ROLE PERCEPTION AND ROLE PERFORMACNE OF
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RTE ACT 2009 IN BIHAR
Anil Kumar Singh
Research Scholar
Department of Education
Magadh University Bodh-Gaya
Roll No:-19
Session-2021
INTRODUCTION :
The Right to Education (RTE) Act of 2009 provides free and
compulsory education to children between the ages of 6 to 14. The
Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on August 4, 2009. It came
into effect on April 1, 2010.
Objectives of the RTE Act :
To ensure that every child receives a proper education.
To promote equality in educational opportunities.
To narrow social gaps, To foster financial security.
To promote the holistic development of children.
Key features of the RTE Act 2009
1. Right to Free and Compulsory Education:
o The Act guarantees free and compulsory education to children aged 6 to 14
years.
o Education must be provided in a neighbourhood school and at no cost to the
child or their family.
2. No Child to be Left Behind:
o Every child must be enrolled in school, and no child can be denied admission
based on their background, financial status, or any form of discrimination.
3. Free Education:
o Schools cannot charge any tuition fee or capitation fee.
o All school-related expenses, such as uniforms, textbooks, and other
educational materials, must be borne by the government.
4. Quality Education Standards:
o The Act mandates that the curriculum and syllabus for children’s education
should be age-appropriate.
o Schools are required to maintain a minimum standard of infrastructure
(classroom size, number of teachers, etc.).
Key features of the RTE Act 2009
5. Admission Process:
o The Act stipulates that schools must admit children from the local area
without any discrimination.
o No capitation fee or donations should be charged for admission.
o A neighbourhood school is required to be made available for every child
within a reasonable distance from their home.
6. Special Provisions for Children with Disabilities:
o The Act ensures that children with disabilities are also included in mainstream
education, with appropriate aids and support systems.
o Inclusive education is promoted, and provisions are made for specialized
training and resources.
7. Compulsory Teachers’ Training:
o Teachers must undergo proper training, and the Act calls for the establishment
of teacher training programs and the maintenance of teacher quality.
Key features of the RTE Act 2009
8. No Detention Policy (until Class 8):
o The Act initially prohibited the detention or expulsion of children up to Class
8, meaning no child could be failed or held back in their grade, regardless of
performance.
o However, amendments to the Act introduced provisions for the detention of
children after Class 5 and Class 8 if they fail to perform according to age-
appropriate learning levels.
9. School Management Committees (SMCs):
o Schools are required to form School Management Committees consisting of
parents, teachers, and other community members.
o The SMC is tasked with monitoring the implementation of the RTE and
ensuring accountability in the education system.
10. Private Schools:
o The Act also mandates that private schools must reserve 25% of seats for
disadvantaged children, and these seats must be filled by the state
government.
Key features of the RTE Act 2009
11. Regulation of Schools:
o The Act ensures that all schools, whether public or private, are regulated and
must meet certain norms and standards, such as proper infrastructure, teacher
qualifications, and curriculum.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITIONS OF THE KEY TERMS:
Role perception: In this study, Role perception stated as school
management committee member’s awareness and understanding about
the RTE Act, 2009 and how much they conscious about their roles
being a part of SMC member.
Role performance: In this study, Role performance means the
actual behaviour of SMCs members in performing their prescribed job.
This concept relates to how successfully they play their prescribed role.
School management committee : This study focus on the members
of SMC of Primary schools of Bihar. The SMC constitute of 14- 17 members.
The committee consists of elected representative of local authority, parents or
guardians of children admitted in such schools and teachers and it would be
constituted following the guidelines contained under Rule 13 (schedule-III) of
Bihar the RTE Rule 2011.
The RTE Act, 2009 : In this study the RTE Act means the Right of
Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 which is
implemented in the country from 1st April, 2010. In the state of Bihar the
act is also enacted from 1st April, 2010.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To examine the role perception of SMC members for the RTE Act, 2009
with regard to sex and level of education.
2. To examine the role performance of SMC members for the
implementation of the RTE Act, 2009 with regard to sex and level of
education.
3. To find out the issues and problems in implementing the RTE Act, 2009.
4. To analyze School Development Plan prepared by School Management
Committee of Primary Schools in the light of the RTE Act, 2009.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
1. What is the role perception of SMC members in implementation of
The RTE Act, 2009?
2. Is there any difference in Role perception of SMC members with regard
to sex, level of education ?
3. What is the Role performance of SMC members in implementation of the
RTE Act, 2009?
4. Is there any difference in Role performance of SMC members with regard
to sex, level of education ?
5. What are the issues and problems faced in implementation of the
RTE Act, 2009?
POPULATION
All the School Management Committee (SMC) and Village School
Society (VSS) members of the six blocks from Gaya district in Bihar
primary schools were the population of the present study.
SAMPLE
Elements of Sample
District – Gaya
Blocks - 06
Schools/SMC - 60
Heads Master - 60
Teachers - 60
Parents- 180
Sample will selected by random .
SAMPLE
Gaya District
BLOCKS
GAYA
SADAR BODH-GAYA BARACHATI
MANPUR TEKARI MOHANPUR
METHOD
Survey method was used. The collected data will be analysed
in terms of frequency and percentage, presented in tabular
and graphic forms.
TOOLS USED IN THE STUDY
Role perception questionnaire for SMC members.
Role performance questionnaire for SMC members.
Interview schedule for SMC members.
TECHNIQUES OF DATA ANALYSIS
Analysis of the data in this study will be done in quantitatively .
