Section 18: Duties of teachers

18. Duties of teachers.—(1) A teacher shall perform the following duties, namely:— (a) maintain regularity and punctuality in attending the school; (b) complete the curriculum and syllabi within the specified time; (c) assess the learning abilities of every child and supplement additional instructions, if any, as required; (d) all round development of the child; (e) building up child's knowledge, potentiality and talent; (f) adopt learning through activities, discovery and exploration in a child friendly and child-centered manner; (g) make the child free of fear, trauma and anxiety and help the child to express views freely; (h) hold regular meetings with parents and share with them the relevant information about the child; and (i) perform such other duties as may be prescribed. (2) A teacher committing default in performance of duties specified in sub-section (1), shall be liable to disciplinary action under the applicable service laws.

Effective date: 2012-01-01

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