NEP envisions ‘Holistic, Vocational’ learning

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Setting a standard and building a rigour into the testing system has been very quietly initiated in this proposal, and it is a significant change brought forward in the NEP, says Dr Manimekalai Mohan, Founder, Managing Trustee & Correspondent, SSVM Institutions in a conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

One of the most significant changes indorsed by the NEP 2020 is in the School Education system. The fundamental principle of the NEP and that pleases me intensely is the element of choice at every level which is appreciable. As an educator, I think ‘the choice’ is the dignity and self-respect of every learner and helps to achieve the student’s potential. This proposal also has discreetly allowed all educators to find a way forward and to set an example of this signature model. The major strength of NEP is the reformation in the assessment. A genuinely transformational – PARAKH (Performance, Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) to be set up as the standard body. Assessment on Critical thinking will actually create a statistical spine that could be used to calibrate the model of Education. Standardized assessment pattern will bring down the grade inflation dramatically. Setting a standard and building a rigour into the testing system has been very quietly initiated in this proposal, and it is a significant change brought forward in the NEP.

The NEP 2020 has three more noteworthy changes such as, HRD Ministry now has been renamed as Ministry of Education; GDP investment in Education will be increased from 1.6% to 6% which is a boon if implemented appropriately, and focusing on Gross Enrolment Ratio which will be increased to 50% by 2025 and 100% GER in 2030. All these number changes are possibly achievable only when a dynamic change enforcement pins on the existing approaches.

The existing structure 10+2 has been broken down into 5+3+3+4 structure as the Foundational stage, the Preparatory stage, the Middle stage and the Secondary stage which will be in par with the educational standards of many of the developed countries. Implementation of Coding in the curriculum from grade 6 is appreciative; nonetheless, the feasibility of students’ digital access across the nation is still a question. The execution of a 360-degree holistic progress-report card will lead to assessing skills and capabilities of learners by giving equal foothold to academics, co-curricular activities and application-oriented knowledge emphasizing on critical thinking and self-analyzing skills rather than rote learning.

Through MERU (Multi-Disciplinary Education and Research Universities), a multi-disciplinary approach and a single regulator for higher Education (excluding medical and legal) have been initiated by the NEP in the higher secondary level such as holistic undergraduate programmes, flexible curriculum, vocational subjects and inter-disciplinary combination of subjects which means no more rigid divisions of Science, Commerce and Humanities streams. The learners will be able to make their own combinations of subjects.

Also read: Pokhriyal holds meeting over NEP with officials

The National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education (NCFTE-2021) will be set up, and by 2030, the minimum teaching qualification will be a 4-year integrated B.Ed. Degree for teachers. By attaining such standards, the passing out students will have strong practical skills.

In conclusion, the New NEP 2020 after 34 years is justly visionary, highly comprehensive and correctly documented. Its victory, however, lies in its effective implementation by not leaving any stone unturned towards this national re-building mission.

Tamil Nadu forms panel to implement NEP

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September 10, 2020

To implement the NPE, the Tamil Nadu School Education Department has formed a 13-member high-level committee to study the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in order to advise the government on two-language policy and other issues.

While describing the functions and other terms of reference for the expert committee, the government said it will “advise the Government of Tamil Nadu on the policy response on all thrust areas of the National Education Policy 2020 subject to the state of Tamil Nadu continuing with its two-language policy.”

It will “advise on the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 as is relevant to Tamil Nadu in the short, medium, and long term based on resource availability,” the government added.

Also read: A brief reflection on the new national education policy

The committee is expected to submit its final report after due consultation with all relevant stakeholders, within a period of one year from the date of its constitution.

The expert committee shall be assisted by the Director of School Education and the State Project Director Samagra Shiksha for the facilitation of their work.

The government added that in view of the coronavirus pandemic, if necessary, the committee can conduct its meetings virtually.

The Union Cabinet on July 29 approved National Education Policy 2020 bringing major reforms in higher education including a target of 50 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by 2035 and provision for multiple entry and exits.

