Author: Jannatul Saheli & Dr. Pankaj Kumar Paul
DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/10.2024-34979259/BIJMRD/Vol -2 / 8/2024/A3
Abstract: An attempt has been made to highlight the general structure and focused areas of New Education Policy (2020) in India. The Indian government has launched the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a comprehensive framework for transforming the education sector with a focus on inclusivity, quality, and innovation. Purpose: This research focused on the NEP (2020) framework in various levels of education based on learners’ ages. NEP 2020 replaces the current 10+2 system with a new 5+3+3+4 school framework designed to better correspond to children’s cognitive development phases. Methods: Descriptive survey methods and review of related literature have been used in this study. Chief findings/Thrust areas of the Study: The areas covered under NEP (2020) are Foundation, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary phrases of education. It emphasizes on reading and numeracy foundations, vocational education, teacher preparation, educational technology utilization, and multilingualism. NEP 2020 focuses on universal basic reading and numeracy by grade three. This is especially important in rural areas, where many kids struggle with basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills as a result of inadequate early childhood education and limited access to high-quality instructional materials. NEP (2020) proposes adding vocational education into the school curriculum at an early age, commencing in grade 6. NEP 2020 emphasizes the role of technology in boosting educational quality, especially in rural areas with limited resources. The policy highlights the importance of continuous professional development for teachers, especially those working in rural areas. Comments: NEP 2020 highlights the necessity of using one’s mother tongue or local language as the medium of education until at least grade 5, ideally grade 8. It is particularly crucial for rural areas, where kids frequently experience obstacles when studying in a language.
Keywords: National Education Policy 2020, Structure, Focus, Vocational education Rural Education
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