How NEP 2020 can transform Indian learning at par with international standards
Preparatory Stage (3 years): Grades 3 to 5Middle Stage (3 years): Grades 6 to 8Secondary Stage (4 years): Grades 9 to 12With the foundational learning forming the core of this framework, starting from age 3, this new foundation paves the way for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), ensuring children are given structured stimulation in their early years.With this approach, the learning outcomes will drastically improve in the growing yearsSKILL DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SKILLNEP 2020 strongly develops reforms and structures to promote skill-based and vocational education. The goal of NEP 2020 is to ensure that skill-based, and vocational education is implemented as early as Grade 6 with compulsory internships.This ensures that children get real life experiences while continuing their classroom education. Through this initiative children will gain real-life application-based skills such as carpentry, coding, gardening or digital literacy preparing them for the road ahead.FLEXIBILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATIONThe policy introduces a flexible learning approach by offering multiple exit options for the students pursuing undergraduate education. It states that students can exit after 1 year with a certificate, after 2 years with a diploma and after 3-4 years with a degree.To promote digital scoring, the policy also introduces Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) that digitally store student credits, making it easy for them to take academic breaks and resume education when they can.This is a game changer as it helps students to continue their education even after financial, social or health relates disruptions, making our education system align with international standards.FOCUS ON CRITICAL THINKING AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENTNEP 2020 promotes interdisciplinary and experiential learning, moving away from rote learning and strict subject core boundaries. This implies that a student interested in music and physics, or chemistry and economics, can now pursue both without being stuck in following rigid streams.Assessment will also change to competency-based learning, with board exams now being more application-based and not just memory-based. The new policy focuses on promoting enhanced understanding, creativity, and problem-solving approach amongst the students.DIGITAL PUSH AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONadvertisementThe policy gives special emphasis to the aspect of technology in education and specifically recommends the development of digital infrastructure, e-content, and online learning platforms.At the same time, it also promotes digital equity, making sure that remote and underprivileged students are not left behind.NEP 2020 also strongly advocates inclusive education for learners with disabilities and those coming from socio-economically backwards backgrounds, promoting equity and access for all.EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENT IS THE KEY!NEP 2020 lays down a progressive vision for the Indian education system, the only challenge being its effective implementation.It is necessary that the centre and state government work in close collaboration to ensure that the policies are implemented across all educational institutions and communities.Curriculum development, teacher training, infrastructure development, and public awareness must be given special emphasis to lay strong pillars of strength for the Indian education system.(THE ARTICLE IS AUTHORED BY AMAN SAHANI, DIRECTOR, THE BEACON SCHOOL, GURUGRAM)- Ends
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