Question Q.7GS2GS2
Q.7) Outline the salient features of New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 related to school education. What does it state about the medium of instruction in schools?
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New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 promises to overhaul the educational system of India away from the Macaulay's minute. Salient Features of NEP 2020 - School Education: (1) Focus on foundational and Liberal Numeracy (FLN) by grade 3. (2) Mandating Experiential Learning10 day bag-less school. (3) Inculcate new subjects and diverse material. E.g. Environment. (4) Learning in Mother Tongue till age 5.
5Monitoring learning outcomes via PARAKH. (6) Teacher Training → inculcating by 2030 only B.Ed Teachers. Medium of Instruction: (1) Favors mother tongue at foundational level. (2) 3 Language Policy → choosing at least 2 Indian Language. [Concern] → Imposition of Hindi. Lack of required infrastructure, Teachers vacancy. NEP 2020 promises to bring India's education system in modernity and update it as per the need of the time.
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GAURAV CHOPRA
AIR 832025
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GS2GS2
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Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Education
New Education Policy 2020 - Salient Features
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