Towards Vocationalised Education

Abstract

From Foreword: Director of School Education and SCERT, Tamilnadu, is bringing out a booklet covering various aspects in planning and implementation of the Vocationalisation Programme in Tamilnadu at the - f 2 level. The booklet gives a comprehensive view of the progress and achievements made since 1978-79 in this area. Tamilnadu started the Higher Secondary Programme in a big way in 1978 providing for academic and vocational streams. The Governmental inputs, the cooperation extended by various agencies and the enthusiasm of the teaching community have all been responsible for our achievements in the field of vocationalisation. Realising the need for improving the system by rectifying the defects noticed in it, the Tamilnadu Government appointed a High Power Committee which recently submitted its Report containing far-reaching recommendations to the Government. 1 am glad that this booklet has given the summary of its major recommendations also.