Education today is not just confined to
textbooks and classrooms. Activities and events taking place in everyday life also
play vital role in your holistic development. This is where the concept of value
education comes into play. In today’s world, where there are several moral crises
taking place, the need for value education is essential. Education, as a process,
continues throughout life and occurs both inside and outside the classroom.
Value based learning is a form of training
that emphasizes the personality development of individuals. This type of education
allows one to tackle real life situations with ease, helping to take the reins in
shaping ones future.
Here at KSS, we analysis that the importance
of values lies in shaping the youth, and aiding them in adapting to changing
circumstances. Value education also plays an important role in helping individuals
carry out social, moral and democratic obligations.
HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW EDUCATION POLICY
- Focus on Early Childhood Care and
Education (ECCE) & Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN)
- Curtailing dropouts and ensuring
universal access at all levels of school education
- Learning Should be Holistic, Integrated,
Enjoyable, and Engaging
- Teacher Empowerment
- Equitable and Inclusive Education:
Learning for All
- Standard-setting and Accreditation for
School Education
- Adoption of pedagogically sound teaching
& learning practices
- Adoption of technology in teaching,
learning and assessments
THE NEW 5+3+3+4 ACADEMIC STRUCTURE
10+2 refers to two years of schooling post grade 10. According to
India’s new National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, 10+2 schooling system in India is
set to be replaced by a new 5+3+3+4 system.
Here is the age-wise breakdown of the different levels of the school
education system based on the new education policy 2020
5 YEARS OF FOUNDATIONAL STAGE:
- For ages: 3 to 8
- For classes: Pre-Primary, class 1, class
2
- This stage will focus on teaching in
play-based or activity-based methods and on the development of
language skills.
3 YEARS OF PREPARATORY STAGE:
- For ages: 8 to 11
- For classes: 3 to 5
- The focus in the preparatory stage will
remain on language development and numeracy skills. Here, the method
of teaching and learning would be play and activity-based, and also
include classroom interactions and the element of discovery.
3 YEARS OF MIDDLE STAGE:
- For ages: 11 to 14
- For classes: 6 to 8
- As per NEP 2020, this stage of school
education will focus on critical learning objectives, which is a big
shift from the rote learning methods used in our education system
for years. This stage will work on experiential learning in the
sciences, mathematics, arts, social sciences and humanities.
4 YEARS OF SECONDARY STAGE:
- For ages: 14 to 18
- For classes: 9 to 12
- This stage will cover two phases: Classes
9 and 10, and classes 11 and 12. Concepts will be covered in greater
depth in this stage.