EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

BASIC FACT ABOUT EDUCATION SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The concept of ‘SUPW’ was elucidated by ____
A
Adiseshiah Committee
B
Ramamurthi Committee
C
Sampurnanand Committee
D
Ishwar Bhai Patel Review Committee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Subsequently, after the recommendations of ‘Ishwarbhai Patel Committee’ (July, 1977), which first coined the term ‘Socially Useful Productive Work’ or SUPW, the subject was first introduced to the school curriculum in 1978, by Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of this Review Committee was to critically look at the stage-wise and subject-wise objectives identified in the NCERT document “The Curriculum for the 10-year school” and to examine the NCERT syllabus and textbooks in the light of this review.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, it could be concluded that the Yashpal committee is correct in the context of the question. It is also known Ishwarbhai Patel Committee. It was established to lay special emphasis on cultural and recreational aspects of Work Experience.

Detailed explanation-4: -In addition to developing individual skills, SUPW aims to help develop among the students the habit to work as a community, encourage community thinking, increase awareness of scientific advancement and develop a scientific outlook.

Detailed explanation-5: -SUPW is a subject taught in Indian schools where students can choose from a number of vocational activities like knitting, gardening, cooking, painting, carpentry, making articles like embossing, glass painting, kerchief stitch, table cloth, sandboard, first aid and other crafts and hobbies.

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