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    Points:7

    How good is the single-teacher school concept?

    In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, I have seen some primary schools where the number of students is very less. From the first standard to the fifth standard put together the total number of children will be around 20 or 25 in such schools. So the government is appointing only one teacher by calling them single-teacher schools.

    Even though the total number of students is less, there will be students in each class. When such students are asked to sit together, I am not able to understand how the teacher will manage and teach them. Can only one teacher for all 5 classes perform well?

    I feel they can club the schools and have more number of teachers instead of having such many schools. What are the views of other members on this?
  • #774624

    Points:4
    I think it would not have any tangible benefit of managing the teachings of the pupils of the different classes through a single teacher. It could be termed as the mockery of the teaching. In that sense neither the teacher nor the pupils would be satisfied with such an arrangement.
    Before taking up any decision to implement such an arrangement, the state - government should examine pros and cons before it is introduced into the system. The innocent students would not repent definitively due to such a system but later they would realise how their education was mismanaged by the school - authorities. But by the time, they realise their bad fate, it would be too late.

  • #774628

    Points:3
    The concept of single-teacher schools, where one teacher handles multiple classes with few students, has its pros and cons. While it allows education in remote areas and optimizes resources, managing multiple classes simultaneously can be challenging for a single teacher. Combining schools and having more teachers could enhance education quality, but this may not always be feasible due to various factors. A balanced approach considering student-teacher ratio and quality of education is crucial.

  • #774634

    Points:2
    From the point view of the teachers it is not advisable. Initially it may be seems to be alright but by time passing the teacher will get tired of taking classes or handling the children. A single class containing more than 25 students can also be managed by a single teacher but handling five classes is not tolerable.

  • #774642

    Points:10
    It sounds impractical to think of a single teacher imparting knowledge amongst a number of students of different classes. A teacher who is assigned a particular class has a lot of responsibility on his or her shoulders. One should understand that there is an hierarchy in the school education system. The principal is the head assisted by vice principal and headmistress or headmaster. Teachers are responsible to the coordinator of the department. Coordinator is responsible to the vice principal. For different classes, there is an respective class teacher who is responsible for the overall development of a set of students. There are subject teachers which shift from time to time from one class to another according to the schedule. For overall development of a student, it's very essential to embibe knowledge from expert teachers rather than a single teacher. We all know, a single person can't know everything. If there are different subjects, we require people who are expert in one subject and the other one in another subject. The cumulative effect of what knowledge was imparted to the students the 8hrs slot will be observed during the examination.
    If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything.

  • #774643

    Points:1
    That is a real problem. A teacher can't handle pupils from different classes in a single room. Even the students can't concentrate on their studies.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #774644

    Points:4
    When students are very less in numbers and resources are limited then only such a system can be put in place but that would not be able to take care of all the students in the school. What would happen is that teacher will take one class and ask other students to go to playground. After completing one class he will take second class and again ask other students to go to playground. This will go on till afternoon and then students will go home.
    That not only seems to be a complicated system but also the teacher's time given for students will be a minimum and in such conditions what students would learn is a big question.
    In some remote places such arrangement might be there but frankly speaking we should avoid such a situation in schools.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #774645

    Points:3
    It would create an opportunity where neither the teacher nor the pupils would appreciate such a situation. Teachers would not be comfortable with such a situation and while he would be teaching pupils of a class, what the students of other classes would be doing is an interesting question. It might be the way to save some resources of the state government with the formulation of a new policy but I doubt how far such a policy will be a workable one.

  • #775047

    Points:5
    In India, the concept of single-teacher schools has been implemented in rural and remote areas to address the challenge of providing education in regions with limited resources and infrastructure. While this concept offers certain advantages such as increased access to education and the potential for personalized attention, it also comes with notable disadvantages. Single-teacher schools often face resource constraints, lacking the teaching materials and facilities available in larger institutions. Managing a multi-grade classroom with students of different ages and abilities can be demanding for a single teacher, potentially affecting the quality of education. Additionally, students in such schools may experience social isolation and limited exposure to diverse perspectives. Despite these challenges, single-teacher schools can serve as a temporary solution to bridge the education gap in remote areas, but efforts should be made to address resource limitations, improve teacher training, and facilitate transitions to larger schools for a more comprehensive learning experience as students progress in their education.

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  • #775050

    Points:3
    In my opinion, it's only formalities. How can a teacher teach all the students of different classes and different subjects? No school is better than a single-teacher school. There are many other works a head of the institution has to do. So, when will he teach? We are destroying the future of the students by using this concept of single-teacher school.

    Preprimary and primary schools are the foundation and we are destroying this foundation.
    Honesty is the best policy.

  • #775053

    Points:1
    It is good to note that many of the members responded and all of them felt that single-teacher schools are just eye wash and no good education can be imparted by a single teacher to different class students. I think the state governments will think along similar lines and see that more teachers will be allotted to such schools.
    drrao
    always confident


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