One of the most important emerging trends in education in 2022 is a stark shift from subject- oriented rote learning to a more skill-based learning method as envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020 shared Jaya Chetwani, Principal, Lokseva e School & Jr. College, Pune, Maharashtra with Sheeba Chauhan of Elets News Network(ENN). Edited excerpts:
Tell us about your achievements in terms of ‘Innovation in Education’ during the year 2022.
The future of India lies in innovation and creativity. Innovations are essential for the development of a nation.The key achievement of the year was the recognition as Innovation Ambassador given by MoE’s Innovation Cell, AICTE, CBSE, and Ministry of Education –Government of India. It has been a matter of great pride and privilege to be nominated for Science Technology Skill Development Committee, Pune District. To implement innovation in teaching and learning got an opportunity to be involved as a core committee member of an edu –tech company working to develop educational software and mobile application in social studies subjects for secondary grade students.
How futuristic technologies are going to transform education in the year 2023?
“Pedagogy is the driver, technology is the accelerator”
Recent times have seen teacher’s role shifting to “guide on the side” as students take more responsibility for their own learning using technology to gather relevant information. Education today is redesigning learning spaces to foster more interaction and use technology as an enabler. The future of technology in education is helping teachers to expand beyond linear, text- based learning and to engage students who learn best in other ways. The role of schools has evolved from a contained computer class into a versatile learning tool that could change how we demonstrate concepts, assign projects and assess the progress of a learner.
What are the innovation that accelerated the transformation of growth in the education landscape in the year 2022?
The future is about time frames. A year is a short time to experience the gravity of educational shifts, but large enough to spot the signals and drivers of change. The National Education Policy and its allied ideas of equity, quality and access remain popular forces for the future. One of the most important emerging trends in education in 2022 is a stark shift from subject-oriented rote learning to a more skill-based learning method as envisioned in the National Education Policy 2020. Gamification in learning has heralded new trends in education that aim to make learning fun. Game-based elements allow students to instantly gather new information and test that knowledge. The introduction of computer-based design and its inherent components can inspire students to develop their skills effectively in an enjoyable manner.
What is your mission and vision to impact the paradigm shift of education arena in the year 2023?
In 21st Century from “Books” to “Webpages“ we have evolved. With the paradigm shift in the education arena the vision for the upcoming year would be to effective implement. Immersive learning, which is a perfect blend of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in teaching learning process to make learning fun. Metaverse or mirror world, and the ‘spacial internet’, or even the AR cloud’, a virtual learning experience with enhanced physical reality, is the future of education in the coming years.
Looking forward to reading your achievements and your remarkable journey of 2022 and the future plans for the coming year.
Academician and reflective practitioner, currently associated with an CBSE school and Jr. College in the capacity of Principal in Pune district of Maharashtra. During pandemic she had contributed in the children’s well-being and learning survey conducted by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child’s Right (DCPCR) Government of NCT of Delhi for ‘Right to Education’. She has been invited as resource person and guest of honour at many state, national and international seminars, workshops and conferences. She is core committee member of Research Culture Society, an government registered international scientific research organisation. Her e-content is selected by Government of India under Vidyadaan initiative. She had rendered psychological support as a part of helpline that DCPCR instituted during the lockdown period providing emotional and psycho-social support to citizens of Delhi diagnosed with Covid-19 and has been recognised with Certificate of Exemplary Dedication for being Covid warrior by 13 state governments and 9 municipalities.
