’Homework in School Education’ survey from November 15

’Homework in School Education’ survey from November 15

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Nov 14, 2015: Renni D’Souza, director, Padi Mangaluru,  told media that  Department of Public Instructions in association with NGOs working in educational field is conducting a survey on ’Homework in School Education’. The survey, which is being conducted through Makkala Mantapa Shikshana Adhyayana Kendra and Padi Mangaluru will commence in Dakshina Kannada district from November 15.

The survey is to reveal whether homework really helps children’s educational growth and help design standards to make extended learning a streamlined process. At least 50 volunteers will carry out the survey by involving students, parents and teachers of selected 100 schools in five talukas of the district.

The survey work, which will be taken up under the guidance of education expert Sukumara Gowda, is expected to be completed by December 5. "We have designed a survey tool comprising three major elements including a questionnaire, interview and a discussion. Team consisting of 10 volunteers will be deputed to each taluk. After using questionnaire and interview tools, an analysis will be held involving students, parents and teachers in the third stage. The discussion will be an open platform, where stakeholders may express opinion on the subject," Renni said and added that the process will help the government to make changes to the extended learning process.