Faculties Insight
Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. International Leadership Guru Father of “Soft Leadership” Opinion Columnist, CEOWORLD Magazine Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 “National Education Policy 2020 shifts focus from teacher-centric education to student-centric education. It shifts from theoretical teaching to practical teaching by focusing on hard skills, soft skills, life skills, critical thinking, and problemsolving skills. It encourages students to think creatively and choose subjects close to their hearts.” ― Professor M.S. Rao I am passionate about students and often write about Indian education. I will discuss the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020). The Indian government announced the National Education Policy on July 29, 2020. It received both bouquets and brickbats. It has converted the current 10+2 system into a 5+3+3+4 system, i.e., 5 years of primary education, 3 years of preparatory stage, 3 years of the middle stage, and 4 years of secondary school. Exams will only be held for class 5th, 8th,
and 12th. There are changes in the board exam pattern and assessments. NEP 2020 brings reforms in schools and higher education systems. It ensures the holistic development of students. It shifts focus from ‘what to think’ to ‘how to think’ and from exam-oriented education to employment-oriented education. It discourages rote learning and encourages creative learning. It emphasizes vocational education and practical education. It bridges the gap between academia and industry. It encourages employability in Indian students by upgrading their knowledge, skills, and abilities. It encourages them to migrate from one profession to another profession, unlike previous education. It grooms them as multifaceted personalities and helps them live many lives professionally. It allows foreign universities to set up campuses in India thus increasing
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