2. CONTENT
History of Bihar
Bihar Curriculum
Brief of BPC
Objectives
Realism
Subjects
Analysis of BPC
Evaluation
Grading System
Updates
Demerits
3. HISTORY OF BIHAR
Bihar – Originated from the word “Vihara” means “Monastery”
Bihar – The central power of learning and culture in ancient India.
Literacy rate of Bihar – 61.8%
4. BIHAR CURRICULUM
Bihar is the first state to have its own curriculum.
Bihar curriculum framework preparation => Late 90’s
Full fledged SCERT Bihar Curriculum => NCF (2005)
Revised Edition => March 2006
Latest Review => 2013 - 2014
5. BRIEF OF BPC
Its main aim is to integrate the knowledge gained in the school with the
experience gained by the child outside the school.
In Bihar most schools follow the curriculum of NCERT and some schools follow
ICSE and SCERT curriculum.
In Bihar, the primary school goers are likely to be called as Blossoms.
Pillars of BPC
Framework
Values
Theoretical
Approaches
Guiding
Principles
7. REALISM
‘Matter is the only thing that matters’
Primary learners – Pre and concrete operational stages
No abstractness
Teacher – Superior power
Primary stages of imparting knowledge
9. SUBJECTS
1. First Language [HINDI]:
Phonetics
Words and Sentences framing
2 lined memoriters(DOHE)
Simple grammars
Poems
2. Second Language [ENGLISH]:
Alphabets
Words formation
Articles
Simple tenses
Story telling
10. 3. Environmental Studies:
Inter and Intra personal relationships
Flora and Fauna
Traffic rules
Pollution and Safety measures
4. Mathematics:
Numbers and pronunciation
Fundamental arithmetics
Multiplication Tables – Memoriters
LCM, HCF
Shapes and Geometry
11. (A) Textbook Analysis
1. Child Centeredness:
Questions and workbooks are enjoyable.
Unattractive visuals, paper and higher vocabulary to some extent.
ANALYSIS OF BPC
2. Practical Work:
Scope for hands on activities.
Learn through exploration and enquiry.
12. 3. Creativity:
Textbooks are designed in adherence to the guidelines of NCF 2005.
Special approach to constructivism.
4. Inclusion perspectives:
Not reflected.
Depict general life experiences and not from any specific life experiences
of challenged children with special needs.
5. Gender perspectives:
Gender equality to some extent
Still certain actions are specified to male and female.
13. (b) Based on Approaches of Curriculum Construction
Among the four approaches to curriculum construction, Bihar Primary Curriculum
Construction falls under the ‘Learner – Centeredness’ approach.
(c) Based on Process of Curriculum Construction
Data Handling Organizing Data, Arithmetic
Mean, Mode, Median, Measures
of Central Tendency.
Measurement
s and Units
Measurement of length, Area,
Volume, Weight and Time.
Number
System
Decimal System, Numbers and
types, Test of Divisibility,
Mathematical Operations
[VBODMAS], Algebraic
Formulae, Fractions, HCF and
LCM, Indian currency.
Shapes and
Geometry
Shapes and Spatial
Understanding, Solids around
us V pattern, Geometry,
Triangle, Quadrilateral Circle,
Solid, Geometrical Figures.
1) Assessment of Needs
Firm basics for further education
2) Framing Objectives
Good foundation for the basics
3) Organization of contents
Follows Piaget’s idea of age
appropriateness
Follows Ausubel’s Subsumption Theory
Advanced Organizers
Topics arranged in an organized manner
Simple to Complex
14. Modes Of
Evaluation
Formative
Assessment
Summative
Assessment
1) Formative Assessment
i. Bruner’s Discovery Learning
ii. Trial and Error Method
2) Summative Assessment
i. More process based than outcome based
ii. Oral and activity based evaluation
iii. Clear shift from rote memory to activity-driven form of assessment
16. UPDATES OF BIHAR CURRICULUM
E-Shiksha => A technological platform of e-learning through virtual
classrooms and digital collaboration.
Computer based education => Textual content is supplied through
internet, intranet, CD ROMs etc.,
DEMERITS
First generation graduates – Simpler Curriculum – Adequate and
appropriate learning input.
Lower level of attendance for girls – Substantial Gender Difference