CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Under the RTE Act 2009, parents have been entrusted with certain powers through the SMC elected by them; proper exercise of the same can initiate a process of improving schools. For that to get actualized, the community at large and the SMC members in particular have to be supported through training and handholding.

Detailed explanation-2: -SMC plays an important role in accomplishing the goals of RTE Act. It helps in mobilising public awareness as well as building a strong sense of ownership of government policies and programmes. The basic idea behind the SMC is to increase the say of community stakeholders in the functioning of the school.

Detailed explanation-3: -School Management Committee means a committee in each school for purposes of implementing school level Project activities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The SMCs shall form School Development Plans and monitor the utilization of government grants and the whole school environment. RTE also mandates the inclusion of 50 per cent women and parents of children from disadvantaged groups in SMCs.