proposed 2500 model schools which the govt intends to set up under PPP mode across the country will not only meet contemporary requirements but will also have teachers handling emotional and behavioural problem of students.

"The schools will be unique in the context that they would have specialised faculty dealing with behavioural issues of students and find solution to emotional problems," HRD Ministry officials said.

To be set up on the patterns of Kendriya Vidyalayas, the education imparted in these schools would be holistic and integral touching upon physical, emotional and aesthetic development in addition to academics, they said.

The HRD Ministry is understood to have worked out the modalities for establishing them and is expected to place the papers before the Cabinet soon.

Special emphasis of these schools will be on teaching of Science, Maths and English and bridge-courses for weaker students.

The curricula designed would strive to inculcate leadership qualities, team spirit, participation abilities, development of soft skills and ability to deal with real life situations, the officials said.

Besides, there will be sufficient scope for sports, recreation and outdoor activities along with facilities like playground, gardens, auditorium etc, they said.

"These schools will have adequate ICT infrastructure, Internet connectivity and full-time computer teachers," they said.

The teacher-student ratio, as per the plan, should not exceed 1:25 to maintain standard and the classrooms should have adequate space to accommodate at least 30 students, the officials said.

The government has envisaged a total of 6000 model schools, of which these 2500 model schools will be set up under PPP mode.

Admissions to these schools will be provided on the basis of an entrance test with not more than 2500 students per institution.

According to officials, since these institutes would be set up under PPP mode, private sector is expected to have more share than the government in filling up the seats during admission.

Schools can also charge the complete fee from students admitted through private category.

Govt model schools to handle emotional, behavioural issues

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