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Goa`s Blurred Computer Literacy ProgrammeEven as the 2005-06 academic year has begun, the Computer Literacy Programme (CLP) launched with much fun fare by the Goa government a decade ago is yet to commence. Both the educational institutions and of secondary and higher secondary students seems to be in the dark over the fate of the programme for the current academic year. The controversy over recruiting 590 computer teachers continues. The teachers have been demanding regularisation of jobs on scales of normal teachers. And with this, the contract was discontinued at the time of the Presidents rule in the state when it was found that these computer teachers did not have teaching skills and some of them were undergraduates. Given the quality of computer institutes, the computer skills of those passing out are indeed suspect. All government teaching jobs for computers require at least a post-graduate diploma in computer applications (PGDCA) through a recognised university or a bachelors degree in computer applications (BCA) or even a masters degree in computer applications (MCA). There are over 150 teachers, who are not even graduates, having only completed the HSSC examination with some basic computer knowledge, Goas Education Minister Luizinho Falerio said. A few of the computer teachers are undergraduates. So is a diploma in computer applications through a nearby institute enough to actually teach in a classroom environment? To classify them as teachers is not possible, simply because we consider a lot of factors including the ability to wield control in a real classroom environment, says Umesh Joshi, former headmaster of Kasturba High School. Most of the principals are not sure of the teaching abilities of these contract teachers. Our students seemed to have problems with the teachers quiet often, said the principal of a Panaji-based school. When this unique concept a move that was supposed to make Goa IT literate was started, it was limited only to the higher secondary level, awarding the contract to a private firm, ICS. However, the BJP-government headed by the technocrat politician, Manohar Parrikar extended the programme in all the government-aided secondary schools in Goa. The Parrikar-government outsourced to a firm called ACES. During the Parrikar-regime, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary has issued instructions that all the educational institutions will have to follow a CLP syllabus and textbooks prescribed by the Goa Board. This academic year, the Goa Board has specified that the textbooks followed by the ACES should no longer be adhered to. As per the programme two practical classes and two theory classes are required to be held every week of duration of 35-40 minutes each, sources in the Education Department said. Charges have also been leveled against the Parrikar, who has been accused of favoritism on the computer teachers issue. As per the contract, highly placed sources claimed that the company hired several hundred youths, giving them a crash course in computer applications and spawned them out to schools across Goa. Each recruit was paid Rs 2,500 per month, which has remained unchanged over the years, sources informed. Supporting the contract teachers, Vijaykumar Kavikar, principal of Peoples High School said, IT-sector has ample of opportunities and the government must give priority to the IT education. These teachers are good enough and the government should renew their contracts. He felt there was no co-ordination between the Education Department and the Goa Board. Both need to take each other into confidence in planning out such schemes, he added. Even accepting a teaching job in colleges is on lecture basis. What job security could I have? question Emma Cardozo, the joint-secretary of the All Goa Computer Teachers Association. The lure of regularisation kept us teachers at their posts. We were given to understand that we would be confirmed as regular teachers, she said. However, the technocrat politician Manohar Parrikar passed the buck on the Pratap Singh Rane-government saying that the Congress-led government should consider their (computer teachers) problems sympathetically and recruits them on regular basis. Our (BJP) government had commenced the process to regularize these computer teachers, but work could not be completed due to the political turmoil, former CM Parrikar claimed. Getting them gainfully employed would be my first priority, says Faleiro. Many of them are on contract basis for the last 7-8 years and taking them back in service is not mentioned in the tender floated for a new contract on computer education in schools, during the Presidents Rule. I have asked for the files and the decision will be taken after studying the entire matter, the Education Minister said.
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F-TEC has announced a Job Guarantee Programme for those looking forward to a bright career in the field of IT and- ITES. The Job Guarantee Programme that is a part of National Computer Learning Mission of FS-HRD, is being launched across the country through the network of F-TEC, a computer training division of FS-HRD. FS-HRD is a Government registered and ISO 9001-2000 certified organisation. The NCL Mission covers computer literacy across all segments -children, youth and adults. The Job Guarantee Programme offers FS-HRD certified training programmes across a wide network of P-TEC authorized study centres spread over 124 locations in 12
F-TEC has announced a Job Guarantee Programme for those looking forward to a bright career in the field of IT and ITES. The Job Guarantee Programme which is a part of National Computer Learning Mission of FS-HRD, is being launched across the country through a widespread network of F-TEC, a computer training division of FS-HRD. The Job Guarantee Programme offers FS-HRD certified training programmes across a wide network of F-TEC Authorised Study Centres that are spread over 124 locations in 12 states covering 56 districts and one Union Territory.
