A leap to literacy
By Asha P Nair
08th December 2009 01:45 AM
The non-formal education policy approved by the State Government has given a new direction to the literacy programmes, which will now be headed by the state under a new banner - LEAP (Life Long Education and Awareness Programme) Kerala Mission.
The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA) which was facing uncertainty regarding its future, after the Centre cut all communication with it regarding the implementation of the literacy programmes quoting over-qualification of the state, can now heave a sigh of relief.The basic aim under this will be upgrading the concept from initiating people into the world of letters to equipping them to find space in a tech-driven and information-surplus society, says Asha P Nair
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* According to the concept of LEAP, the Class 1V equivalency programme will be made sort of mandatory primary education for illiterates.
* Steps will be taken to see that the person who completes fourth sits for the seventh and tenth equivalency examinations without hitches.
* The programme will target mostly adivasis, Dalits, coastal people, minorities and other social communities who need a helping hand.
* One important aspect of LEAP will be the focus on vocational training. Development of traditional and modern income-generating skills will be stressed with the help of outside agencies having expertise.
* The non-formal education policy underlines the need for exploring and utilising information technology tools for the uplift of illiterates and neo-literates. LEAP envisages the implementation of computer literacy programme and language learning skills as part of non-formal education.
* Learning of Hindi and English will be given prominence in LEAP, along with due importance to the mother tongue.
* The preraks and literacy volunteers will be equipped to meet the changing responsibilities under LEAP. The programme will be coordinated with the help of local bodies.
The Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA) which was facing uncertainty regarding its future, after the Centre cut all communication with it regarding the implementation of the literacy programmes quoting over-qualification of the state, can now heave a sigh of relief.The basic aim under this will be upgrading the concept from initiating people into the world of letters to equipping them to find space in a tech-driven and information-surplus society, says Asha P Nair
FEATURES
* According to the concept of LEAP, the Class 1V equivalency programme will be made sort of mandatory primary education for illiterates.
* Steps will be taken to see that the person who completes fourth sits for the seventh and tenth equivalency examinations without hitches.
* The programme will target mostly adivasis, Dalits, coastal people, minorities and other social communities who need a helping hand.
* One important aspect of LEAP will be the focus on vocational training. Development of traditional and modern income-generating skills will be stressed with the help of outside agencies having expertise.
* The non-formal education policy underlines the need for exploring and utilising information technology tools for the uplift of illiterates and neo-literates. LEAP envisages the implementation of computer literacy programme and language learning skills as part of non-formal education.
* Learning of Hindi and English will be given prominence in LEAP, along with due importance to the mother tongue.
* The preraks and literacy volunteers will be equipped to meet the changing responsibilities under LEAP. The programme will be coordinated with the help of local bodies.
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