Delhi University organises open house discussion on NEP 2020

Prof. Yogesh Sing said that the proper implementation of NEP 2020 is essential. He advocated value-based learning and advised teachers to have an open mind for learning and introspection.

Delhi University conducted a day-long Open House Discussion on National Education Policy (NEP 2020) in the convention centre of North Campus. The event was organised jointly by the Institute of Life Long Learning (ILLL), the University of Delhi, and the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). Apart from NEP 2020, the discussion also emphasised on National Professional Standards for Teachers and National Mentoring Mission.

In his address, Vice-chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Sing said that the proper implementation of NEP 2020 is essential. He advocated value-based learning and advised teachers to have an open mind for learning and introspection.

The first Panel Discussion on NPST was chaired by Prof. Anita Rastogi of Jamia Millia Islamia. The panelists discussed various dimensions of teacher education at the core of the NEP 2020. The panel suggested a better connection between culture, knowledge, education, and space for creativity in teaching. The policy should also focus on effective communication skills and emotional quotient as core qualities for teachers. The second panel on National Mentoring Mission was chaired by Professor PK Mishra and started with a presentation followed by deliberations by the panelists on various dimensions of the mentoring scheme, an integral part of the NEP 2020. Prof Mishra and panelists agree that anyone could be a mentor and a mentee. There should be no apprehension in exchanging ideas and learning.
The inaugural session was attended and addressed by various dignitaries which include Vice-chancellor, Prof. Yogesh Singh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof. P.C. Joshi, S.K. Sarangi, IAS, Chairman, NCTE, NCERT Director Prof. Sridhar Srivastava, K.Y. Sherpa, Member Secretary NCTE and Prof. Saroj Sharma of NIOS. 

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