The Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan(SSA) has introduced a new child-friendly learning method using tablet computers in government primary schools in the district.
The system, developed by SSA after experimentation with teachers and students for many months in real classroom situation, was recently introduced in Salem rural and Veerapandi blocks in the district on pilot basis.
The tablet computers have been distributed to five primary schools in each of these blocks in the ratio of one tablet computer for five students and one teacher. The children of classes I to III will be taught using the tablets in these schools.
A.Gnanagowri, Chief Education Officer, reviewed the progress of the new system, its adaptation cum training in the city on Saturday, in the presence of Palanisamy, assistant project director, SSA, and Ashok Kumar, assistant elementary education officer.
Under the new system, lessons will be taught for 15 periods per week using tablets. The subjects taught are Tamil, English, mathematics, science and environmental science.
The School Education department sources said that this system will be expanded to other government schools in a phased manner soon.
