New syllabus for Classes 1-3 rolls out accessible textbooks and interactive worksheets

The new textbooks for children with disabilities have been simplified, with more pictures, white space, and repetition. These have been curated specifically for Tamil, English, and MathematicsIn a bid to make textbooks accessible for children with disabilities, the new curriculum for Classes 1-3, designed by the State Council for Education Research and Training, has adapted textbooks to their needs.From children with specific learning disability to neurodivergent children, the new textbooks are created to ensure that their learning outcomes are also met.The inclusive textbooks have been simplified for children with disabilities, with more pictures, white space, and repetition.“We prioritised accessibility over sheer volume so that sensory overload can be avoided, which can be the case…

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