Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said that India is the world’s largest democratic educational ecosystem. Over 34 million children study here, more than the entire population of many countries.
He said so during a speech at a high-level ministerial meeting convened by UNESCO on Monday. He said that India has 1.1 lakhs of teachers and there are 10.5 lakhs of schools, 42,000 colleges and 1,043 universities in India.
The minister said: “At least 10.5 lakhs of students from our (government) schools complete their enrollment each year. In India 80.2 lakhs of graduate and undergraduate degrees are offered annually, and some 39,000 more receive a PhD.”
During the UNESCO meeting, he also explained the strengths of the new education policy.
Nishank spoke with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and UNESCO education ministers about the country’s challenges and working on the strategy of not leaving students behind.
He said: “Despite the remarkable size of India’s educational ecosystem, we have succeeded in ensuring that all children living in the most remote areas of the country continue to receive education during this pandemic. We have used radio, television and technology digital ensure that no child is deprived of an education. “
He also explained in detail the PM eVidya program launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said: “India believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is a family) and if necessary set the curriculum in Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, our brothers and sisters have the same high standards as our Indian schools, already They know the Indian school system. He’s very good at math, science, technology and humanities. “
Ensuring their full support, Nishank said: “The world is facing this epidemic on many levels. Despite serious difficulties, global communities have done their best to meet this challenge. Today we can proudly help each other and learn from each other’s struggles. Only our joint efforts will make us stronger in these difficult times. “
According to the latest update, the Bihar School Examinations Board (BSEB) will announce Bihar’s 10th result in 2021 for the high school exam next week. Although the board has not officially disclosed the date and time of the declaration of the Bihar Class 10 result in 2021, reports from the Patna office of the Bihar board of directors suggest that the results may be announced. In the first week of April 2021 at Das Bihar. The 10th grade result online and make it available to students through the official website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
Earlier, a media agency also quoted BSEB President Anand Kishore as saying that the Bihar Board’s 10th high school graduation score in 2021 will be announced by April 7, 2021, and the BSEB Matric score 2021 will be advertising. coming soon. To stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates on the Bihar Council’s 10th Result 2021 online, students are encouraged to register using the link below. After that, you can easily receive updates for the 10th result of BSEB 2021.
Like the intermediate exam result for 12th grade students, the 10th BSEB Bihar 2021 result will also be reported online and distributed to students via the official council website, Biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in. The detailed procedure to access the Bihar Matric 2021 result and download the digital scorecard is detailed below:
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to close all schools for students in grades 1-8 before April 15th. The government took the move amid a massive spike in COVID-19 cases across the state. However, classes 9-12 will reopen as of April 1, 2021. They must also submit the parental consent form to attend classes offline. Earlier this month, the state announced the closure of all educational institutions through March 31, 2021 due to the increase in COVID-19 cases.
On Tuesday, March 30, the secretary of the school education department, Sanjay Goel, issued this order to all collectors in the district. It was distributed to schools in Madhya Pradesh. The school education department decided after a review meeting on Tuesday. The number of corona positive cases is increasing statewide. As a result, the school education department decided to extend school closings.
The department had asked schools to follow COVID-19 guidelines, including maintaining social distancing, proper disinfection, and wearing masks.
Elementary school can begin on June 23, 2021. Until then, classes will be held online. Recently, the Madhya Pradesh Department of Secondary Education revised the dates for grades 10 and 12 due to COVID-19. The 10th grade board exams will now take place from April 30 to May 19, while the 12th grade board exams will take place from May 1 to 21.
Students can take almost 40% of the total courses in a semester in a program through the study website Active Learning for Young Emerging Minds, also known as SWAYAM, according to a new version of the Commission on College Scholarships. The announcement posted on the official website indicates that the credit line for e-learning through active learning study websites for budding young minds in 2021 will allow an institution to acquire almost 40% of all courses per semester through online learning to offer the SWAYAM Internet platform.
In a letter to the Vice Chancellor for Universities and School Directors, UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain said that the University Scholarship Commission regulations for 2021 will allow an institution to authorize up to 40% of the total course, which is offered in a specific program in one semester through the online course offered through the SWAYAM platforms.
The University Scholarship Commission has developed 145 MOOCs, while 208 MOOCs are offered on the SWAYAM platform. Each institution of higher education has been asked to make the necessary changes in its statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations to incorporate and incorporate the provisions of the regulations for seamless integration through SWAYAM-based online courses. The Commission also added that none of the universities will deny student credit mobility for courses purchased through the SWAYAM platform.
An updated version of the Warriors of the Prime Minister’s Exam has been released for students taking the exams. The book was published in advance of the 10th and 12th grade CBSE and ICSE annual exams. The book offers students and parents’ suggestions on how to deal with the pressure and stress of exams. The book also aims to raise awareness on topics such as mental health, the role of technology, and time management. Exam Warriors is available online and in bookstores.
