Section 29 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
- (1)The curriculum and the evaluation procedure for elementary education shall be laid down by an academic authority to be specified by the appropriate Government, by notification.
- (2)The academic authority, while laying down the curriculum and the evaluation procedure under sub-section (1), shall take into consideration the following, namely:--
- (a)conformity with the values enshrined in the Constitution;
- (b)all round development of the child;
- (c)building up child's knowledge, potentiality and talent;
- (d)development of physical and mental abilities to the fullest extent;
- (e)learning through activities, discovery and exploration in a child friendly and child-centered manner;
- (f)medium of instructions shall, as far as practicable, be in child's mother tongue;
- (g)making the child free of fear, trauma and anxiety and helping the child to express views freely;
- (h)comprehensive and continuous evaluation of child's understanding of knowledge and his or her ability to apply the same. STATE AMENDMENT Rajasthan Amendment of section 29, Central Act No. 35 of 2009.—In sub-section (1) of section 29 of the principal Act, after the existing expression “curriculum” and before the existing expression “and the evaluation procedure”, the expression”, class appropriate learning level” shall be inserted. [Vide Rajasthan Act 32 of 2017, s. 6.]
Summary
- The school curriculum and evaluation methods must be designed by a designated academic authority chosen by the government.
- The curriculum must focus on the all-round development of the child, building their potential, and fully developing their physical and mental abilities.
- Learning must happen through active discovery, exploration, and activities in a child-centered and friendly way.
- The language used for teaching should be the child's mother tongue as far as practically possible.
- The academic program must keep children free from fear, trauma, and anxiety, and it must use a continuous and comprehensive evaluation system.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides the school curriculum and assessment rules under Section 29 of the Right to Education Act?
Under Section 29 of the Right to Education Act, the curriculum and evaluation procedures are laid down by a designated academic authority chosen by the government through a notification.
2. What is the preferred medium of instruction under Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act?
Under Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, the medium of instruction must be the child's mother tongue as far as practicable.
3. How should a child's progress be evaluated under Section 29 of the free education law?
Under Section 29 of the free education law, evaluation must be comprehensive and continuous, assessing both the child's understanding of knowledge and their ability to apply it.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, who has the legal authority to lay down the curriculum and evaluation procedures?
Q2.Under Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, what is the guideline regarding the medium of instruction?
Q3.Under Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which of the following is NOT a mandatory consideration for the academic authority when designing the curriculum?
Q4.Under Section 29 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, what type of evaluation procedure must be implemented?