Department of English Language

Establishment of the Department :-

In accordance with the Government Resolution dated October 17, 2016, regarding the restructuring of SCERT and DIET, School Education and Sports Department, Ministry, Mumbai, the English Language Department functions under the Coordination Department at the State Council of Educational Research and Training, Maharashtra, Pune.

Sr. No. Post Name Sanctioned Posts Working Posts
1 Principal and Deputy Director (Coordination) 1 1
2 Senior Lecturer 1 1
3 Lecturer 1 1
4 Subject Assistant 1 1
5 Clerk / Data Entry Operator 1 0
6 Class-IV Peon 1 0
Total 06 04

Main Objectives / Functions of the Department:

    1. To develop the syllabus and curriculum for the English language subject in accordance with the implementation of the New Education Policy.
    2. To plan, develop, and implement various English language activities, practices, and educational resource materials for students from the foundational level to the secondary level.
    3. To accelerate students’ learning by creating e-content (videos, references, academic content, etc.).
    4. To develop various Teaching Learning Materials (TLM) for students and teachers of the English subject from the foundational level to the secondary level.
    5. To plan, organize, and implement various training programmes for supervisory officers, teachers, and other stakeholders.
    6. To assess the effectiveness of various training programmes, activities, and materials, and to provide feedback to all stakeholders.
    7. To conduct various programmes across the state to generate interest among stakeholders in the English language.
    8. To translate various policy frameworks, documents, and books.
    9. To develop the syllabus and curriculum for the English language subject in alignment with the implementation of the New Education Policy.
    10. To provide support for enhancing teachers’ capacity in accordance with the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Mission.

Workshops/programs/training programs conducted by the English Language Department :-

Sr. No. Year Details
1. २०२०-२१     Development of workbooks under FLN for students of classes 1st to 5th.
    Creation of posters under FLN
    Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) NISHITHA Module Set Translation
    Bridge course creation for students of classes 2nd to 10th.
    Question bank for 10th and 12th standard students
2. २०२२-२३     English Language - Nipun Bharat Survey Material Development
   Development of learning outcome-based workbooks for students of classes 7 to 10.
    Bridge course creation for students of classes 2nd to 10th.
   Question bank for 10th and 12th standard students
3. २०२३-२४     Creation of bridge courses for students from classes 2nd to 10th.
    Development of linguistic puzzles and language game books. (My English Fun Book)
    Development of a competitive examination reference book for students of classes 5 and 8.
    (A reference book for School Competitive Exams - Age Group 9 to 11)
    (A reference book for School Competitive Exams - Age Group 12 to 15)
    Creation of Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) question papers - English - First and Third Language
    Development of capacity building training modules for teachers of grades 9 to 12.
    TEACH PRIMARY TOOL Classroom Observation Activities Training
4. २०२४-२५     Creation of Graded Reading Books for classes 1 and 2.
    Development of a teacher activity handbook based on FLN for English teachers.
    Creation of Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) question papers - English - First and Third Language
    TEACH PRIMARY TOOL Classroom Observation Activities Training

Educational materials produced by the department (LTMs) :-

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1. २०२१-२२    1. FLN workbook for students of classes 1 to 5. Class 1 Workbook
Class 2 Workbook
Class 3 Workbook
Class 4 Workbook
Class 5 Workbook
   2. FLN Internal poster production FLN Posters
2. २०२२-२३    1. English Language - Nipun Bharat Survey Material Development Open
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   2. Learning outcome-based workbooks for students of classes 7th to 10th. Open
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3. २०२३-२४    1. Bridge course booklets and tests for students of classes 2nd to 10th. Open
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   2. Development of linguistic puzzles and language game books. (My English Fun Book) Open
   3. Development of competitive exam reference books for students of classes 5 and 8.
   (A reference book for School Competitive Exams - Age Group 9 to 11)
   (A reference book for School Competitive Exams - Age Group 12 to 15)
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   4. Creation of Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) question papers - English - First and Third Language Open
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4. २०२४-२५    1. Creation of Graded Reading Books for classes 1 and 2. Open
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   2. Development of a teacher activity handbook based on FLN for English teachers. Open
   3. Creation of Periodic Assessment Test (PAT) question papers - English - First and Third Language Open
   4. TEACH PRIMARY TOOL Classroom Observation Activity Training Open
5. २०२५-२६ Educational calendars developed based on the Class 1 My English Book (R2) and English Balbharti (R1) curriculum and textbooks, and videos created specifically for My English Book (R2). Open

Photo Gallery :-

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