National Conference of School Education Ministers concludes with a resolve to make education system in tune with the aspirations of a New India
Dharmendra Pradhan called upon states to work together towards a more vibrant education landscape
A two-day
National Conference of School Education Ministers' concludes with a resolve to
make education system more robust, vibrant and in tune with the requirements of
the 21st century and aspirations of a New India.
In his
concluding remarks Dharmendra Pradhan thanked
all the Ministers and stakeholders of 32 States/UTs for sharing their learnings
and experiences on ways to transform learning and usher in excellence in
educational practices. He said that the curriculum teacher training, and
e-learning frameworks are a priority. He urged for more pro-active support,
cooperation and participation from all States/UTs in the development of NCF and
in building teacher capacities.
The Minister said that the NEP also lays emphasis on
skilling. He exhorted the States/UTs to strengthen DIET and also leverage the
school infrastructure after school hours to come up with substantial number of
skill hubs.
The Minister said that every state has its own unique
proposition. He suggested States/UTs to also evolve ways to blend curriculum
keeping in mind State/UT specific requirements. He urged all to continuously
work together for a more vibrant education landscape and for making an India of
the 21st century.
On the 2nd day of the conference, the Interactive session
with Education Ministers was held covering the following:
·
Roll out and progress of NEP 2020 Implementation
·
State Curriculum Framework (SCF) Preparation
·
Sharing of strategies for Learning Recovery
after School Reopening
·
Foundational Literacy and Numeracy and Vidya
Pravesh
·
Skills in Schools
·
Student Registry and NDEAR
The Education Ministers and senior officials appreciated
the initiatives taken by the Gujarat Government relating to education and
skilling. Most of them also expressed their interest in setting up the Vidya
Samiksha Kendra at State level, integrating it with district/block/school level
for the purpose of analysis and diagnostics of learning levels in schools,
which in turn shall be used as a tool for further improvement of learning
outcomes. A presentation on National Education Technology Forum and National
Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) was also given by Chairperson AICTE Anil
Sahasrabudhe.