Emphasis on Coaching Culture to Improve Access Private Schools Divided

Post Date: September 1, 2022

Chief Minister A. Kejriwal launched the “COUNTRY’S FIRST VIRTUAL SCHOOL” Delhi Model Virtual School and said that students from across India will be eligible for admission. Affiliated to Delhi Board of School Education, this school is for class 9 to Class 12.
Private schools here have mixed views about the Delhi Model Virtual School launched on Wednesday, with some hoping it will increase access to education, while others are concerned that it will promote a coaching culture and the possibility of developing social skills. will limit.

Children acquire life skills that are important to be successful in life

School is not just a place to acquire cognitive abilities. It is a happy place where socio-emotional well-being is also taken care of. Children acquire life skills such as collaboration, empathy, problem-solving and media literacy that are vital to being successful in life.
The National Progressive Schools Conference, a body of over 120 private schools in Delhi, said virtual schools “WILL HAND OVER SCHOOL EDUCATION TO COACHING CENTRES ON A PLATTER”.

The level of concentration in an online class is also significantly lower

The principal of Delhi Public School, says – The other factor is that the attention of students in online classes is less than in offline classes. The level of concentration is also very low. With children complaining of fatigue and displaying apathy, online learning has been and will remain a challenge for those who cannot afford a laptop or smartphone.
It will be interesting to see how the government bridges the gap between affordability and opportunity for this section of the society.

Leaving school after class 10

There is a huge digital divide in our country. Many children were deprived of classroom teaching during the pandemic, – NPS president S. Acharya told media.
He said that due to the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), children are already dropping out of school after class 10, many of whom have joined coaching and dummy schools.

Virtual School will be helpful for students who cannot enrol in traditional schools

It has been started with a noble intention, especially targeting girls, and providing education to all. Hope it will get good response from students and parents, and admission registrations are in large numbers. This will also be an important step towards achieving good quality education for all, said- Principal of MRG School.
He also informed that virtual school will be helpful for those students who cannot enroll in traditional schools and cannot attend physical classes due to paucity of time, family responsibilities, long distance travel or any other constraint.

Parents around the world are trying to reduce their children’s screen time: Why?

By getting students to take online classes, a generation will be created that will be isolated, depressed and will not have the ability to interact with people. Echoing a similar sentiment, S Kumar, an assistant professor at Delhi University Said, WHY? PARENTS around the world are making efforts to “REDUCE CHILDREN’S SCREEN TIME, as it affects IQ, “INDIA IS MOVING BACKWARDS.”

Country’s first virtual school will prove to be a milestone in the field of education

Remember, the launch of the virtual school model is a laudable step. Chief Minister A.K. Said that the country’s first virtual school would prove to be a milestone in the field of education. He said that the classes would be online and the recorded lectures would also be uploaded online. Online learning is cost-effective, easily accessible, and proactive. This will contribute to greater integration of children in the education environment of this country.