The Future of Education: Holistic Approaches in NEP 2020

Abstract

India’s education system aims for reform through the National Education Policy which seeks to resolve multiple enduring educational matters through curriculum transformation and technological integration and teacher advancement while restructuring policy frameworks. The NEP has proposed a structural modification in the courses which include a pupil centered way of teaching by integrating change, demonstrating creativity, advancement, problem solving and critical analysis of the topic and allowing a hands-on approach and policy changes tend towards a cross disciplinary fusion. The document understands the importance and dependence society has on technology to aid in enhancing the opportunities within the education sector, allowing a borderless experience and a greater understanding. Leaving cognitive learning theory behind in NEP 2020 a text-oriented approach dominates, so learning must be fun, entertaining and it must arouse interest. It’s time to foster self-study at every class level. And that is only possible if students learn with textbooks or other learning resources and study at home. Students will also be able to augment their learning with intelligent tutoring systems and personalised learning environments that adapt to their individual needs. The NEP 2020 endeavors to transform Indian education through reforms regarding teacher training while implementing contemporary technology and student-centred learning practices while developing strategies for dealing with implementation challenges. It advocates for innovative advancements in curriculum and pedagogy, extensive integration of technology and most importantly, the NEP aims to promote all-round evolution. To facilitate the transition, the stakeholders and investing into developing evaluation methods. Such effective programs can provide assistance on a wide scale. Due to lack of resources, coordinating among different stakeholders, developing the curriculum, developing evaluation processes and overhauling the existing framework are some of the challenges faced while trying to implement the NEP 2020.