Introduction of New Education Policy (NEP)
The New Education Policy 2020 replaces the National Policy Education Policy of 1986. In January 2015 a committee formed under former Cabinet Secretary T.S.R. Subramanian and report submitted in June 2017. The draft of New Education Policy was submitted in 2019 by a panel Headed by former ISRO chief Krishnaswamy Kasturi Ranjan. This Draft for New Education Policy was release by Ministry of Human Resource Development after taking consideration public consultations. This Draft was 484 pages.
Languages-
The New Education Policy recommends using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction until Class 5 and suggests continuing it until Class 8 and beyond. It also emphasizes the importance of Sanskrit and foreign languages. According to the policy, students should learn three languages in school using a specific formula, with at least two of the languages being native to India. The policy explicitly states that no language will be forced upon students. The government clarified that the language policy in the NEP is a broad guideline, allowing states, institutions, and schools to determine its implementation. A more detailed language strategy will be provided in the National Curriculum Framework in 2021. Additionally, it was noted that certain institutions, like Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, had already implemented this language policy 60 years ago. Both the Education Policy of 1986 and the Right to Education Act, 2009 also supported the use of mother tongue as an advisory guideline.
Summery
- The All students will learn 03 languages in their school
- At least 02 of the 03 languages should be Indian language. No language will be imposed on the students. Later Language policy released by National Curriculum Framework in 2021.
School Education-
- The highest priority o the education system will be chieve in primary school by 2025
- First Achievement for the student basic learning requirement like reading, writing and arithmetic at foundation level.
- 10+2 education will be replaced with 5+3+3+4 model. This will be implemented as follows-
- Foundation Stage– It further devided in to 02 parts i.e. preschool/Anganwadi and class 1 up to class 2. This will cover the age 3-8 years. The main focus will be activity based learning.
- Preparatory Stage– Class 3 to Class 5. It will cover the age of 8-10 years . The main focus will be introduce the subjects like speaking , reaing, writing, physical education, languages, art, science, and mathematics.
- Middle Stage– Class 6 to Class 8. It will cover the age of 11-13 years. It will introduce students to the more abstract concepts in subjects of mathematics, science, social science, arts and humanities.
- Secondary Stage– Class 9 to Class 12. It will cover the age of 14-18 years. It again devided in to 02 parts.
- First part/phase of class 09 and Class 10
- Second part/phase of class 11 and class 12
These 04 years of study includes multidisciplinary study, including critical thinking. Multiple options of subjects will be provided.
- Instead of exams being held every academic year, school students will only attend 03 exams in class 2,5 and 8
- Board exams will be continued to held for classes 10 and 12 but will be redesigned.
- Coding will be introduced from class 6 and experiential learning will be adopted.
- The Mid day Meal Scheme will include breakfast.
Higher Education.
- There will be 04 year multi disciplinary bachelor’s degree with multiple exit options as follows:
- A certificate after completion of 01 year study.
- A diploma after completion of 02 year study.
- A Bachelor’s Degree after completion of 03 year programme
- A 4 Year multidisciplinary bachelor’s degree (Preferred Option)
- M Phil will be discontinue.
- The National Testing Agency will now be given the additional responsibility fo conducting entrance eaminations for admissions to universities across the country in addition to the JEE main and NEET.
- The fees of both private and public universities will be fixed.
International branch campuses:
NEP 2020 renewed the effort by explicitly allowing for foreign universities to establish campuses in India as well as giving permission for IITs to set up campuses overseas.
Above is as per guide line of New Education policy of India
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