Himangshu Ranjan Bhuyan
Recently, the New Education Policy 2020 has been introduced in our country by changing the education policy of 1986. The Union Cabinet of India approved the National Education Policy 2020 on 29 July, 2020. The Cabinet also decided to change the name of the Ministry of Human Resources and Development to the Ministry of Education. The new National Education Policy have been come into force from April 2022. After a long hiatus, the Government of India wanted to introduce a new National Education Policy with major changes. The new National Education Policy 2020, chaired by former ISRO scientist Kasturi Ranjan, will replace the old 10+2 system with 5+3+3+4 Accordingly, the first five years will be called the ‘Foundation Stage’
Children aged 3 years will be enrolled in this foundation level and children will learn through play without any examination for 8 years. This means that the children will spend the first three years in full play and the last two years in primary education without taking exams. The next stage will be called the Preparatory Stage.
There will be classes from third to fifth at this level. There will be some activities along with reading and listening. The children can be educated in the regional language or English medium. This is followed by the Middle Stage. The level will be taught from class VI to class VIII. Computer Code, Vocational, Mathematics, Science, Arts, etc. will be included in the curriculum at this level. Students can take any Indian language at this level. This is followed by the Secondary Stage. This means that there will be classes IX to XII at this secondary level. There will be no Science, Arts or Commerce branches at this level (No Stream).
Students will have to progress to the next grade through a total of eight semesters. There will be Multiple Subjects and the topics will be discussed with Critical Thinking. Students can take a Foreign Language as a subject.
There will be a four-year course at the undergraduate level. There is no B.A., B.Sc. or b. less. There will be no such thing. Passing the first year will be called Graduate with Certificate. Similarly, the second year is called Graduate with Diploma, the third year is called Graduate with Degree and the fourth year is called Graduate with Research. b. Every year will have a value. This means that if a student has to leave the college for any reason after graduating with the certificate and re-enrolls after one/two years, the student can enroll directly in the second year ie Diploma course. Completion of a three-year degree course will qualify you for any government job or competitive examination.
Postgraduate education will be one or two years.
There will be a one-year postgraduate course for students who have completed a four-year undergraduate course and a two-year course for those who wish to pursue a postgraduate course after completing a three-year course. M.Sc. A., M.Sc. S.S. C., M.Sc. less. There will be no ‘Stream’.
There will only be Post Graduate. The new system will include the existing M.Sc. Phil. There will be none. Four-year-old P.S. H.S. D.Sc. degree will be in the new National Education Policy-2 As far as we know, the curriculum development is currently in full swing
We have seen many positive aspects of this education policy which will be prepared at a cost of 6 per cent of the country’s GDP. It is our view and belief that the vocational or practical education system will provide practical knowledge and career orientation to our students so that they will be free from the consequences of unemployment they are currently suffering from.
In addition to the marks obtained in the results, there will be self-assessment, grades given by friends, grading by the friends, grading by the teachers, etc. In addition, under the proposed new National Education Policy, 50 world-class universities will be able to open their branches in India. That will be a challenge for us. There will be four departments under this historical education policy. These include (i) Syllabus Preparation Section, (ii) Regularities of Teachers and students Section, (iii) Salary, Scholarship and Research Section. , and (iv) Result Preparation Section.
The proposed new education policy recommends four-year teacher training to provide quality education. The new education policy will also ensure extra-curricular activities like sports, martial arts, dance, gardening and yoga at all levels of schools.
It is believed that if the decisions taken by the new National Education Policy to provide quality and practical education are implemented in practice, not only will there be a radical change in our educational world, but our lost rhythm will be restored.
Early Childhood Care –
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in India offers a comprehensive approach to transforming the education system that emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, and holistic development of the personality.
An important aspect within this framework is Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), which will play a vital role in laying the foundation for a child’s lifelong learning journey. Early childhood education care covers the early years of a child’s life, a critical stage that typically lasts from three to eight years. Children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development during this period greatly affects their overall growth. Therefore, the NEP 2020 recognizes the significance of this period and places greater emphasis on it.
One of the key pillars of NEP 2020 is the universalization of child care and education, which aims to provide quality primary education to all children.
This is accompanied by the provision of anganwadi centres, pre-schools, and primary child care facilities across the country. The NEP integrates early childhood care and education into the formal education system. envisions a seamless transition from childhood to primary education, helping children achieve continuity and coherence in their learning journey. The National Education Policy 2020 plans for the successful completion of school education through the introduction of 5+3+3+4 system.
While the first 5 years of education are considered to be the Foundation Stage or child care and education, the first three years are included in pre-primary education.The Education Policy recognizes the need for experiential learning in the early years with an emphasis on play-based and activity-oriented pedagogies for child-care and education in childhood.
This approach to learning plays a particular role in increasing cognitive ability, creativity, and socio-emotional competence in adjustment on contemporary research.
The National Education Policy 2020 advocates a curriculum that promotes critical thinking, curiosity, and problem solving, where the child develops a love of learning from an early age.
In addition, the NEP 2020 will focus on the need for trained and qualified teachers in early childhood care and education. One of its objectives is to ensure that professional development programs for teachers and caregivers have the skills and knowledge needed to create a stimulating and nurturing environment for young children.
The main objective of this curriculum and child care and education is to promote the holistic development of children through the application of advanced child development practices in different countries of the world with emphasis on teacher training. Inclusion n. NEP 2020, and this policy extends to early childhood education care.
The policy focuses on providing specialized support for children with different needs, to ensure that every child, regardless of socio-economic background or ability, has access to quality primary education.
In conclusion, the National Education Policy 2020 brings about a significant change in recognizing the importance of child care and education in childhood. Prioritizing universal access, play-based learning, teacher training, and inclusion, NEP2020 aims to build a strong foundation for children’s educational journey. As India moves forward with the implementation of these reforms, a focus on early childhood child-care and education will play an important role in shaping a generation of learners who are curious, creative, and well-prepared for the challenges of the future.
The National Education Policy 2020 is a very important and commendable step in planning for child education care at the primary level. Therefore, let us all work together to address the potential challenges of this policy as well as strengthen child care and education.
(The Writer is CRCC of Nalbari Cluster, Biswanath Education Block, Education Department)
