Tamil Nadu launched Ennum Ezhuthum scheme to bridge learning gap

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, MK Stalin launched the Ennum Ezhuthum scheme to bridge the learning gap that was caused due to the COVID pandemic among students aged below eight. The scheme aims to ensure foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025. It was launched at an event in Azhinjivakkam panchayat union middle school, Tiruvallur.

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Under the programme:

The education department will distribute workbooks to students from Classes 1 to 3 to assess and bridge the learning gap.
Last week, a special training programme was conducted for teachers and handbooks were distributed.
Teachers were advised to opt for interactive learning methods and encourage students to read newspapers and books in the school library.
The State government has announced a slew of programmes and schemes for the academic year 2022-23, with the motive to improve the quality of education in the State.
The children will be trained in 3 subjects – Tamil, English, and Mathematics in a classroom suitable for conducting lessons that are designed in the format of dance, songs, storytelling, and puppetry, and also videos.

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