August Week 4 Activity

In recent news we are reading and watching about ‘schools reopening plans’ in different states. The Centre has framed a plan to re-open schools and other educational institutions in a phase-wise manner starting from Sep 1, 2020 to Nov 14, 2020. The modalities of the plan have been discussed by the group of secretaries attached to the Group of Ministers on Covid-19 management. The decision is likely to be notified as part of the final unlock guidelines to be issued later this month which would guide the states on unlocking the remaining activities too.

Do you think, in such situation where everyday cases of COVID 19 are increasing drastically, schools can be re-opened? But on the other side, if the Government decides to keep schools shut down for this academic year, what will be the consequences on the education sector, and most importantly on you as students?

Therefore, this decision should include opinions of all people/the school ecosystem, who are interdependent like school management, teachers, students, parents and government.

This week we encourage ACTIZENS to think, discuss, analyse the situation, and form a policy for school re-opening in their State by involving opinions of different stakeholders.

Details of members in your group –

Your Group’s Discussion –

1. Schools will re-open in our state
2. Schools will remain closed and online teaching will continue

Impact of your decision on different people involved – (Like Teachers, Students, Management, etc)

1. Students
2. School
3. Teachers
4. Parents

Draft a policy guideline based on your discussion –

1. In the State “_________________________” schools will be reopen/remain closed from/till ___________________________________________
2. Students of Grades ____________________________ will attend school/online classes
3. Schools should follow the below guidelines – (Add more if your group comes up with some additional points)

a.

b.

C.

Policy made on – ______________

Date – ______________

Signatories – ___________________________________________________________

Reflection Sheet –

While developing the Policy draft, have you noticed how you are linked with so many people around you? How inclusive decisions can be made in the society? Now think about the people who will be a part of of your decision and define their duties for implementing the policies made by the group.

1. Me (Student)
2. Parents
3. Teachers
4. School Management
5. School helpers
6. Education Department / State Government
7. Any Other

Policy Guidelines –

(Write down 10-15 guidelines for schools which they need to follow to re-open/ continue online teaching after discussion with your group members)