Top Expectations for the National Curriculum Phase
The minister added that today is a significant day in achieving NEP goals when speaking about the occasion for the national curriculum framework, which changes the curriculum. “NCF for school education has four stages: Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary. One of the most crucial and difficult parts of NEP 2020 was developing the fundamental framework because it will have a significant impact on how national development in the future.
Pradhan stated that this new curriculum will aid in preparing young people with the cognitive and language skills required by the education system of the twenty-first century. “NCERT should make this NCF available to the public, share it with SCERTs, and distribute it to all parties involved in the care and development of young children.”
India’s educational system is changing because to the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). It has put our educational system on the right track to providing the best education possible for everyone, with equity and inclusion. The new 5+3+3+4 national curriculum structure, which incorporates Early Childhood Care and Education for all children aged 3 to 8, is one of NEP 2020’s most revolutionary features. Early childhood is a crucial factor in determining a person’s overall quality of life since it provides the groundwork for lifelong learning and growth. In all sorts of institutions throughout the nation, this framework is anticipated to provide Foundational Education of the highest calibre, according to a news release from the ministry of education.Play is at the centre of the conceptual, operational, and transactional approaches to curriculum organisation, pedagogy, time and content organisation, and the whole experience of the child, as stated in NEP 2020, the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage.
Children learn best through play, thus the learning experiences envisioned by the National Curriculum Framework will stimulate the child’s development in all aspects such as cognitive, social-emotional, and physical and allow all of our kids to acquire Foundational Literacy and Numeracy. The home environment, which includes family, extended family, neighbours, and other members of the immediate community, cannot be overstated because it has a significant impact on the child, especially in this age group of 3 to 8 years. The NCF has an institutional focus. The role of teachers, parents, and communities in facilitating and increasing the developmental outcomes sought during this stage would be covered by this NCF, the ministry noted.
In a set of 49 Kendriya Vidyalayas, Balvatika Classes are being introduced for kids in the age ranges of 3+, 4+, and 5+. “Since more than 85% of a kid’s cumulative brain development takes place before the age of 6, it is crucial to give every child the care they need to stimulate their brains and support their physical and emotional growth. The three developmental goals of preserving excellent health and well-being, being effective communicators, and becoming interested learners are all being pursued by all of these engagements, according to the ministry.
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), which was established in 2005, produced the fourth National Curriculum Framework, which is now being used in India education system. In the past 16 years, a lot has changed. New job-creating opportunities are appearing, and the labour market is putting forth an altogether new set of requirements. For instance, the tech sector in India is expanding, creating a demand for experts in coding, big data, and artificial intelligence. Technical know-how is the foundation of India’s modern economy. The national steering committee should place a high priority on a significant improvement in the learning outcomes of Indian students as it sets out to determine the details of the new national curricular framework. In India, more than 65% of kids attend public schools. With 1.5 million schools, more than 9.6 million teachers, and more than 264 million students, India has one of the largest education sectors in the world. The country’s enrollment rates have much improved, and now the emphasis should be on the academic results of the students.
The goal should be to develop the fundamental, learning-related skills of reading and math. Students who achieve better learning outcomes in the early years continue to do so throughout their lives, which creates fresh prospects for achievement. Even in higher education, there must be an effort made to enhance concept retention generally and to promote its application.
State governments will play a significant part in facilitating this change because of their extensive engagement in the management of education. In an effort to improve education, several states are carrying out the National Education Policy 2020 in letter and spirit. NEP 2020 was swiftly put into effect by the state governments of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh. The Madhya Pradesh state administration has also instructed the state’s regulating body for private universities to pay particular attention to the NEP’s successful implementation and to concentrate on the calibre of instruction and its delivery. The state government has made it clear that in the context of the NEP, focus must be placed on enhancing current curricula, research, and innovation.