Education Minister: JEE Main Result 2020 to be declared soon

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September 10, 2020

Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank confirmed that National Testing Agency (NTA) has already started JEE Main Result 2020 declaration process. The result would be announced by the Agency soon on the official site of NTA JEE at jeemain.nta.nic.in.

Taking the social media, Education Minister has extended his heartfelt thanks to all the students and parents for reposing trust in the government and participating in the exam. The Minister also thanked the state governments and their officials, NTA city coordinators, invigilators, and the entire community of examination functionaries for their overwhelming support to make these exams a success.

JEE Main 2020 answer key has already been released on September 8, 2020. The JEE Main examination was conducted across the country from September 1 to September 6 amid a lot of protests and criticism. This year around 8.7 lakh students registered for the exam this year.

Also read: NTA releases JEE Main answer key; check details

As per sources close to the officials, JEE Main Result 2020 would be available on September 11, 2020. Soon after the result is declared, candidates can either appear for JEE Advanced 2020 examination. The JEE Advanced examination would be conducted on September 27, 2020 instead of the earlier proposed date of September 23, 2020.

My heartfelt thanks to all students and parents for reposing trust in the government and participating in #JEEMain exam. Process for result declaration has begun and results will be announced soon. @PIB_India @MIB_India @EduMinOfIndia @DDNewslive

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) September 9, 2020

New Education Policy 2020- Approaches, Opportunities and Challenges

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September 9, 2020

The main objective of this is to develop streamlined critical thinking, higher order thinking, having more grip on the subjects and domain, to develop problem solving skills along with team work and communication skills, Dr Dhrubajyoti Chattopadhyay, Vice Chancellor, Sister Nivedita University, Kolkata in a conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

The National Education Policy gives equal right to education. It incorporates school education as an elementary part and makes it compulsory for every child. There have been provisions of multiple entry and exits for secondary students and extends to Undergraduate, Post Graduate and research levels. It allows the flexibility for a student to complete his education at any point of time the student thinks so and has mainly been framed for students who had to discontinue their studies midway due to work or family pressure. The policy aims to provide a strong base of liberal arts along with Vocational Training at Undergraduate levels. A candidate who is in the fourth year of the Undergraduate course can seamlessly integrate itself at Masters and Doctoral levels which in the long run will help in bringing professional education into mainstream undergraduate education. Vocational Education will also be an integral part of the Education Policy.

Also read: Rishi Khemka, CEO – ARK Infosolutions, MindBox hails new education policy

The Higher Education sector has been combined with liberal arts with Mathematics, Sciences, Technology and Engineering. The main objective of this is to develop streamlined critical thinking, higher-order thinking, having more grip on the subjects and domain, to develop problem-solving skills along with teamwork and communication skills. The postgraduate and the doctorate levels have been given the options of one year, two-year and five-year degree. The post-graduation will have more research level concepts and will have for professional competence. The National Research Foundation has been constructed whose main objective would be to focus of the Education System mainly at College and University levels. It will also take care of research capacity expansion and monitoring the same with a more formal mechanism.

The most important component of this Education Policy is Digital literacy and Computational thinking. The emphasis would be given to make students digitally literate and also will be trained in programming and coding to enhance their IT skills. NEP has been entrusted to integrate ICT in education so that the process becomes less cumbersome, fast and transparent. ICT will enable the students to have a better education through proper monitoring. NEP has also plans to integrate online education into the education process so that the students can maximize their educational experience. The policy talks about the inclusion of disruptive technologies into the system. It will include Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive tools to ensure that online education is guided by student learning and student growth at an individual level. It plans for huge IT infrastructure and technology platforms. It plans to have more and more online courses and expects to have tie-ups with top-level Universities and Institutes to have more Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC’s).

However, the challenge is its implementation. Different states have different education systems and hence accepting one uniform education policy would be a bit challenging. However, we need to understand that through proper participation we can overcome this challenge and make it successful across the country.

Pokhriyal distributes CBSE Awards to 38 teachers

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September 9, 2020

The Union Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, distributed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Award to Teachers to 38 educators from affiliated schools across the country.

The CBSE Award is organised by the board to felicitate teachers and principals who have shown excellence in school affiliated.

