West Bengal Report-IPAI.pdf - Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan

241Students interviewed disclosed that the activities likeattractive method of teaching, Teachers, reading of text books,association with friends attracted them most to come to school.Students also stated during interview that the teachers were notharsh to them rather affectionate and made the learning joyful.They kept track of absentee students.15.14 Mother – Teacher Meeting :Out of 56 schools, the meetings were held once in a month in3 seconds, 10 meetings annually in 1 school, 9 meetings annuallyin I school, 6 annually in 6 schools, 5 annually in 1 school, 4annually in 4 schools, 3 annually in 3 schools, twice annually in 6schools. Meetings were held occasionally in 8 schools and nomeeting was held during the last 3 years in 23 schools (includingnon formation MTA as yet).It is imperative that the Mother Teacher Association beformed immediately and hold more meeting for transparency andmothers take much more interest in the helm of affairs of theschools for the benefit of the schools as well as improvement ineducation system and progress of students.15.15 School Uniform :Most of the students of Primary Schools were not found inuniform due to poverty as stated by teachers/VEC members.However, the position of uniform of students of UP schools wasfound to be more less satisfactory.15.16 Black Boards :