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KASHMIR & NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020 || DR. AMARPREET KOUR

Many teachers have complained during surveys that the same
individuals are repeatedly selected for training programs, leaving
others out. This happens because authorities fail to update nomination
lists in their records. All teachers should get a fair chance to attend
these trainings.

Training sessions should not just be lectures. They should
involve two-way interaction and include expert talks or
hands-on activities to make them more interesting and useful.
There is a strong need for training teachers in basic technology skills,
like using computers, smartboards, laptops, and printers. For example,
teachers at High School Sitharan in Zone Khag have to visit markets
for tasks like typing or printing because they lack basic computer
knowledge. Training in technology would help them handle such tasks
independently.

In economically disadvantaged areas, especially in villages and Gujjar
communities, parental involvement is minimal. Many parents are
uneducated, and students are often engaged in agricultural activities
during June and July. Despite the presence of seasonal schools, their
standards remain unsatisfactory, highlighting the need for active
parental participation in education.

Asensitization movement, Baidari Jigeer, is essential to raise awareness
among parents and families about the value of education and vocational
training. This initiative would help reduce stigma, encourage parental
engagement in school activities, and ensure their active role in their
children’s academic success. In remote and far-flung areas, parental
involvement becomes even more critical for implementing policies
like NEP 2020. However, poverty and lack of education hinder such
engagement.

To address these challenges, teachers working in remote areas should
be provided with incentives to keep them motivated, while teachers
from headquarters should be encouraged to serve in these underserved
regions. Teacher training must also be prioritized, and regular
inspections by higher authorities are necessary to maintain standards.
Strengthening parental awareness and support, along with improving
teacher motivation and infrastructure, is vital for transforming the
educational landscape in these communities.

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