Congratulating the teachers, education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said:“ I feel that teachers play an important role in the development of students, family, society and the nation. We all understand how extensive the impact of a teacher can be in a students’ life.”

Also read: Pokhriyal: Can’t allow to waste precious year of students

Among the teachers facilitated is Arti Qanungo, a teacher at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Shakarpur, Delhi, for working on developing listening abilities of students and creating activities to bring environmental and societal awareness among students. Another awardee is Reenu Bindra, a physical education teacher at the Darshan Academy in Kirpal Bagh, Delhi, whose students have received medals in sports and games in various national competitions. Bindra has also encouraged and helped specially abled students and dropouts to pursue sports and games.

Minister of state (MoS) for education Sanjay Dhotre, CBSE chairperson Manoj Ahuja, and secretary of Department of School Education and Literacy Anita Karwal were also present at the ceremony.

Felicitating the incredible teachers of @cbseindia29 with the #CBSE Teacher Award-2019-20. #ShikshakParv #NTA2020 @SanjayDhotreMP @EduMinOfIndia @PIB_India @MIB_India @DDNewslive @mygovindia @transformIndia https://t.co/5S47HTuRsB

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) September 9, 2020

VIBGYOR Group of Schools announces zero-interest easy-EMI education loan

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September 9, 2020

Country’s leading chain of K-12 schools, VIBGYOR Group of Schools, has announced the launch of Easy-EMI Education Loan, financial assistance programme for COVID-impacted families. Under the programme, each family can avail of a maximum of 2 loans for up to Rs 5 lakh (Rs 2.5 lakh per student) for 27 months.

The loan is being offered interest-free with outstanding fees, with VIBGYOR subsidising 100 per cent of the interest amount till 30th September 2020.

Peshwa Acharya, CMO, VIBGYOR Group of Schools, said, “We are continuously working on innovative ways and means to help students whose parents are financially impacted by the on-going pandemic. In this difficult time, our aim is to support each other, as we work to ensure continuity of education amid the lockdown. We have listened to their problems, and have subsequently rolled out the Easy-EMI Education Loan, to help VIBGYOR parents who have been financially affected by the pandemic and are doing their utmost to facilitate learning for their children.”

Also read: Results are out, Now the Next step- ‘Education loans’

Easy-EMI Education Loan is being offered in Mumbai, Pune, Nashik and Vadodara. The 27-month tenure of the loan also includes a 3-month moratorium.

In March 2020, VIBGYOR Group of Schools also launched the EduBridge Scholarship Programme (fee waiver scholarship), to provide financial support to parents (salaried and non-salaried/business-owner) who had been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 Ways in Which AI Will Revolutionize engineering in Post COVID World

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September 9, 2020

The advent of technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning have made them important skills to have for engineers to be accepted in the industry, says Dr. S.G Gopalakrishna, Director, Nagarjuna Group of Institutions in a conversation with Elets News Network (ENN).

Engineering is one of the most sought after educational streams in India and students often relate engineering education as a suitable way to embark on a successful career journey. This often means that the job prospects are much more if one follows this discipline as compared to other streams.

Earlier, streams like Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science were the domains that students usually pursued and were considered the traditional fields. Lately, there has been a lot of focus around inculcating research in the curriculum, experiential learning, STEM education, deep tech etc.

Also read: Kendriya Vidyalaya to introduce Artificial Intelligence

The advent of technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning have made them important skills to have for engineers to be accepted in the industry.

Given the scenario and the unlocking procedure in the country, manufacturing industries can be expected to rise in terms of business in the first place. Engineering education with a sharper focus on technologies like Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is helping students to understand the impact of their learning and the need in society.

Following are some of the ways in which AI will revolutionize the career journey for engineers in the post COVID world:

1. Human-AI collaboration: In an attempt to find a COVID-19 vaccine, the human-AI collaboration will have an important role to play. In the medical field, AI will help to accelerate the search and overcome challenges.

2. AI in retail and supply chain: The nationwide lockdown has certainly changed the consumer behaviour patterns. To maintain social distancing norms, online buying or e-commerce, in particular, has witnessed a surge. AI will be specifically useful in the e-commerce industry and will help to strengthen the supply chain. This means bringing retailers and buyers closer.

