The pre-draft of the NCF for School Education (NCF-SE) is here.
The pre-draft is now open for public comment, including from students, parents, teachers, and educators.
The pre-draft is now open for public comment, including from students, parents, teachers, and educators.
Two board exams, dividing subjects into 8 curricular areas for Class 10 students, and ending science, arts or humanities, and commerce streams for higher secondary students are among the major structural changes suggested in the NCF draft.
theprint.in
theprint.in
Maths and computing as major core areas in Classes 11 and 12, modular board examinations for Class 12, greater flexibility in subject choice and doing away with streams as well as semester system for Classes 11 and 12 are among major recommendations.
news18.com
news18.com
The courses will be divided into three types: essential or mandatory courses; choice-based courses, which each student may select; and vocational education, arts, and sports, which will be integral parts of the curriculum.
hindustantimes.com
hindustantimes.com
The draft has also suggested introducing a ‘Buddy system’ in which teachers can pair a child who needs help with another child who can provide help informally, when it comes to homework, explaining class work, projects etc.
indianexpress.com
indianexpress.com
The expert panel has recommended that in order to complete Class 10, students must complete two required courses in each of the eight available subject areas within two years.
A major change that has been suggested in the draft is introducing a semester system in Class 12 exams
A major change that has been suggested in the draft is introducing a semester system in Class 12 exams
A key part of the document is the inclusion of values that are “rooted” in India. The document says that it leans towards making students acquainted with true sources of knowledge, or the six pramanas: pratyaksa, anumana, upamana, anupalabdhi, and sabda.
thehindu.com
thehindu.com
Among the recommendations is the revision of the class 10 and class 12 exams, as well as an emphasis on developmental perspectives, suggesting curricular and pedagogical shifts at different stages—foundational, preparatory, secondary, and secondary.
telegraphindia.com
telegraphindia.com
The govt announced that textbooks based on the revised NCF will be taught in schools starting from the 2024–25 session. But a specific timeline for the implementation of the changes to exams, assessments, and subject design has not been made available.
indianexpress.com
indianexpress.com
At the foundational stage, it proposes letting children learn from the stories of Panchatantra, Jataka, Hitopadesha, and other tales from Indian traditions.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
In order to ensure gender equality in India's schools, the expert panel has suggested gender-neutral uniforms, mixed-gender sports teams, balanced gender representation in textbooks, and classroom discussions on gender issues.
hindustantimes.com
hindustantimes.com
Additionally, the document suggests that schools should have separate restrooms for students of different genders & those with disabilities.
"Girls' restrooms should provide sanitary napkins and covered trash cans for the disposal of used sanitary napkins," the document stated.
"Girls' restrooms should provide sanitary napkins and covered trash cans for the disposal of used sanitary napkins," the document stated.
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