section 4
Objectives and Functions of the Model School
The Sikkim Model Schools Act, 2025Education202521 sections
Statutory text
- (1) The following shall be the objectives and functions of the school, namely:-
- (a) recognizing, identifying, and nurturing each student's unique abilities, sensitizing both teachers and parents to foster holistic development in academic and non-academic aspects;
- (b) providing flexibility so that learners can choose their learning paths and programs, allowing them to chart their own life journeys based on their talents and interests;
- (c) eliminating rigid distinctions between arts and sciences, curricular and extracurricular activities, vocational and academic streams to foster integration among different areas of learning and remove hierarchical barriers;
- (d) providing a multi-disciplinary and holistic education encompassing sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities and sports to prepare students for a diverse world and uphold the unity of knowledge;
- (e) emphasizing conceptual understanding over memorization and exam-oriented learning;
- (f) promoting creativity and critical thinking to encourage logical decision-making and innovation;
- (g) instilling ethics and human values such as empathy, respect, cleanliness, democratic spirit, service orientation, respect for public property, scientific temper, liberty, responsibility, pluralism, equality and justice;
- (h) promoting multilingualism and harnessing the power of language in teaching and learning;
- (i) developing life skills such as communication, cooperation, teamwork, and resilience;
- (j) emphasizing regular formative assessment for learning rather than summative assessment thus discouraging a culture focused solely on coaching for exams;
- (k) leveraging technology extensively in teaching and learning to overcome language barriers, enhance access for students with disabilities and improve educational planning and management;
- (l) emphasizing respect for diversity and the local context in all curriculum, pedagogy and policy, recognizing education as a concurrent subject;
- (m) ensuring full equity and inclusion as fundamental principles guiding all educational decisions to support every student's success in the education system;
- (n) ensuring curriculum synergy across all levels of education from early childhood to school education to higher education;
- (o) recognizing teachers and faculty as central to the learning process, prioritizing their recruitment, continuous professional development, creating positive work environments, and improving service conditions;
- (p) highlighting outstanding research as essential for excellence in education and overall development;
- (q) fostering a deep connection to and pride in India's rich, diverse cultural heritage, ancient wisdom and modern knowledge systems and traditions;
- (r) affirming education as a public service and recognizing access to quality education as a fundamental right for every child, necessitating substantial investment in a robust public education system and promoting genuine philanthropic and community participation; to appoint and retain highly qualified and dedicated teachers who are committed to teaching and mentorship providing students with guidance and inspiration.
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