The Prime Minister announced the launch of the book and said that at the beginning of the exam season, the updated version of the Exam Warriors books will be available to students taking the exams. He added that the book consists of new mantras and a variety of interesting activities. The book also includes tips for keeping students stress-free before tests and content based on feedback from students, parents, and teachers. The book has been expanded to include new parts that are of interest to parents and teachers.
The new Exam Warriors module has also been added to the NaMo app, which offers interactive activities for students and parents to help reduce the stress of exams.
Special measures are also planned for parents to discuss career opportunities for students and balance their children’s dream career with a viable opportunity for them after school.
Exam Warriors was first launched in 2018 to help students deal with the stress of exams. It has been published in 15 languages and a braille version was also launched on World Braille Day in 2020.
Ed-tech WhiteHat Jr has announced a cooperative partnership with the satellite company EnduroSat.
The collaboration between WhiteHat Jr and EnduroSat will provide applied science opportunities to students who can send commands and access data from a satellite operating in space.
“We have always believed in the power of creation through exploration. This partnership is a testament to our mission to empower children to think beyond the obvious and literally chase the stars,” said Karan Bajaj, Founder and CEO of Whitehat Jr., in a statement. .
The contract calls for the launch of a satellite in December 2021 that includes a payload for WhiteHat Jr that will provide its students with exciting space learning opportunities.
In addition, WhiteHat Jr. students will have trial access to another satellite scheduled to launch in June 2021. Both satellites will use the SpaceX Falcon 9 rideshare facility, according to the statement.
There are more than 30 sensors on each satellite, including infrared, temperature, solar sensor, gyroscope, etc.
“From analyzing sensor data to transmitting messages, the advanced learning opportunities for students are limitless.
“Additionally, students could participate in the orchestration of spatial data on the WhiteHat Jr payload computer (a Raspberry Pi 4 with a direct connection to the main onboard computer) in a number of ways,” the statement said.
WhiteHat Jr claims to have more than 175,000 students worldwide and 11,000 all-female teachers.
“We are delighted to partner with WhiteHat Jr. This is the first mission where a partner is fully dedicated to promoting children’s education from an early age. EnduroSat has long been committed to the democratization of space education and is accessible to all thanks to its own spaceport. Academy, ”said Rayuro Raychev, founder and CEO of EnduroSat.
AICTE and NHAI have launched the ‘Online Internship’ program for Civil Engineering Students. The unique internship program was launched in the presence of several eminent personalities, including AICTE President, Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Vice President, Professor MP Poonia, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, President of NHAI, Head of Coordination of Chandrasekhar Buddha.
Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe, President of AICTE, said a medical education internship mechanism for a long practice practice. Today, AICTE has made internships mandatory for engineering students.
AICTE Vice President Professor MP Poonia said that students interning at NHAI would have the opportunity to work on problems in real time. It was also announced that according to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, each student must have an industrial presence in the field of it. The AICTE internship program creates a platform for students to do this.
Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, President of NHAI, highlighted the importance of internships, hands-on learning, and academic knowledge. The president of the NHAI also said that students should do this internship thoroughly and with dedication and provide feedback to the NHAI. NHAI offers internship opportunities to 5,000 students in the first phase with 10,000 rupees as a scholarship for two months. Based on the experience of the first phase, NHAI is ready to increase the number of internships for the benefit of the student community.
Buddha Chandrasekhar, Head of Coordination, presented the AICTE internship portal and presented the functionality and characteristics of the portal. These internship opportunities also enrich employment opportunities for youth through “learning by doing” and improve graduates’ qualifications.
The Delhi government honored 98 teachers and principals of public and private schools for their contribution to school education.
“We are here exactly one year after the total closure was first imposed in our country. Our education system has been greatly affected by the pandemic, as school closures during the COVID period had no idea of teaching and learning “said the deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said during the award ceremony.
“But our teachers and principals really seized this opportunity and showed unprecedented determination and determination to respond to this situation,” he added.
“They made sure that learning never stopped by engaging their students in innovative ways. Teachers who didn’t know how to use a smartphone were equipped with the knowledge to use it. Teachers did their best to ensure that children all learned the days”. Their efforts are truly commendable, “said the deputy CM.
Sisodia urged teachers to rethink assessment and learning strategies, saying, “We need to develop correct approaches and develop 360-degree assessments for our students’ injustice to our students and teachers.”
“The challenge is to eliminate memorization and that is why we are about to create the Delhi Board of Education,” he added.
Of all the teachers and school principals who were honored, 69 awardees were from Delhi public schools, 18 from private schools and 11 from Delhi City Council schools.
The winners included special education teachers, art and music teachers, librarians, mentor teachers, sports teachers, and vocational teachers.
