NEP full form which stands for National Education Policy 2020 was introduced on 29th July 2020 after replacing the previous National Policy on Education, 1986. The policy aims to make India a global knowledge superpower by fundamentally changing the Indian education system from school to college level.

National Education Policy (NEP 2020)

Q: What is the vision of NEP 2020?

The vision of NEP 2020 is to instill among learners, a deep rooted pride in being Indian, not only in thought, but also in spirit, intellect, and deeds, as well as to develop knowledge, skills, values, and dispositions that support responsible commitment to human rights, sustainable development and living, and global well-being, thereby reflecting a truly global citizen.

Q: What is the role of PARAKH in education?

PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development) is a standard-setting body responsible for setting norms, standards, and guidelines for student assessment and evaluation. The objectives of setting this body are :black_small_square:Improve collaboration between school boards :black_small_square:Advise school boards on new assessment patterns and latest research :black_small_square:Helping school boards shift their assessment patterns to meet the needs of the 21st century

Q: What does NEP 2020 recommend for the internalization of education?

To upgrade the level of higher education, NEP 2020 focuses on :black_small_square:Facilitating research/ teaching collaboration :black_small_square:Faculty/student exchange program with high-quality foreign HEI :black_small_square:The signing of relevant mutually beneficial MOUs with foreign countries :black_small_square:Encouraging high-performing Indian universities to set up campuses in other countries :black_small_square:Setting up of International Student Office to welcome and support students arriving from abroad

Q: What is the meaning of NEP 2020 for higher education?

NEP 2020 has suggested fundamental changes to upgrade the higher education scenario in India. The highlights being Focus on ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) and FLP (Foundational Literacy and Numeracy) :black_small_square:Teacher empowerment :black_small_square:Make learning holistic, enjoyable, collaborative, and engaging for every student :black_small_square:Equal importance to extracurricular activities and vocational streams :black_small_square:Technological advancements in teaching, learning, and assessments :black_small_square:Universalization of education from preschool to secondary levels :black_small_square:Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for all :black_small_square:New Curricular and Pedagogical Structure (5+3+3+4) :black_small_square:Curtailing dropout rates :black_small_square:Standard-setting and accreditation for school education

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What is the meaning of NEP 2020?

▪ The full form of NEP 2020 stands for National Education Policy 2020, formed by the Ministry of Education
▪ It aims to reduce the dropout rate in Indian schools & adopt the multidisciplinary approach in the higher education system
▪ It seeks to bring a holistic change to the education system & will replace the existing 10+2 academic structure

What are the main points of NEP 2020?

Early Childhood Care

One of the NEP policy for overall development, the old academic structure has been replaced by a 5+3+3+4 system

Multilingualism

The emphasis is on using mother tongue/local language as a medium of instruction at least till class 5

Robust Teacher Recruitment

Guidelines have been laid to recruit teachers through a robust and transparent process

Standard-setting & Accreditation for Schools

Independent SSSA and SQAAF to be set up for accountability, & quality assessments of schools

Holistic Multidisciplinary Education

UG courses to be of 3 or 4 years with multiple exit options and appropriate certification

Teacher Education

It is mandated that the teacher should have a minimum qualification of 4-year B.Ed. degree

What are the Four Stages of NEP 2020?

Foundational Stage

It consists of 5 years of activity-based learning and pedagogy of ECCE & focuses on language development and play-based learning methods. Foundational stage includes students from 3 to 8 years old

Preparatory Stage

Children from 8 to 11 years old lie in the preparatory stage. It emphasizes that the incorporation of light textbooks & interactive learning would be beneficial for laying a solid foundation in reading, writing, speaking, art, languages, etc.

Middle Stage

It comprises students from 6th to 8th classes. At this level, the focus is on critical learning objectives to curb rote learning. The emphasis is on experiential learning in science, math, arts, social studies, and humanities

Secondary Stage

Consisting of students from classes 9th to 12th, this stage offers greater flexibility to students in selecting different subjects. Pupils can take a break after the 10th and can continue later. They can also pursue vocational courses available for grades 11th and 12th

Role of Teachers in NEP 2020

▪ The National Education Policy 2020 focuses on the self-improvement and continuous professional development (CPD) of teachers
▪ Teachmint’s partnership with OrangeSlates can aid the learning, training, and upskilling of educators. The self-paced courses help teachers learn at their convenience

How Can Teachmint Help Your School Adopt NEP 2020 Policy?

Early Childhood Care and Education: The Foundation of Learning

With our TeachBharat initiative, we aim to digitize schools to help them maintain the quality of education and provide the best support to students

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy

NEP 2020 implementation focuses on the establishment of digital libraries to serve the community during non-school hours. Teachmint makes community learning interactive with the digital content module

Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools

With the bilingual Digital Content comprising K-12 subjects and mapped with the NCERT guidelines, teachers can address the challenges of reduced attention span

Teacher Empowerment

To help teachers upskill and train themselves, we have partnered with OrangeSlates, a teacher upskilling platform, to provide self-paced courses to educators

Universal Access to Education

Using the Teachmint platform, admins & teachers can schedule assessments as recommended by NEP. They can also provide a continuous view of a student’s progress & learning status

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEP 2020?

What is the vision of NEP 2020?

What is the role of PARAKH in education?

What does NEP 2020 recommend for the internalization of education?

What is the meaning of NEP 2020 for higher education?