Use of Robots in School Education
The word ‘Robotics’ can be defined in many ways, with the basic definition being a branch of engineering that involves designing, constructing, operating, and using of robots in doing work traditionally done by humans. A robot is an automatically operated machine, capable of sensing the environment,... Read More
Criteria and Techniques of Teacher Evaluation
Teaching is a great and noble profession, and one has to undergo sound education and training before becoming a good and effective teacher. The field of education is ever evolving, and so are the expectations and demands on educators, as they are responsible for shaping a child’s future, which goes ... Read More
Enrich education for children in schools, and prepare them for life in 21st century by providing innovative and uniquely tailored services to schools.... Read More
NEP declares XI and XII to be integral to Schools and not “Junior Colleges”
The National Education Policy is set to alter certain deeply embedded perceptions we have about our education system. One of such point of views is the one which categorizes class XI and XII as Higher Secondary or Pre-university. It is said that the 10+2 education system, introduced in the National ... Read More
A survey conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education found out that a majority of the school principals are of the view that a staggered re-opening of classrooms for classes 11 and 12 students can be considered if the Covid-19 situation in the neighborhood is not critical.... Read More
Newly-affiliated CBSE schools disadvantaged by a technicality in class 10 scoring policy
After the cancellation of the board exams in the wake of the pandemic, there has been a lot of brainstorming and analysis to decide on assessment alternatives.... Read More
Updated NCERT Textbooks Anticipated to be Implemented in 2024–2025
According to Education Ministry officials, new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbooks updated in accordance with the new National Education Policy (NEP) are likely to be implemented in schools starting with the 2024–25 academic year. The National Curriculum Framework... Read More
In a first, NCTE launces Teacher Training Programme with +2 minimum Qualification
The aspiring teachers have new horizons opening for them with the news that now they would be able to train as teachers after completing class higher secondary schooling. The ravages of unemployment in the outback of conventional education spawns modest aspirations which include teaching as a career... Read More
NIPUN Bharat for Foundational Literacy Launched
The Education Ministry has launched National Initiative for Proficiency in Reading with Understanding and Numeracy (NIPUN Bharat). The objective of the initiative is to make foundational literacy and numeracy a given for every child before he passes the 3rd grade (3-9 years). This has to be achieved... Read More
New Indian School Curriculum: First Look
During the making of the National Curriculum Frameworks (NCFs), local flavour and new academic areas will be considered, including but not limited to Indian knowledge system, citizenship, appreciation of national heritage, art and craft integration, and internship with artisans. The four national... Read More
International Conference of Academic Institutions On NEP 2020
A two-day International Conference of Academic Institutions (ICAI) was held as part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit (VGGS) 2022, on January 5 and 6, 2022. The event was conducted to discuss the role of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, in transforming education. It was organised by the ... Read More
New NCERT Chief: Professional Historians Free to Select Content Without Intervention
Professor Dinesh Prasad Saklani took charge as the new Director of the National Council of Educational Research (NCERT). His top priority is the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. As per his statement, work on the national curriculum framework for school textbooks is procee... Read More
A New Regulation by the Government: Uniformity in Board Exam Scores
With the aim of bringing about ‘uniformity’ across the state and central boards, central authorities are planning for a ‘benchmark framework’ to assess secondary and higher secondary students. At present the boards follow different set up of evaluations, leading to disparity in results.... Read More
GISA- The First Worldwide Representative Body for Independent Education Sector Launched
The first worldwide representative body for the K-12 independent education sector – the Global Independent Schools Association (GISA)- was launched by UAE education entrepreneur Sunny Varkey.... Read More
Indian Schools among the Top 3 Finalists of World Best School Prizes 2023
It is indeed a proud moment for India to know that two schools in India have been identified as finalists in the World's Best School Prizes. The Riverside School in Gujarat and the Snehalaya English Medium School in Maharashtra are those distinguished academic institutions.... Read More
Ministry of Education Unveils Guidelines to Prevent Self-Harm by Students
In a significant move towards prioritising mental health in educational settings, the Ministry of Education has unveiled draft guidelines to prevent self-harm among students.... Read More
English Becomes Optional for Classes 11-12 In Maharashtra Schools
The Maharashtra government has announced that English will no longer be a compulsory subject for students in classes 11 and 12. The State Council for Education, Research and Training (SCERT) has classified English as a foreign language, along with... Read More
The gamification is an educational process to motivate students to learn through video games or other game elements in a classroom scenario. It is a new rendering of learning where the major motive is to engage maximum learners and drive them towards knowledge by adding an element of fun to it. In t... Read More