NEP is a milestone to self-reliant India (GS-2, 3 National education policy ,The hindu)

20 Feb NEP is a milestone to self-reliant India (GS-2, 3 National education policy ,The hindu)

Posted at 20 Feb 2021 in Current Affairs by Swarn Singh 0 Comments

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Background: there is learning crisis’ in India because of bad learning outcomes

According to National Achievement Survey (NAS) which is taken by the National Council of Educational research and Training (NCERT) under HRD ministry says
- The score of 12 states was significantly below the national average in mathematics ability.
- big challenge facing Indian education

Objective of the education system:- to prepare children for every opportunity
By 2030Achieving the target of 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GEER), in school education.
NEP gives highest priority in achieving foundational literacy and numeracy by all students.
It focuses more on accessibility, equitability and inclusiveness of the education system but only if implemented at all levels.

Content, Curriculum & Pedagogy

The 10+2 structure will be replaced by a 5+3+3+4 curricular structure
ages 3-8
8-11
11-14
14-18 years
Now we will have 12 years of schooling with three years of Anganwadi or pre-schooling.
Blending of technology with the teaching and learning process

Why earlier policy has failed

1.Overly optimistic expectations

2.issues in Implementation in dispersed governance

3.Inadequate collaborative policymaking with the stakeholder.

4.Vagaries of the political cycle .

How to successfully implement the NEP

2.Formulate instruments in the form of legal, policy, regulatory and institutional mechanisms to achieve the desired goals.

3.Build reliable information repositories.

HEIs should Develop adaptability in and across the regulatory bodies and in government agencies as well.

5.Credible transparent actions with participation of all stakeholders;

6.Develop sound principles of management

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