3. Industrial Automation: Many industries will witness a tech renaissance in the post COVID world. Programmable robots to speed up the production process while also maintaining social distancing norms are being considered by manufacturers. This is not only limited to the automobile industry but also in the food and beverages sector, electronics and pharmaceutical sector.

4. AI-based Disease Surveillance: Medical practitioners and researchers will depend heavily on AI-based tools and tracking systems for disease surveillance.

5. AI-driven economy: The global pandemic has also compelled us to adapt to digital transformation. Be it workplaces adapting tools to enable work from home or educational institutions taking to online platforms and adapting virtual classrooms.

For students pursuing engineering, it is about time they build their skills around these contemporary technologies to be able to innovate and collaborate with the industry, develop a mindset to be prepared with upcoming changes and deal with any kind of uncertainty.

NEET 2020: SC rejects plea to postpone exams

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In a major development, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a batch of pleas seeking deferment or cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), scheduled to be held on September 13.

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said that the authorities will take all necessary steps for conducting the NEET-undergraduate entrance exam amid the COVID-19 pandemic for admission in medical courses. “Sorry, we are not inclined to entertain,” the bench said, dismissing the review petitions.

The apex court had on September 4 dismissed petitions, including one filed by ministers of six opposition-ruled states, seeking review of its August 17 order which had paved the way for holding NEET and JEE exams.

Also read: NTA releases NEET 2020 admit card

Presenting a fresh plea for deferring the exam and requesting for more centres, the senior lawyers of the Supreme Court made last ditch effort to bring relief to students who have been seeking to postpone NEET 2020 amid the Coronavirus scare.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had recently conducted JEE Main 2020 examination, following which students and experts had questioned how would social distancing be maintained when more number of aspirants would sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical courses.

Health Ministry issues guidelines for higher education institutions

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September 9, 2020

The Union Health ministry has issued SOPs for Higher Educational institutions, as well as skill training centres, can resume their classes from September 21. The Union health ministry asked them to implement staggered classroom activities with separate time slots, mandatory six feet distance between desks and carry out disinfection of premises.

The guidelines, issued by the ministry, said that seating arrangement should be done in a way to ensure a distance of six feet between chairs and desks. “Staggering of classroom activities to be done, with separate timing slots, to allow for adequate physical distancing and disinfection of classroom premises. Academic scheduling should have intermix of regular classroom teaching and online teaching and assessments,” the ministry said. In shared rooms and dormitories, the guidelines said, beds should be placed at a distance of six feet from each other.

Also read: Health Ministry issues SOPs for reopening of schools

“Temporary partitions may be considered, if feasible. Any symptomatic student should be immediately given a single room and then provided requisite medical care,” the guidelines said. “Mess facility, if any within the premises, shall follow physical distancing norms at all times.

Staggering of meal timings may be done to prevent overcrowding. Hostels should be out of bound for all persons except essential staff with known health status,” the ministry said. The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of COVID-19. These measures include physical distancing of at least six feet, use of face covers or masks, frequent hand washing with soap and use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers, they said.

NTA releases JEE Main answer key; check details

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National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the JEE Main official answer key. Candidates can check the answer on official site-jeemain.nta.nic. According to the notice released by NTA, the candidates will be able to raise objections against JEE Main Sept 2020 answer key till September 10 (10 AM). JEE Main paper 2 answer key 2020 has also been released along with Paper 1.

To access the answer key, the candidates will have to visit the official website jeemain.nta.nic and login using the required credentials. The question paper along with JEE Main response sheet 2020 has also been made available. The correct option will be given along with the question type and ID.

Also read: SC rejects review plea on NEET and JEE Mains exams

To raise objections against the JEE Main official answer key, the candidates will have to select any one or more than one of the Option ID(s) listed on the screen by clicking the checkbox. The option on which objection is to be raised has to be selected. The supporting documents for the objection have to be uploaded and payment of Rs. 200 per question has to be paid through Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.

To calculate the scores using JEE Main Sept 2020 answer key, they will have to compare their responses with the correct answers and use the official marking scheme. The total scores will be the possible scores secured by the candidates in the exam.

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