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Although Maharashtra’s education minister, Dipak Kesarkar, said on Thursday that his department will initiate measures against government teachers such as cutting salaries by up to 50 percent if they fail to upgrade their skills, Pune Zilla Parishad said it has already taken several measures to improve quality of education. education transmitted in its schools.
Speaking to Indian Express on Thursday, Kesarkar said, “We have noticed that some teachers cannot teach; their teaching skills are poor. Hence, we will give them six months of training to improve their education. If they fail to improve, we will give them more training, but we will cut their salaries by 50%.” percent “.
Kesarkar said his ministry has already taken a large number of steps to impart quality teaching and improve the general environment in zilla parishads. “If a teacher is found to be consuming tobacco or in a state of intoxication, strict action will be taken,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Buni Zilla Parishad administration said it had “successfully” implemented a comprehensive strategy aimed at “revolutionizing” the education system. In Pune district, zilla parishad operates 4,800 primary and secondary schools and has up to 11,000 teachers.
When asked about the quality of teachers and their teaching capabilities, Pune Zilla Parishad CEO Ayush Prasad said, “Through a holistic approach focused on planning, training, promotion, support, monitoring and improvement, Pune Zilla Parishad has made great strides in enhancing educational facilities and outcomes for students in the region.”
Prasad added, “Zilla Parishad’s commitment to strategic planning, training, upgrading, support, monitoring and improvement has yielded commendable results. With an unwavering dedication to academic excellence, Zilla Parishad is driving positive changes in the educational landscape and providing students with the best possible opportunities for success.”
In order to ensure optimal use of academic time, Prasad said, Pune Zilla Parishad has implemented a ban on activities that distract from basic educational objectives. “Events, awareness campaigns and other non-academic activities have been eliminated to maintain a heavy focus on education. In addition, teachers now focus on student performance rather than recommendations from political leaders, promoting a merit-based approach to education.
Shobha Khandare, Principal of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) which was specially set up to improve academic merit, said, “Pune Zilla Parishad has provided term and subject study plans for each week of the academic year to ensure comprehensive coverage of the syllabus. These meticulously designed study plans enable teachers to deliver Curriculum effectively, ensuring that students receive a quality education. District authorities provide specific guidance to teachers, which strengthens their support system.”
She added, “In addition to completing training programmes, diet training and vocational training were linked to educational outcomes. They were given the authority to teach in the classroom, empowering them to effectively direct, monitor and supervise teaching practices.”
Zilla parishad officials said the Acharya Vinoba Bhave app has emerged as a vital tool for monitoring classroom activities. Teachers can report the coverage of syllabus, e-learning classes, and exams taken through this application. “Pune ZP has implemented a cascading monitoring system at school, group, block and district levels. The app also serves as a social media platform for teachers to share best practices, teaching techniques, teaching materials and promote peer coaching and collaboration.”
“We don’t have teachers who can’t teach at all. We have continuing professional development programs that help raise the level of teaching skills,” she added.
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