The three language policy continues to dominate education discussions. Parents, teachers and schools continue raising concerns over its implementation. While in Goa, it has not made much of a discussion after the state guranteed a slow implementation for those opting for foreign languages like Portuguese and French, it has sparked debates in several states. Many …
The three language policy continues to dominate education discussions. Parents, teachers and schools continue raising concerns over its implementation. While in Goa, it has not made much of a discussion after the state guranteed a slow implementation for those opting for foreign languages like Portuguese and French, it has sparked debates in several states. Many institutions say they are struggling with the availability of teachers, adjusting timetables and textbook shortages.
“Students are aldready under pressure with the implementation of NEP, exams and so on. This is creating confusion among them and their parents”, said Rhea Fernandes a parent from Succour. Rhea goes on to say that though this doesn’t affect her child as he studies all Indian languages, she can understand what it may be for those who are getting affected.
Teachers also believe that the policy needs to be implemented slowly and class wise, considering the children who are in their final year and had opted for a foreign language years earlier. “The idea of promoting Indian languages is very much good. But schools need time for proper preparation and there is need of trained qualified teachers.” Said Myron Dias, teaching at Don Bosco High School.
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