July 2024

As we celebrate National Education Policy (NEP) Month at DPS Greater Faridabad, we are excited to embark on a journey that will transform the Indian education system. The National Education Policy of India 2020 (NEP 2020), initiated by the Union Cabinet of India on 29 July 2020, outlines the vision of a new education system for India and aims to transform the Indian education system by developing a holistic and student-centric learning environment.

Understanding the National Education Policy, 2020

The National Education Policy, 2020 (NEP) envisions a massive transformation in education through “an education system rooted in Indian ethos that contributes directly to transforming India, that is Bharat, sustainably into an equitable and vibrant knowledge society, by providing quality education to all, thereby making India a global superpower of knowledge.” The NEP 2020 is founded on the five guiding pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, and Accountability.

In school education, the National Education Policy 2020 stresses the core values and principles that education must develop not only cognitive skills, such as both ‘foundational skills’ of literacy and numeracy and ‘higher-order’ skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving, but also social and emotional skills including cultural awareness and empathy, perseverance and grit, teamwork, leadership, communication, among others. The Policy aims and aspires to universalize pre-primary education and places special emphasis on the attainment of foundational literacy/ numeracy in primary school and beyond for all by 2025. It recommends a plethora of reforms at all levels of school education, which seek to ensure the quality of schools, transform the curriculum, including pedagogy with a 5+3+3+4 design covering children in the age group 3-18 years, reform the current exams and assessment system, strengthen teacher training, and restructure the education regulatory framework. It recommends that the curriculum load in each subject should be reduced to its ‘core essential’ content by making space for holistic, discussion, and analysis-based learning.

At DPS Greater Faridabad, we firmly believe that it’s our moral responsibility to keep ourselves updated on the latest educational developments and adapt our teaching practices in line with the NEP’s vision. Also, as a part of our commitment, we wish to keep our parents updated on key points of the NEP and how it is being implemented in our school. The key points on which we will keep you updated include:

Curriculum and Pedagogy Reforms: Updates on changes in the curriculum and teaching methods to align with the NEP’s 5+3+3+4 structure.

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy: Initiatives and programs aimed at achieving foundational literacy and numeracy for all students by 2025.

Assessment and Exams: Reforms in the assessment and examination systems to promote a more comprehensive evaluation of student learning.

Teacher Training: Efforts to strengthen teacher training programs to equip our educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to implement the NEP.

Holistic Development: Activities and programs focused on the overall development of students, including cognitive, social, and emotional skills.

Parental Involvement: Opportunities for parents to engage with the school’s NEP initiatives and contribute to their child’s education.

Special Initiatives

We also wish to highlight some special initiatives and resources associated with the NEP that we will be focusing on:

PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development): A standard-setting body to formulate guidelines and provide a unified framework for student assessments and evaluations.

NIPUN BHARAT (National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy): A national mission to ensure that every child in India gains foundational literacy and numeracy by the end of Grade 3 by 2026-27.

CBE (Competency-Based Education): An approach that emphasizes the development of specific competencies in students, focusing on what they are expected to learn and demonstrate, ensuring a more practical and relevant learning experience.

NCFFS (National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage): A framework designed to provide a robust foundation in the early years of education, focusing on holistic development and essential learning outcomes.

NCFSE (National Curriculum Framework for School Education): A comprehensive framework aimed at guiding curriculum development, teaching practices, and assessment methods for school education in India.

HPC: This approach focuses on a holistic evaluation of students’ achievements by moving away from rote memorization towards developing new skills.

SQAA: By following the SQAA’s standards and best practices, schools can enable their teaching staff to reach their maximum potential.

SAFAL: It helps teachers identify students’ strengths and weaknesses where they can further develop their skills.

How to Stay Updated

We will constantly update the Blog Section on our school website – https://dpsgfaridabad.com/blog/ with informative blogs related to NEP and our school’s initiatives based on it. We encourage you to kindly visit this section frequently for the latest information.

Together, let’s transform the future of education.

We believe that it’s our moral responsibility to keep ourselves updated on the latest educational developments and adapt our teaching practices in line with the NEP’s vision. We look forward to working together to transform the future of education.