DoE Publishes Guidelines to Guest Teachers, Orders Special Summer Classes from May 13

The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has also issued fresh directions on the use of guest teachers during summer holidays and commencement of remedial classes in government schools. Based on a Saturday official release, the services of all the guest teachers working in government schools and government-aided schools will be suspended for the period of summer vacation, which is May 11 to June 30.

But the DoE has permitted the employment of guest teachers for short-term work for school activities such as remedial instruction and vacation exercises within the term. "Heads of schools are at liberty to employ guest teachers during the vacation month depending on administrative requirements for school activities," it said.

Now, there are over 10,000 guest teachers employed in Delhi government schools. While they are not stationed during vacation, even their services can be utilized to enhance learning support to students who need learning support.

For managing learning losses and improving examination outcomes, DoE has also declared remediation classes for students of Class 9 to Class 12. The classes will be conducted from May 13 to May 31 in Science, Maths, and one other subject but to be determined by the principal of each school based on school performance and academic needs.

Classes are to be held from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM with teachers reporting early. Students' parental consent and attendance have been ordered to be maintained by school librarians and provide clean and hygienic facilities. School libraries would also remain open for self-study during class hours, and some teachers would be on duty during the timeframe.

These initiatives try to make good use of the summer vacation and help needy students who lack academic assistance.