Lack of attendance, virtual learning method: Here’s why K’tka high school students struggle with language subjects | Education News,The Indian Express

From virtual learning due to the pandemic to lack of attendance, teachers believe that there are many critical factors that have led to the downfall in the performance of students in language subjects.

The National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2021 revealed that students in Karnataka found it difficult to score in language subjects and have performed marginally lower than the national average. The students, especially of class 10, have achieved only 35 per cent in modern Indian Language compared to the national average of 41 per cent.

According to the data provided by the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB), the pass percentage in first language this year was recorded at 93.14 per cent compared to 93.32 per cent in 2020 and 94.16  per cent in 2019. The first language includes Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, English, English (NCERT) and Sanskrit. 

From virtual learning due to the pandemic to lack of attendance, teachers believe that there are many critical factors that have led to the downfall in the performance of students in language subjects. Teachers feel the lockdown has impeded the student’s learning skills, leaving them deprived of the basic understanding of alphabets as well.

“A class 8 student who progressed to class 9 and 10 in the last two years has lost touch to basic rules of language. This has contributed to a pass percentage of 77 per cent in Kannada, during this year’s SSLC result. However it is an increase of 10 per cent from 2018-19 but comparatively it is lower than other subjects,” says Vinay, vice-principal of Government High School, Yediyur. Vinay also mentions that the overall pass percentage of students opting for Kannada language has been decreasing in the school as majority of the students come from Urdu and other non-kannada speaking families, making it difficult for them to comprehend Kannada. 

Teachers also believe that virtual learning in language is not a practical option while preparing for exams. Unlike mathematics or science, Kannada involves grammar that cannot be taught online, says Chandrashekar, a Kannada teacher at Government High School, Puttenahalli. “While online education is a setback, students hardly attended class last year as the mandatory attendance provision was lifted. The pass percentage in first language in this school has dropped to 57  per cent compared to 2019’s 97  per cent,” says Chandrashekar. 

https://indianexpress.com/article/education/lack-of-attendance-virtual-learning-method-karnataka-high-school-students-score-language-subjects-nas-2021-7945739/


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