Bhubaneswar, June 12: Based on the Odisha Curriculum Framework–School Education 2025, the academic burden of subjects from Shishu Vatika (pre-primary level) to Class VIII will be reduced. In this regard, the Project Director of OSEPA has informed all District Education Officers.
According to the guidelines:
Out of the 230 working days fixed for the academic year, 20 days will be reserved for various formative assessment activities.
In accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, another 20 days will be set aside for annual functions and other celebrations.
Ten bagless days will also be observed annually.
Thus, 190 days in the academic year will be treated as actual teaching days.
Each working day will consist of seven periods. After teaching hours, teachers will review the day’s activities and prepare plans for the following day. They will also discuss students’ academic progress with the School Management Committee and parents.
School Timing and Period Structure
From Monday to Friday, schools will function from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
On Saturdays, classes will run from 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
There will be a total of 42 periods in a week.
A 10-minute break will be provided after the second period.
Focus on Practical Learning
During art education periods, theory and practical classes related to drama, music, dance, songs, and visual arts will be conducted, with greater emphasis on practical learning.
For subjects such as:
Mathematics
Science
Art Education
Physical Education
Vocational Education
two consecutive periods will be combined, allowing 80 to 90 minutes of teaching time.
Special Session for Shishu Vatika Students
During the first period of every day, the first 15 minutes will be devoted to a circle meeting for Shishu Vatika students. During this time, teachers and children will engage in free and open interaction.
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