Shillong, Jan 16: Community Integrated Skill Learning will soon be part of the school curricula for classes VI to X.
The state cabinet on Friday approved the proposal for introduction of the subject aiming at incorporating practical skills into the existing physical and health education curriculum.
Under the system, 50% marks will be allocated to students learning a skill from their family or community.
“We intend to put 50 percent of the marks for the students in that particular subject… where the students will be asked to connect with one skill or multiple skills that he/she would like to do,” Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma told reporters after the cabinet meeting.
The skill could be related to a family business or occupation, such as baking, farming, or blacksmithing, allowing students to learn from their parents or relatives.
This approach has multiple benefits, including equipping students with a productive skill, promoting continuity in family occupations, and fostering positive interactions within families.
“One, the child will end up learning a skill that is going to be of productive use in the future. Two, we will also ensure that there is a continuity in terms of that occupation of that particular family… and third aspect is the whole aspect of the social impact within families,” Sangma said.
The Chief Minister emphasized that this initiative will encourage students to engage with their parents and learn valuable skills, while also earning marks in their curriculum.
“It will encourage good or positive coordination within the family members and they can have a good social impact also,” he added.
