Students of Classes I-III to get activity-rich, colourful textbooks when schools reopen
Students in Classes I-III will receive new, colorful textbooks designed to enhance learning when schools reopen on June 4. The updated syllabus emphasizes understanding and engagement over rote memorization, incorporating various teaching methods such as stories and games. Additionally, the textbooks promote social skills and gender equality, reflecting diverse family structures and roles.
- ▪The new syllabus includes activity-rich textbooks for Classes I-III.
- ▪Textbooks aim to move children away from memorizing lessons for exams.
- ▪The curriculum integrates values, life skills, and socio-emotional learning.
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Colourful, activity-rich textbooks with the new syllabus awaits students of Class I-III as schools reopen on June 4.The new syllabus formulated in December has mainstreamed the Ennum Ezhuthum scheme, which previously had four distinct categories with separate workbooks and textbooks to cater to children falling under various types of learning.“The fundamental driver was to move the child away from memorising lessons for examinations. We wanted the child to learn by understanding, enjoying and applying the learning in his life,” said school education secretary B. Chandra Mohan.Pointing out that the unique factor of the textbooks was the teaching of the concept, he said that every concept is taught in a joyful, engaging and experiential manner.
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