Teachers, students hail reduction in syllabus of higher classes

Chapters, not included in the syllabus, to be available on different links and no question will be asked from such chapters in exams

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 03:17 AM Jul 25, 2020 IST

Shivani Bhakoo

Tribune News Service

Ludhiana, July 24

Realising difficulties being faced by both students and teachers in conducting online classes amid the pandemic, coming to the rescue of students, parents and teachers, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has recently decided to reduce the syllabus of higher classes up to 30 per cent.

The teachers, principals and students have welcomed the decision taken by the CBSE as it will definitely reduce the burden on students.

Coming as a breather, the move has brought much relief as the online classes were not being conducted as smoothly as regular classes in schools.

Paramjit Kaur, Principal, BCM School, said the reduction in the syllabus would be for classes IX to XII. There will be a reduction of chapters in all subjects up to 30 per cent.

“At the same time, another good decision has been taken by the CBSE. Chapters, which have not been included in the syllabus, will be available on different links and students can study those in case they want to. From the excluded chapters, no question will be asked in exams. The reduction in the syllabus has given much-needed relief to teachers as well as students,” the principal said.

One of the students of Class XI Gurtej Singh said though online studies had become the need of the hour, there was no comparison between the regular classroom teaching and online teaching.

“Honestly, we cannot concentrate properly during the online classes and face disturbances. At times, there is some background noise at our homes and we face poor Internet connectivity issues also. In such a scenario, students just attend the class to mark their attendance. We were worried as it is becoming difficult to understand every topic. But still we are trying hard,” the student said.

Even parents have welcomed the decision of the CBSE.

“None had expected the present crisis. We need to understand the situation and be safe till the world finds a cure for Covid. Regular exposure to mobile phones and computers is not good but there is no other option. By reducing the syllabus, the CBSE has given a breather to students, said Reena Mahotra, a parent, whose ward studies in Class XII.