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Efforts Initiated or the Process of Transformation

Situation - challenges in school:

At present the enrollment in Government schools is decreasing year on year. Parents lost
their trust on Government schools and prefer to join their wards in private schools even though
they are quite expensive.
 In Government schools, most of the time, both head teacher and teachers are being engaged
in clerical works and non academic works which are causing lack of seriousness towards the
behavior of the students and lack of accountability in teaching learning process results poor
academic levels in children.
 The children are not engaged properly, irregular in attendance, not given responsibility in
undertaking some of the works and participating in school activities.
 The undesired gap between school and community is increasing day by day. The available
resources are not being utilized to the optimum level for an effective transaction of
curriculum.

(A). Process of transformation - Preparatory strategies:

(i) Human Resources:

 In-house orientation: Firstly, an in-house orientation was conducted to our staff stating the
present situation and the strategies to redress the challenges. Held discussions to inspire self
and to understand the effects of family back ground, socio-economic status, and emotional
imbalances of students on achievement levels.

 Caring the children - Pity to Empathy: Inspired the teachers to feel empathy towards
the children rather than showing pity, pity towards under privileged children lowers the
self confidence and expectations. Encouraged teachers to establish a school culture of
caring.
 Embodying respect: Students of low socio economic status should feel that they are
normal and respected. Hence respecting culture is established, irrespective of their
standards and behaviour. With this environment they can regain the confidence what they
lost in society. Discipline is also ensured through positive relations only, not by exerting
power or authority.

 Being inclusive: Teachers are requested to use inclusive language to create a familiar
atmosphere. Identifying every child for their talent in one or other thing and appreciating
them in assembly to make them feel special. Not only achievements but the efforts are
also identified and honored. Labeling, demeaning, bullying are avoided.

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