NEW DELHI: With the aim of strengthening academic support for non-formal learners, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has invited applications from principals, vice-principals and subject teachers to develop Class XII support material for Patrachar Vidyalaya students.
The circular posted on the department’s website on Monday called upon educators from government schools to contribute as team leaders or members in preparing subject-wise content aligned with the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) curriculum. The initiative aims to bridge academic gaps for students enrolled in Patrachar Vidyalaya, many of whom rely on self-study and limited classroom interaction.
The proposed material will go beyond basic textbooks, offering chapter-wise notes, important questions, assignments, model papers, competency-based exercises, and insights into previous years’ question trends. Officials say the aim is to provide structured, exam-oriented guidance tailored specifically to the needs of open school learners.
Interested applicants were required to submit their credentials, including teaching experience and prior involvement in academic writing or study material development, by June 10. Preference, the circular notes, will be given to those familiar with both NIOS and CBSE frameworks.
For each subject, a team will be formed comprising one Principal or Vice Principal as coordinator, four subject teachers, and an IT/Data Entry operator. The work will be conducted at the coordinator’s school, with a deadline set for mid-July.
To incentivise participation, regular teachers will be granted earned leave under CCS rules, while guest teachers will receive attendance certification, counting their contribution as on-duty workdays.
Education officials view this as a significant step in standardising and improving learning resources for Patrachar students, who often face challenges due to irregular schooling patterns.
“By tapping into the expertise of experienced educators, the department hopes to create high-quality material that not only supports exam preparation but also enhances conceptual understanding,” read the circular.
A significant step
Education officials view this as a significant step in standardising and improving learning resources for Patrachar students, who often face challenges due to irregular schooling patterns. “By tapping into the expertise of experienced educators, the department hopes to create high-quality material that not only supports exam preparation but also enhances conceptual understanding,” read the circular.
This story is reported by Ifrah Mufti