NEW EDUCATION POLICY 2020: KEY CHANGES IN SCHOOL EDUCATION

Abstract

National Education Policy is very essential for social, economical and educational progress in any nation. NEP 2020 is a comprehensive policy of Indian education system. Dr. K. K. Kasturirangan was the chairman of the policy. This study explores the key changes of school education in the view of NEP 2020. The objectives of the study are to find out the key features of NEP 2020 in special reference to school education, to know the ECCE, pedagogy and new curriculum structure, foundational literacy and numeracy in the view of NEP 2020. The research method is qualitative in nature and documentary analysis technique is used to address the specific objective. The present study revealed that NEP 2020 is a comprehensive education policy of school education. It emphasizes universal access to education at all levels, ranging from pre-primary to grade 12. ECCE is the learning foundation of all children and it is the goal of NEP 2020. The study also revealed that Attaining foundational literacy and numeracy for all children is the key focus of NEP 2020. It is suggested new pedagogy and curriculum structure 5+3+3+4.