Maharashtra launches new curriculum framework for foundational stage of schooling

The Curriculum Framework includes three years of pre-schooling and classes 1 and 2, in line with the new National Curriculum Framework-Foundational Stage (NCF-FS).

The Maharashtra state government has launched a new curriculum framework for the foundational stage of schooling. The Curriculum Framework includes three years of pre-schooling and classes 1 and 2, in line with the new National Curriculum Framework-Foundational Stage (NCF-FS). The State Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (SCF-FS) put a strong emphasis on the use of a child’s mother tongue or home language as the primary medium of instruction for early education.

The curriculum emphasises interactive activities and exploration, with the goal of having students read and write clearly by class three. Concerns have been raised, however, about the implementation of multiple languages and the lack of a more independent curriculum framework. The draught also emphasises student nutrition and health.

In order to implement this initiative, a dedicated committee has been formed to focus on the foundational level, spanning three years of Anganwadi (kindergarten) and classes 1 and 2.

The SCF-FS draft emphasises that the medium of instruction for the foundational stage should ideally be the child’s home language. It advocates for using the mother tongue in teaching-learning activities while also employing it as a bridge to expose students to other languages, including English.

The draft of around 342 pages also focused on the nutrition as well as the health of the students. Despite the groundbreaking nature of the SCF-FS, the state government has faced criticism for not drafting a more independent curriculum framework that caters to its unique needs and circumstances.

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