Emphasis on early morning sessions, daily monitoring, and parent involvement to support students ahead of supplementary exams
Natika Bhat
Srinagar June : 25 In a proactive move to uplift academic outcomes and support underperforming students, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has directed that remedial teaching must continue without interruption during the ongoing summer vacation. This directive applies specifically to government schools that recorded poor results in the recently declared JKBOSE Class 10th and 12th board examinations.
“Remedial teaching was initiated in schools with unsatisfactory results, and after reviewing its impact, it has been decided that the initiative must continue throughout the summer break,” the communiqué reads.
To protect students from the harsh summer heat while maintaining academic continuity, remedial classes are to be conducted during the early morning hours, starting at 8:00 am. This measure is intended to ensure a conducive and comfortable learning environment for students.
The DSEK outlined a comprehensive framework for the implementation and monitoring of these remedial sessions. Each school is required to follow a subject-wise remedial plan prepared by the concerned teachers. The plan must include timelines, prioritised topics, and student-focused strategies aimed at strengthening fundamental concepts and exam-readiness.
Heads of Institutions (HoIs) have been instructed to personally oversee the day-to-day execution of the classes. They must maintain meticulous records, including student attendance, topics covered, lesson diaries, and progress assessments. The schedule of remedial classes is to be prominently displayed on school notice boards for the information of students, parents, and education officials.
Teachers conducting these sessions are expected to employ interactive, engaging, and student-friendly methods. Emphasis will be placed on clarifying doubts, offering individual academic attention, and helping students overcome specific learning challenges.
In addition to institutional efforts, the role of parents has also been highlighted. DSEK has instructed schools to sensitize and motivate parents to ensure the regular attendance of their children in these classes. “Parents must be made aware of the importance of these sessions and encouraged to support their wards in making full use of the additional academic help being provided,” the order said.
Cluster Heads are required to conduct regular school visits to monitor the quality and effectiveness of remedial teaching. They must submit daily reports, including photographic evidence and performance reviews, to their respective District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs). These DIETs, in turn, are responsible for compiling weekly progress reports and submitting them to the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT).
The directive makes it clear that any negligence or non-compliance with the remedial teaching schedule will be taken seriously. “Laxity in implementing these instructions will invite strict disciplinary action against the responsible officials and teachers,” it warns.
Chief Education Officers (CEOs) across Kashmir have been directed to ensure the order is implemented in letter and spirit. The goal, according to DSEK, is to provide struggling students with a fair academic opportunity to improve their performance and succeed in the supplementary board examinations.
This initiative reflects the department’s broader commitment to academic excellence and educational equity, especially for students from government schools who need targeted intervention and continuous support.
