Shaala Siddhi 2023-24
The NPSSE (Shaala Siddhi) is an initiative for evaluating schools and improving school education quality, which includes both the elementary and secondary levels. NPSSE visualizes ‘School Evaluation’ as the means and ‘School Improvement’ as the goal. It refers to evaluating the individual school and its performance in a holistic and continuous manner leading to school improvement in an incremental manner. The major objectives of NPSSE are to develop a technically sound conceptual framework, methodology, instrument, and process of school evaluation to suit the diversity of Indian schools; to develop a critical mass of human resource for adaptation and contextualization of the school evaluation framework and practices across states.
The Shaala Siddhi programme aims to reach 1.62 million schools in the country. It intends for developing a common understanding across stakeholders of the what, how and why of school evaluation. As a part of Shaala Siddhi endeavour, the School Standards and Evaluation Framework (SSEF) is developed as an instrument for evaluating school performance.
Shaala Siddhi 2023-24 – Key Objective
- Enhancing Pedagogical Practices: Places a strong emphasis on upgrading teaching methodologies to make learning more engaging and effective.
- Assessing Learning Outcomes: The program seeks to assess the actual learning outcomes of students, moving beyond rote memorization to practical application of knowledge.
- Infrastructure Development: Ensuring that schools have the necessary infrastructure and resources to facilitate quality education is a top priority.
- Teacher Training: Continuous professional development for educators is at the core of Shaala Siddhi, enabling them to adapt to changing teaching paradigms.
Promise of Shaala Siddhi 2023-24 Praogram
- Quality Enhancement: By focusing on learning outcomes and upgrading teaching methods, the program ensures that students receive a high-quality education.
- Accountability: With transparent evaluations, schools are held accountable for their performance, driving them to strive for excellence.
- Inclusivity: Involving stakeholders ensures that the education system becomes more inclusive, catering to the diverse needs of students.
- Data-Driven Improvements: The use of data for decision-making empowers educators to make informed changes that benefit both students and teachers.
