CBSE Charts Bold New Course for Secondary Education Curriculum: Principal, The Shri Ram Universal School Bengaluru

CBSE Charts Bold New Course for Secondary Education Curriculum: Principal, The Shri Ram Universal School Bengaluru

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New Delhi, Updated on Apr 25, 2024 12:35 IST

The CBSE Board has announced new directives for the students of Classes IX, X, XI, and XII, which include studying 'Three Languages' in IX and X: two Indian languages plus one foreign language.

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is currently undertaking substantial reforms in the educational framework for Classes 9, 10, 11, and 12. This initiative is in alignment with the adoption of creditization, a concept endorsed by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Circulated to all heads of CBSE-affiliated institutions towards the close of the previous year, the proposal solicited feedback until December 5, 2023. Creditization aims to bridge the gap between vocational and general education, facilitating a seamless transition between these educational pathways, as envisioned in the NEP 2020.

Shylaja Menon, Principal of The Shri Ram Universal School in Bengaluru, is of the view that the initiative is transformative which seeks to elevate learning standards and foster holistic development. With a focus on aligning with the National Education Policy of 2020, the introduction of an additional subject for classes 9 to 12 heralds a new era of educational excellence.

‘It takes a single soul to envision a ‘Goal’ and to make others follow the suit’. Rather than settling for appreciation, let our progressive thought for quality education shape strategies for a new initiative i.e the proposal to include an additional 'New subject for classes 9 to 12 students.'

Ten subjects, including three languages, will need to be studied, with two languages becoming compulsory in XI and XII. Let us embrace this mantle of imparting an education of superior quality to all students, irrespective of circumstance. These measures have been formulated with the grassroots schools of the country in mind, as we often overlook the schools that are situated in India’s interior regions.

"Education is indeed a shared commitment between dedicated faculties, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with 'High Expectations.'”

High expectations breed higher outcomes. The new proposal to introduce an additional subject from grades IX through XII is primarily an endeavor to align with the superior standards of learning outlined by the National Educational Policy of 2020. This initiative will consequently result in elevated learning outcomes in students, while charting a pathway to sustainable cognitive development undoubtedly. It is a step towards creating a holistic and inclusive education system in the country. The outcome-based approach will serve as a transparent metric to gauge student learning progression.

As usual, this announcement for the 2024-25 academic year may cause a certain degree of bewilderment and all stakeholders will likely have discussions and healthy conversations about it. However, in the days to come, this change will benefit and reward every student enrolled in grades IX to XII under the CBSE Board.

A few glimpses and traces –

The CBSE Board has announced new directives for the students of Classes IX, X, XI, and XII.

  • Studying 'Three Languages' in IX and X will be obligatory: two Indian languages plus one foreign language.
  • Additionally, children will now have to study ten subjects, including three languages, as opposed to the current five main subjects and one vocational subject. The study hours for each subject have also been fixed.
  • There will be 120 hours of study on languages and 150 hours on Environmental Education, Science, and Social Science.
  • Art and Physical Education will consolidate 60 study hours and have become mandatory subjects for all.
  • 1200 learning hours will be considered a 'pass' status for a student in a year, comprising both classroom and outside the classroom hours.
  • Moreover, 50 hours of project work has also been mandated for every subject.
  • Language – One can include any foreign languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish.
  • There will be three core subjects: Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.
  • Skill subjects include Computer Science, Physical Education, Art Education, and Environmental Education.
  • There will be six subjects in XI, and students will have to pass them all.
  • There will be a credit system for everyone, along with marks - high expectations lead to higher accomplishments.

The credit system is essentially there to facilitate the transition into the higher education system in India, which largely follows the National Credit Framework (NCrF) established by the UGC in 2022. This allows for an easy transition from one board to another, which is crucial for students.

Let's focus on Goals as per NEP 2020, not obstacles. Let's together elevate the quality of education while optimizing the potential in Secondary School students in all CBSE schools across India and abroad. "Success is a journey, not a destination," and the National Education Policy is one that will demand time, since a vast country like India has close to 28,000 CBSE schools, and proper execution is crucial for the policy to bear fruit.

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