Now, Maharashtra board will fine teachers for mistakes in paper checking
Tired of facing the wrath of students
and their parents because of errors in checking examination papers, the state
board will now fine teachers Rs 10 for each mistake they make
When teachers make mistakes while
checking exam papers, they cause students a lot of grief and anxiety. Now, the
state board has figured out a way to make careless teachers pay for their
mistakes, literally. Teachers serving as examiners under the state board were
shocked to receive a notice demanding an explanation and a fine of Rs 10 for
each mistake they made.
The
notice was specifically addressed to every teacher found to have made errors in
either SSC or HSC evaluations, and had details such as the teacher’s name, the
exam subject and the number of errors during correction. The notice reads:
‘Teachers from your school who were given responsibility of examiners and
moderators were given required training to do so. Considering students’
betterment, it is very important that evaluation is completely correct.
Because
of such mistakes by teachers, board has to face the wrath of frustrated
candidates and their parents, who have demanded strict action against such
teachers. In the subsequent years, if board receives more complaints that are
found to be genuine, stricter actions will be taken against teachers.’
Teachers
were taken aback by the fine, but Mumbai Division secretary Siddheshwar
Chandekar insisted, “There is a regulation in the bylaws of the state board
that states that teachers can be charged if mistakes are found in evaluations.
We do not understand why such an issue is being made out of it. Maybe they are
receiving the notice for the first time. Teachers will first be given the
chance to explain their stand; charging the fine will be the last step.”
English
teacher from an Andheri school
I
have seen this for the first time. I have an experience of around two decades
of teaching and also take up the responsibility of evaluation and moderation of
papers. Earlier, examiners were asked to explain why they had made mistakes.
But being asked to pay a fine is shocking.
Science
teacher from a Borivli school
This
was never the practice. If such orders were given before, we would have known
about it. How come nobody knows of it?
Junior
college teacher, Mahim
During
training sessions for examiners and moderators, there were talks about such
strict actions if mistakes are found in evaluation after students apply for
re-evaluation. However, there was no specific announcement to prepare teachers.
20%
The
percentage of genuine cases where teachers have made mistakes in evaluation
Source | Mid Day | 28 July 2016
Regards
Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior
Manager @ Library
Khaitan
& Co
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