Following the National Achievement Survey (NAS) survey, which found that Goa’s students were doing poorly in math and science, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that special training will be given to math teachers to upgrade them.
“The government takes primary education very seriously. Only if we provide primary education in a good way will only its good results be seen in the future,” Sawant added on Saturday.
The Chief Minister had virtual contact with teachers, students and parents during the ‘Shiksha Pe Charcha’ program on Saturday.
Referring to the NAS survey that suggested Goa students have performed poorly compared to the national average in maths, languages, social sciences and sciences, Sawant said every effort is being made to provide training to teachers.
“In the future there will be special training courses for mathematics teachers. We have brought together experts so that math teachers from all schools can receive training,” he added.
“In addition, the government has decided to train primary teachers, English teachers and para-teachers for an upgrade,” he said.
He added that the government focuses on the national education policy, 2020.
“The first five years, from the age of 3 to 8, are very important for students, so together with teachers, parents should also work on the progress of students,” said the Chief Minister.
“We have prioritized language and mathematics. If it is taught systematically to students at a young age, it will help them in the future as well,” Sawant added.
Several months ago, the Chief Minister had questioned the Education Brotherhood as to why the educational standards in Goa in several subjects including Mathematics and Science were below the national average while being well paid and having all the infrastructure in place.
“We are below the national average in math and science. When this news was published, who were people criticizing? The blame lies with the government and with me as Minister of Education. Am I going to teach students? Do I go to school (to teach)? Am I following their studies? Who teaches them? You compare our state with that of others. Is there a shortage (in provisions)? Infrastructure missing? Salary is less? Have we hesitated to give you (whatever is asked)? Everything we’ve given. Why less average then? I’m concerned about our students,” Sawant had said of the Goa Headmasters Association’s program.
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