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DECCAN CHRONICLE. | <a href="https://www.deccanchronicle.com/byline/indulekha-arakkal-1" style="color:rgb(171,15,12)">INDULEKHA ARAKKAL</a><div class="gmail-pubStamp"><div class="gmail-col-sm-5 gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-noPadding gmail-noMargin"><span class="gmail-col-sm-3 gmail-col-xs-3 gmail-noPadding gmail-noMargin"><b>Published </b></span>Apr 25, 2018, 2:58 am IST</div><div class="gmail-col-sm-6 gmail-col-xs-12 gmail-noPadding gmail-noMargin"><span class="gmail-col-sm-2 gmail-col-xs-3 gmail-noPadding gmail-noMargin"><b>Updated </b></span>Apr 25, 2018, 7:02 am IST</div></div>
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<div class="gmail-strap"><span>Recommendation based on opinion of experts that children learn better in their mother tongue.</span></div>
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children learn more in their mother tongue at a young age.</div>
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<p><strong>Hyderabad: </strong>The committee drafting the new
education policy for 2018 has been granted yet another extension, this
time until June 2018, bringing the number of extensions to four thus
far. </p>
<p>The most important change that the policy has recommended is the
inclusion of a student’s mother tongue into the syllabus at the primary
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<p>The recommendation was based on the opinion of educational experts
that children learn more in their mother tongue at a young age.</p><div id="gmail-zdt_362336_1_wrapper_2"></div>
<p>Professor of English Joycee OJ said, “The decision, if implemented,
will be a good step, but we shouldn’t limit children to one language.
Many fail to grasp lessons in English because their teachers literally
translate English sentences into regional languages. Not only does that
affect sentence construction, but it also creates a long-term impact.
The only way one can overcome this is by constant reading. Therefore,
the policy should concentrate on keeping subjects separate.’’</p><div id="gmail-zdt_362336_1_wrapper_3"></div>
<p>Under the present system, students can choose second language other
than English after Class 8. Most schools provide the option of foreign
languages, though the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has
proposed a move to remove foreign languages from the list, ostensibly to
ensure that students opt for indigenous languages.</p><div id="gmail-zdt_362336_1_wrapper_4"></div>
<p>The committee will be seconding that proposal. Foreign languages will
be taught as a fourth or elective language, but students will have no
choice but to learn three Indian languages. </p><div id="gmail-zdt_362336_1_wrapper_5"></div>
<p>The three-language formula will ensure that regional languages are compulsory.</p><div id="gmail-zdt_362336_1_wrapper_6"></div>
<p>“Many students used to opt for French as it is easier to score in it
as opposed to other languages. However, this will be a good step to
ensure that students take Indian languages seriously,” said Anitha
Suresh, a teacher.</p>
<p>Another suggestion from the committee is stress reduction, especially
during examinations, particularly in light of the alarming rise in
stress-related suicides among students, particularly during the board
examinations for classes 10 and 12. </p>
<p>The committee’s recommendations include longer study breaks, more
extra-curricular activities, and more marks for practical examinations.</p></div></div></div></div></div>
<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+<br><br> Harold F. Schiffman<br><br>Professor Emeritus of <br> Dravidian Linguistics and Culture <br>Dept. of South Asia Studies <br>University of Pennsylvania<br>Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305<br><br>Phone: (215) 898-7475<br>Fax: (215) 573-2138 <br><br>Email: <a href="mailto:haroldfs@gmail.com" target="_blank">haroldfs@gmail.com</a><br><a href="http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/" target="_blank">http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/~haroldfs/</a> <br><br>-------------------------------------------------</div>
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