History of DPE

DPE History

HISTORY OF PRIMARY EDUCTION IN BANGLADESH

During the British Rule

In the ancient times and the middle ages the indigenous education system which evolved in the Indian subcontinent was predominantly theological and philosophical in approach. The system alienated itself from the common people. It was the British who introduced and implemented what is now known as the modern education system.
William Adam, in his education report, stressed the following points:

• Collection of district- wise information on education.
• Introducing textbook in various mother tongues.
• Placement of an inspector in every district to implement the education plan.
• Establishment of the Normal School System of training of teachers.
• Encouraging the teaching the profession by allocation of land as incentive.
• Introduction of Scholarships through competitive examinations.

The Wood's Education Despatch of 1854 was a significant example of the efforts to the modernization of education by the British rulers in Bengal. Following its recommendation a Department of Public Instruction was created in 1855-56. The department was placed posts of Inspectors were created. The Despatch also advocated for encouraging initiatives to establish private education institutions.
Lord Curzon took some steps for expanding primary education. In 1910, Gopal Krishna Gokhale placed a bill in the Law Council for making primary education compulsory. The bill was, however, rejected in 1912, a bill making primary education compulsory in the Municipal areas was passed.
With the provision of limited autonomy in the Indian Book Act of 1921, Bengal (Rural) Primary Education Act was enacted in 1930. For over a decade after this, there was hardly any follow up action. Under this act, District School Boards were set up to control, direct and manage the dissemination of education, to reach ultimately the goal of universal, compulsory and free education. Although primary education was controlled, directed and managed by the Director of Public Instruction, and the schools were inspected by the District, Subdivision or Circle Offices (comprising one or more Thanas/Upazillas) the direct administrative responsibility laid solely with the Zilla (District) School Boards.
After the Second World War, the Sergeant Commission Report (1944), for the development of education was published. It was the first report to recognize pre-primary education. As the British rule ended in 1947, the Sergeant Commission Report remained unimplemented.

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Curriculam

Primary Curriculum WIng - Curriculum Documents

Ø      Aims & Objectives

Ø      List of Terminal Competencies

Ø      Curriculum Revision Process

Ø      Subject wise essential learning continua

Ø      Curriculum Document(Bangla Version)

Confarence

Conference on Multi Lingual Education (MLE) in the CHT

                                                    

A conference on MLE at Rangamati held from 13-15 Ocober 2009 to identify how stakeholders can support the government to implement its commitments to MLE in CHT and implications of the recently developed draft National Eucation Policy with regards to MLE. Prof. Md. Mostafa Kamaluddin, Chairman, NCTB alone with Md. Murshid Aktar, Research officer of NCTB attended the conference. Chairman, NCTB attended as the chief guest in the last rap up session . Md. Murshid Aktar in his speech appreciated the initiative to introduce MLE but he showed his deep concern about the process of bridging from Mother Tongue (MT) based education to National Language (NL) based education. If the process is shown ineffective in the future that will affect a generation of Hill tracts' Child who will receive education through MLE. He requested the experts group to first find out the effective process of Bridging then go for implementing to the Hill tracts and NCTB will provide all out support to do so and if necessary to revise the curriculum NCTB is there to do so." Chairman, NCTB also showed his concern about the bridging process and told that NCTB is ready to provide technical support in this regards.

Workshop

Workshop on Finalization of Model {class|category} Routine, Annual {scheme|theme} {of work|of labor} {plan|arrange|set up} and Teachers' Guide/ Edition

A workshop on Finalization of Model {class|category} Routine, Annual {scheme|theme} {of work|of labor} {plan|arrange|set up} and Teachers' Guide/ Edition of Primary level {is going|goes} to be held from 27-30 January, 2010 at National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) Auditorium. Honorable State Minister of Primary and Mass Education Ministry Md. Motahar Hossain has kindly given his consent to be the Chief Guest of the inaugural.

First stage

Primary education is that the initial stage of compulsory education.

