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The National Education Policy of India 2020 (NEP 2020), approved by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of the new education system of India. It replaces the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The vision of the policy is to build an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India by providing high-quality education to all, thereby making India a global knowledge superpower.
According to India's new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, 10+2 schooling system in India is set to be replaced by a new 5+3+3+4 system in the following stages
1. Foundational Stage (5 Years):
2. Preparatory Stage (3 Years):
3. Middle Stage (3 Years):
4. Secondary Stage (4 Years):
Curriculum and pedagogy should be transformed to minimize rote learning and instead, encourage holistic development and 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, scientific temper, communication, collaboration, multilingualism, problem-solving, ethics, social responsibility, and digital literacy.
The content and process of school education will be reoriented to develop holistic learners. Stimulating learning experiences will be offered through effective pedagogical practices.
The curricular and pedagogical structure and the curricular framework for school education will be guided by a 5+3+3+4 design:
The early years are critical and hence there is a need to ensure quality early childhood care and education for all children between 3-6 years with new initiatives. There will be special attention paid to early language and mathematics in Grades 1-5. The Policy aims to ensure that every student in Grade 5 and beyond must achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025.
NEP proposes an emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning and learning for exams. NCF recommends that the content must be sensorily engaging, keeping in mind that each child has a unique way of learning and needs to experience concepts through multiple pathways of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell to help stimulate the brain.
Assessment will be transformed to support student development. All examinations (including Board examinations) will test core concepts and skills, along with higher-order capacities. By 2025, assessment at the middle school level and above will be through adaptive computerized testing.
This Policy aims to see that technology is appropriately integrated into all levels of education for:
i) improving teaching, learning, and evaluation processes;
ii) supporting the preparation of teachers and their continuous professional development;
iii) streamlining education planning, administration and management.
Continuous teacher professional development will be based on a flexible and modular approach, with teachers choosing what they want to learn and how they want to learn it.
Singular talents and interests will be identified and fostered through opportunities like Olympiads and competitions.
Remedial programmes will be established at all levels to ensure that all students learn.
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Traditional learning has been a cornerstone of education in India for many years. However, the new NEP-2020 policy reforms are not incremental – they are transformational and thus schools need a system that will easily transition them to be NEP-ready. This transition will help schools grow by enhancing their credibility,driving admissions and winning the trust of parents.
Curriculum and pedagogy should be transformed to minimize rote learning and instead, encourage holistic development and 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, scientific temper, communication, collaboration, multilingualism, problem-solving, ethics, social responsibility, and digital literacy.
The content and process of school education will be reoriented to develop holistic learners. Stimulating learning experiences will be offered through effective pedagogical practices.
The curricular and pedagogical structure and the curricular framework for school education will be guided by a 5+3+3+4 design:
The early years are critical and hence there is a need to ensure quality early childhood care and education for all children between 3-6 years with new initiatives. There will be special attention paid to early language and mathematics in Grades 1-5. The Policy aims to ensure that every student in Grade 5 and beyond must achieve foundational literacy and numeracy by 2025.
NEP proposes an emphasis on conceptual understanding rather than rote learning and learning for exams. NCF recommends that the content must be sensorily engaging, keeping in mind that each child has a unique way of learning and needs to experience concepts through multiple pathways of sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell to help stimulate the brain.
Assessment will be transformed to support student development. All examinations (including Board examinations) will test core concepts and skills, along with higher-order capacities. By 2025, assessment at the middle school level and above will be through adaptive computerized testing.
You are doing a good job in providing a foundational structure for good quality education to your students. However, the NEP reforms of 2020 demand transformational changes, which might be difficult to achieve in a short span. You need a reliable experienced partner who will help you in this transformation journey.
LEAD is one such trusted partner who will offer you solutions suited to your needs through the LEAD School System. LEAD not just delivers a NEP-compliant curriculum but also has integrated the above-mentioned transformations through world-class pedagogy, teacher capability system and world-class technology.
Through the LEAD School System, schools can ensure that they are ahead of the curve.To understand more on how to action this with zero hassle, talk to our NEP-expert who will offer you a free consultation.