Global finance service giant the Citigroup has recently launched a financial literacy centre in Mumbai. Chief Executive Officer of the Citigroup, Charles Prince, on his first visit to India in October 14 dedicated this centre for financial literacy to the Indian School of Microfinance for Women (ISMW), Ahmedabad. The school is a partnership between microfinance pioneers, SEWA Bank, Friends of Womens World Banking and Coady International Institute. The centre will provide training for both CEOs of grassroots microfinance institutions & professional from the industry. The course of the centre will cover the financial education such as needs assessment, curriculum development,
Distance education not only caters to the need of those students who are unable to enroll into a formal stream of education but also fulfils the need of lifelong learning among working professionals. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a BTech in Mechanical Engineering (Computer Integrated Management) programme for diploma-holders in engineering, who want to upgrade their qualification and skill-set. According to Gayatri Kansal,director, School of Engineering and Technology, IGNOU, The four-year BTech course is an opportunity for diploma-holders of engineering, who are working and cannot leave their jobs to pursue further education. The programme consists of three modules —
NIITs integrated programme NIIT has partnered with Delhi Public School, Ruby Park, to offer its integrated computer education programme, NIIT@School to the students. It will offer IT education and IT-assisted education programme to over 3800 children from kindergarten to ninth standard in Kolkotas premier school. The programme will range from infrastructure consultancy to facilities management, in addition to validated multimedia content mapped to school curriculum, courseware, assessment and certification of students.
Source dh Date 2005-06-15 Information Students of Central University, Hyderabad, along with a number of other organisations have succeeded in raising literacy levels in Serlingampally village of Andhra Pradesh. The Central University of Hyderabad is attempting to make community service a part of the learning process. The university is campaigning to achieve 100 per cent literacy in Serlingampally, a village in Ranga Reddy district, Andhra Pradesh. University Outreach Activity was initiated by Vice-Chancellor Kota Harinarayana in October 2003. Started as an adult literacy programme, it now imparts skills to the youth with the aim of setting up a
Aptech Computer Education has launched a state of the art centre at San and El Salvador VENTURE EL SALVADOR Aptech Computer Education has launched a state-of-the-art centre at San Salvador, El Salvador. This centre is placed at the Universidad Francisco Gavidia (UFG) campus. UFG is San Salvadors premier university for technology and science studies with over 10,000 students. The Aptech Certified Computer Professional programme would be offered as one of the higher education professional programmes, from their Centra de Educacion Continua (Centre of Continuing Education).
Bringing the lessons home Students in this English as a Second Language program can attend class in their pajamas if theyd like. Thats because class is at their home. The Adult Education Department of the School City of Hammond is introducing a new distance learning program called Study English at Home. The computer-based program will allow limited English-speaking people to gain English literacy skills for free. More : nwitimes.com
SSA to improve their level of education While Prime Minister Manmohan Singh talks about giving a fair share to Muslims in jobs, there are nearly 22 lakh Muslim children in the country who have not seen the inside of a school. Having a literacy rate of 59.1 per cent (as per Census 2001) compared to 65.6 per cent all India literacy rate, Muslims education in India is in a dismal state. According to SRI-IMRB Survey of 2005, 9.97 per cent of the total 2.25 crore Muslim children in 6-14 age group were estimated to be out of school (about 12 lakh
Thousands of Britains General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination scripts will be sent to India as part of a new computer processing this year, but the authorities here said no actual marking of answers will be done outside the country. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) exam board, which is operating the new system, said no actual marking of answers would take place outside the UK. A spokesman for AQA played down fears that the new system would be vulnerable to problems and delays, insisting that the first time it was used, marking was completed early. Theres no marking
Industry Oriented Aptech Computer Education recently announced the launch of its career programme - ACCP 2007 paired with English Language Enhancement and Workplace Skills programme. The organisation conducts research each year to find out the trends/concerns of the industry. The industry findings this year indicate that poor communication skills (22%), inadequate domain knowledge (18%) and inadequate workplace skills (17%) are the top three concerns of recruiters. ACCP 2007 is designed as a career course that ensures students learn the skills that make them employable without compromising on quality and fundamentals.
Source Education Observer Date 2005-04-07 Information Intel plans to invest 100 million dollars to its teacher-training programme, Teach to the Future. Central and State Governments Support the Programme Four Indian institutions are selected in its first phase from India viz SNDT, Osmania, Mysore and Pune universities. Bed Students will undergo for a special programme for computer enabled learning in the classroom. Central and State Governments also support the project and Intel also works with the Government to integrate technology in schools from Kindergarten to Graduation level. Two central Government school Boards, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samithy already adopted
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has commenced issuance of applications for Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme. All graduates are eligible for the course. On successful completion of the first year of the course itself the candidates would receive Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA). Classes would be conducted only on Sundays. All study materials related to the course will be delivered to the respective candidates at their doorsteps. Applications can be had from IGNOUs Programme Study Centre at 27, Taylors road, Kilpauk, Chennai 10, for Rs 50 on
F-Tec, a division of Foresight Society of Human Resources & Development (FS-HRD), a not-for-profit organisation headquartered in Delhi with presence across the country, has launched the Mahila Jyoti Yojna - 2006. Speaking on the occasion, Praveen Arya, President, FS-HRD, said, "F-TEC is working to achieve the target of 100 per cent computer literacy and employment generation to realise the dream of making India a developed nation by 2020. This project is launched to ensure the contribution of women in the field of IT and service industry without considering financial issues." Under this scheme, the institute will offer professional training programmes
India Receives Contract For Marking UK Examination Papers Thousands of Britains General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination scripts will be sent to India as part of a new computer processing this year, but the authorities here said no actual marking of answers will be done outside the country. The Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) exam board, which is operating the new system, said no actual marking of answers would take place outside the UK. A spokesman for AQA played down fears that the new system would be vulnerable to problems and delays, insisting that the first time it
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