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.

Presentation by:Amrin Taj . K (B.Com –Honours)

Madhumitha . R ( B.Com – A&F)

Thejasvini .R ( B.Com – A&F)

S.D.N.B.Vaishnav College For Women