Child Rights Fueling India’s Development
Emphasizing on :
Child education :
“ Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow”
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.”
- Denis Waitley
Child has rights but due to age constraints is unable to claim her/his rights.
The rights of child are exercised by proxy through the family, society and state
INTRODUCTION
Society
Teachers &
Parents
Govt
Media
Corpor-ate
sectors
Elements of Society that influence
Child Education :
TEACHER CHILD PARENT
The destiny of India is being shaped in the classroom.
Future citizens of India depends on the role of schools and Teachers.
Building good character of young children involves
a)developing an ability to judge what is right
b)to respect what is rightc)to help them become courageous to do
the right,where the students requires moral support from teachers and parents.
GENERATION GAP ANALYSIS
Love and Affection Respect
Morals & values
Knowledge & wisdom
Indifferent attitude Neutral
Immoral Arithmetic output
GAP
1.
•Parental Attitudes
2.
•Curriculum issues
3.
•Mental Pressure
4.
•Scoring System
5.
•Reducing Parental Involvement
6.
•Child Abuse
GAP ANALYSIS
“Teach for life, through life, and throughout life” – Mahatma Gandhi
CASE STUDY ON ARVIND MILLS LTD.
SHARDA TRUSTAn Arvind Mills Ltd.Initiative to help Urban Poor
RESPONSIBILITY OF CORPORATE SECTOR
GYANDA MODEL(Fountain of Knowledge)
• Started in 2006
• Need for provision of quality education
• Completion of education for children studying in Govt. and municipal schools
• Tracks performance of all its students
• Direct contact with parents for the entire schooling journey
COMPONENTS OF GYANDA MODEL
PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SUPPORTIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
INNOVATIVE TEACHING, LEARNING METHODS AND MATERIALS
TRACKING OF STUDENT’S PERFORMANCE
S W O T ANALYSIS ON GYANDA MODEL
STRENGTH:Students complete
their educationFunding
WEAKNESS:Effective only for
few
OPPORTUNITIES:Quality and holistic
education for urban poor
Collaboration with MUNICIPAL SCHOOL BOARD
THREATS:Strong communication Co-operation of
Parents
MEDIA AND YOUNG CHILDREN
Technology rules the world today Indian cinema influence the students
of age group 8-14 the most Attachment to Indian cinema is like an
addiction A teacher was stabbed to death by a
15-year-old student Influenced by the hero who takes
revenge in the film AGNEEPATH
POSITIVE IMPACTDevelopment of
CommunicationEducational
ChannelsFostering interest
in school subjects World news
ROUTINE VIOLENCEBehaviorally Mentally Socially
TAMPERED LANGUAGE SKILLS
TOO MUCH OF SOCIALIZATION
DAMAGING ADDICTION
IMPACT OF MEDIA IN CHILD EDUCATION
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Government Role In Child Education
Constitution of India provides following rights to the children
ARTICLE 45 – Free and compulsory education till 14 years of age
ARTICLE 41- Effective steps can be taken by govt. to secure RTE
ARTICLE 38 & 39: Attends to eliminate inequality in opportunities and facilities for children
Sarva Shiksha AbhigyanMid day meal schemeOperation Black BoardDistrict Primary Education Program
Shiksha Karmi Project
SCHEMES FOR CHILD EDUCATION
PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
Breach of ACT
PROTEST
VIOLATION ISCONSIDERED
ADMINISTRATIVE
HIERARCHY
CORRECTIVEACTION/
MEASURES
Inadequate Teacher Qualification and Support
Low Teacher Motivation High AbsenteeismWeak foundation in primary education can derail child’s career
In addition to their teaching responsibilities, other non academic activities are thrust upon the teachers.
Challenges faced in Remote schools
FUTURE SCENARIO
Improving Primary Education – Critical Investment
PPP EducationHigh performing teaching
professionals in remote areasThus along with universalization of
education , accessibility and affordability should also be given equal importance.