Additionally, the Delhi government recognized eleven teachers and civil servants for their exemplary commitment to conducting semi-online teaching-learning activities and COVID relief efforts.
Continuing the tradition of previous years, two special awards were given to teachers who have done exemplary work, based on the observations made by Deputy CM Sisodia during his school visits.
Our world today and future changes require education to prepare children for a world of rapid technological change, growing networks and new forms of employment. In the age of Google, it is no longer enough to focus on mastering content knowledge through memorization. To thrive in today’s fast-paced world, you need a wide range of skills based on academic skills like literacy, numeracy, and science, but also things like teamwork, critical thinking, communication, perseverance, and creativity. For example, because young people are better able to cope with their emotions, their ability to concentrate helps them learn to read, and by working together on science projects, they learn to solve problems together. This interplay of skills is central to both the concept of skill scope and the educational strategies needed to help young people cultivate themselves. Ultimately, today’s youth must be agile and adaptable learners, capable of learning new things quickly in a rapidly changing environment.
First, we need to identify three key areas of change that contribute to the global context in which education must operate, namely technology, the world of work, and globalization. Next, we examine the skills needed to cope with these changes and how policies have long sought to develop many of these skills in education systems. We then examine the current global equity and skill gaps left behind by the most marginalized children. Finally, we call for a different way of thinking about education and schooling to fill in the gaps and bring a broader range of skills to all the children of the world.
DigitalLearning in association with Financepeer organized a series of webinars on leveraging FinTech in the education sector.
Amey Parulekar, Head of Business Development, Financepeer said “We pay the entire year’s fee upfront to the Institute enabling them to manage their funds efficiently and collect fees from parents in 3 to 12 monthly installments at zero interest & cost. We are focused on making quality education available to all. Not only tuition fees for students, we provide every possible help to students.”
Amey Parulekar also added “Digital leadership is already present in our society. Digitization is the right way to go, however students need to understand the joy of having a new book. Adaption of technology is inevitable.”
Rupa Chakravarty, Director, Suncity World School, Gurgaon said “The digital divide is slowly shrinking. The main question lies, are we ready for the change and on what grounds. The divide is not with devices but with mind-set. The children have left behind the educators in embracing technology swiftly.”
“The socio-emotional quotient is not developing within students. Peer to peer learning is the best way. No technology can replace any teacher in the classroom”, added Rupa Chakravarty.
Sangeeta Puri, Headmistress, Children’s Academy Group of Schools, Mumbai said “There is an explosion of technology in the sector. We need to bring various activities to the classroom. We have to move from basic literacy to make our children ready for 21st century skills. We need to inculcate problem solving skills within our students.”
Sangeeta Puri said “We need to bring research to study in schools. Hybrid models of learning will be new tools in the coming days. We need to have transformation in learning processes.”
Sangeeta Puri also said “Education is all about sharing and learning. Collaboration and networking is the best thing the pandemic has taught us. Now, children are meeting their friends through technology.”
Dr Padmaja Kutty, Principal, Ramniwas Bajaj High School, Mumbai said “The pandemic has been a great teacher for all of us. Technology has helped us to connect with children, which helps us to build skills within our students. Technology can help to inculcate NEP 2020 skills within students”.
Dr Padmaja Kutty also added “Children’s are now can be called “Digital natives.” Blended learning is the way ahead, which can give children the best learning. We have to find new ideas to make the classroom more interactive.”
We must be focusing more on skills rather than degrees. We have to bring numerous skills to our classrooms, added Dr Padmaja Kutty.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the new national education policy will lay the foundations to ensure equality and quality in the sector.
The new policy, approved by the Union Cabinet last year, replaced the 34-year-old National Education Policy established in 1986.
“There is no saffronization of education. Those who claim this do not have a correct definition of saffronization. Yes, we respect our mother tongue, but are there countries like Israel and Japan that offer education in their language behind the others?” The Minister replied. of Pokhriyal Education. to a question at the Indian economic conclave.
Classes up to the fifth year in the mother tongue or national language, reduced use of board examinations, a single supervisory authority for institutions of higher education except universities of law and medicine, and common admission tests for universities are part of the new National Education Policy.
“English is not knowledge, it is just a language. When today 14 universities teach Sanskrit in Germany, no one asks about them. If we do the same, there are reports of saffranization,” said the minister.
“No language is imposed on anyone. We have introduced an excellent new education policy that guarantees equality, quality and access in the education sector,” Pokhriyal said.
One of the main characteristics of the new NEP is the replacement of the 10 2 structure of the school curriculum by a 5 3 3 4 structure, which corresponds to age groups 3-8, 8-11, 11-14 and 14-18. . years, with M. will be eliminated. Phil’s programs and the implementation of common standards for public and private institutions of higher education.
The policy aims to pave the way for transformative reforms in the school and university systems to make India a global knowledge superpower.
