Faculty youngsters to get ‘grace marks’ for studying in Kerala, devoted interval to be put aside for studying | Schooling
Up to date on: Aug 13, 2025 05:12 pm IST
A devoted interval can be put aside for studying books, newspapers, and associated actions, the minister mentioned in a Fb publish.
Youngsters in state-run colleges in Kerala will obtain “grace marks” for cultivating studying habits, ranging from the subsequent educational yr, State Normal Schooling Minister V Sivankutty mentioned on Wednesday.
A devoted interval can be put aside for studying books, newspapers, and associated actions, the minister mentioned in a Fb publish.
“Grace marks can be awarded from the subsequent educational yr to youngsters who have interaction in actions that promote studying habits,” Sivankutty added.
For college kids in grades one to 4, weekly periods will deal with acceptable studying actions, whereas college students in grades 5 to 12 may have related periods linked to newspaper studying and different follow-up workouts, he acknowledged.
Lecturers will obtain coaching, and a handbook can be ready to information reading-related actions.
The Schooling Division can also be contemplating together with a reading-focused section in “Kalolsavam,” the annual faculty arts pageant, the minister mentioned.