Primary education is that the initial stage of compulsory education. it's preceded by pre-school or nursery education and is followed by secondary education. In North America this stage of education is typically referred to as elementary education.

In most countries, it's compulsory for kids to receive primary education, though in several jurisdictions it's permissible for folks to produce it. The transition to secondary college or highschool is somewhat arbitrary, however it typically happens at concerning eleven or twelve years older. Some academic systems have separate middle colleges with the transition to the ultimate stage of education going down at round the age of fourteen.

The major goals of primary education are achieving basic literacy and numeracy amongst all pupils, yet as establishing foundations in science, geography, history and alternative social sciences. The relative priority of varied areas, so the|and additionally the} ways used to show them, are a part of considerable political dialogue.

Typically, primary education is provided in colleges, where the kid can keep in steadily advancing categories till they complete it and move on to high college/secondary college. youngsters are sometimes placed in categories with one teacher who reaching to be|are} primarily liable for their education and welfare for that year. This teacher {may be|could additionally be|is also} assisted to varying degrees by specialist academics in bound subject areas, typically music or physical education. The continuity with one teacher so the|and additionally the} chance to create up a detailed relationship with the category may be a notable feature of the first education system.

Traditionally, numerous kinds of corporal punishment are an integral a {part of} early education. Recently this observe has come back beneath attack, and in several cases been outlawed, particularly in Western countries..

Activities of MOE

Activities of Ministry of Education according to the Rules of Business

• Formulation of sectorial plan on Secondary, Higher Secondary and University education sector.
• Preparation, monitoring and evaluation of educational projects of Secondary, Higher Secondary and University education sector.
• University education including University Grants Commission.
• Technical education.
• Secondary and Higher Secondary (College) education.
• Madrasha education.
• Distance education including educational media and technology.
• Educational research and training.
• Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO.
• National students council.
• Educational Policy and Reforms (Secondary, Higher Secondary and University Education).
• Curriculum development (Secondary, Higher Secondary and University Education).
• Preparation, printing and distribution of text books (above primary education level).
• Introduction of population in schools.
• Processing of educational projects/schemes in Secondary, Higher Secondary and University sector with PEC/NEC ECNEC and implementation or the decisions of the Cabinet.
• Policy directives or holding the public examination above primary education level conducted by the Boards under Ministry of Education.
• Learned Bodies in the field of education, research, etc. above primary education level and financial aid to these organizations.
• (a) Aid from foreign and international bodies in the field of education above primary education level.

       (b) International Organization and other international programs in the field of education and science above primary education level.

• Pride or performance, merit awards in the filed of arts, science and education.
• Education and welfare of Bangladesh students overseas, education development in Bangladesh Missions abroad, financial assistance to educational institutions and Bangladeshi Students Associations abroad.
• External examination, equivalence of degrees, diplomas, certificates and exchanges of degrees, diplomas and certificates with foreign countries.
• Recognition of professional and technical qualification for the purpose of recruitment to posts under the Government of Bangladesh.
• Educational exchange programs, exchange or teachers, professors, educationists, technologists, etc.
• Overseas studies and scholarship, foreign teachers and students in Bangladesh .
• Rehabilitation and other problems relating to displaced teachers and students.
• Recruitment of teachers for appointment in foreign countries.
• Admission of foreign students in National Institutions.
• Publication of scientific and professional books.
• Charities and charitable institution pertaining to subjects belonging to this Division.
• Matters relating to the recommendations of Education Commission above primary education level.
• National Research Fellows.
• Bangladesh Scouts and Girl Guides.
• First appointment and administration of the officers of B.S.S (General Education).
• First appointment and administration of the officers of B.C.S (Technical Education).
• Secretarial administration including financial matters.
• Administration and control of subordinate offices and organizations under this Division.
• Liaison with International Organizations and matters relating to treaties and agreements with other countries and world bodies relating to subjects allotted to this Division.
• All laws on subjects allotted to this Division.
• Inquires and statistics on any of the subjects allocated to this Division.
• Fees in respect of any of the subjects allocated to this Ministry except fees taken in courts.