: First to Launch Coding, Robotics Courses in Govt Schools, Goa Sets Example for All States #IndiaNEWS #Education In a move that aims to benefit 65,600 students and 540 teachers from government and

First to Launch Coding, Robotics Courses in Govt Schools, Goa Sets Example for All States #IndiaNEWS #Education
In a move that aims to benefit 65,600 students and 540 teachers from government and government-aided schools in Goa, the State government in March this year implemented its novel and first of its kind in India Coding and Robotics Education in Schools Scheme from the academic year 2021-22.
The scheme aims to incorporate computational and design thinking abilities, as well as programming, into the Goa state board curriculum to prepare students to the needs of the digital world in the 21st century. It was introduced by Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, who is also the Minister of Education. The State government is looking to make this sort of skill education (coding and problem solving skills) accessible to school-going children from all sections of society.
This scheme is a collaborative effort of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Directorate of Education, State Council Educational Research and Training (SCERT) and industry experts. A Project Management Unit (PMU) headed by Dr Vijay Borges reports to Dr Vivek B. Kamat, Director of DTE, and is tasked with the everyday functioning of the scheme.
“Presently, the mandate of this scheme is for middle school, i. e, Class 6, 7, and 8. The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has revamped the computer science syllabus of these classes based on the PMUs inputs. The PMU has created lesson plans for regular and optional syllabus. The idea is to tap into the creative and problem solving mindset of every student early on and provide training to convert it into a skill. The scheme also intends to achieve education through self exploration, where computers serve as fast feedback providers, helping the student evaluate ideas and improve early. This scheme was Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawants idea endorsed by visionary Goan scientist Dr Raghunath Mashlekar, who saw the merit in implementing it state-wide. The scheme became a reality once it was announced in the State Budget by the chief minister,�? Dr Vijay Borges tells The Better India.
While nations like the United States, Singapore and the United Kingdom have adopted a nationwide computing curriculum, the Goa Government, inspired by the National Educational Policy 2020 which has sought to introduce coding and greater exposure to technology for students from Class 6 onwards has taken a similar mandate state-wide.
Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant addressing a training program.
Why Coding and Robotics
Pallavi Naik, a school computer teacher in Curchorem town, believes the decision to introduce subjects like coding to young school students is necessary.
“Computational thinking, reasoning and problem solving are some must-have skills of the 21st century.

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