Leading in NEP implementation, Karnataka to introduce the four-year undergraduate program
Karnataka has announced the formulation of the framework for the launch of the four-year undergraduate program modeled as per the NEP guidelines. The higher education department of the state has made public its plans for the introduction of the undergraduate course from the next academic year. The c... Read More
UGC Program Launch to Train Higher Education Teachers
In alignment with the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a capacity-building program aimed towards the holistic development of around 15 lakh higher education teachers, has been launched by the University Grants Commission (UGC).... Read More
The Need for Population Studies in Schools in the Contemporary Scenario
It is the need of the hour to include population education as an important item and that too in an integrated manner in schools. As the total population in India has exceeded China to become thelargest in the world and is still increasing at an alarming rate, some measures for awareness are to be ta... Read More
CBSE issued a circular clarifying its position regarding the board exams for 10 and 12 classes
The circular followed a meeting between the state education minister and Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on 29th April. A suggestion to promote class 10 and 12 students without exams on the basis of internal marks was given by Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. Earlier this step was taken for st... Read More
More MCQs on Real-Life Situations and Competency for CBSE Board Exam 2024
Some changes were made recently in the curriculum of grades 10 to 12 by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is laying more emphasis on the personal growth of students.... Read More
Google to Partner with CBSE and Train 1 Million Teachers Under 'Blended Learning’ initiative
At the Google for India virtual event, Google has announced its partnership with the CBSE in an initiative ‘Blended Learning’ under which around 1 million teachers in 22000 schools across India will be trained in online and classroom teaching.... Read More
India and UAE Forge Educational Alliances to Strengthen Academic Collaboration
In a landmark move, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance educational cooperation for students and faculty. The MoU was signed between visiting Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and his UAE counterpart Dr Ahmad Al Falasi in Abu D... Read More
CBSE Unveils Class 10 and 12 Board Exam Dates for 2024
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the much-awaited date sheets for the 2024 Class 10 and 12 board exams.... Read More
Big News Announcement by CBSE For Board Exam Students
It has been announced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) that special board exams will be conducted for the students of classes 10 and 12 who are unable to appear for the exam due to their participation in national and international sports events and international Olympiads which tak... Read More
Comprehensive Framework for Early Childhood Education Unveiled
In a significant endeavour to bolster early childhood education and care, the Government of India announced the forthcoming launch of the National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and the National Framework for Early Childhood Stimulation. Aimed at enhancing India's landscape... Read More
The board exams are watersheds of sorts for the students and news related to them deservedly command attention, even more so when extraordinary circumstances—a pandemic, no less—disrupts the scheme of things.... 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
Reopening of schools and strategy thereof is being deliberated intensely by the Centre in coordination with the states and UTs. The point of the strategy of reopening of schools that is unambiguous is that it is going to be phased and zone-wise. This is of course the post-lockdown possible scenar... Read More
App for Nutritional choices for children launched by Chennai-based company
While there are multiple e-learning platforms that are ensuring quality education in the time of the pandemic, there are few to give children and their parents guidance on how to maintain physical and mental health in these difficult times.... Read More
NSDC and OdinSchool Join Forces to Skill Indian Youth
A transformative collaboration is underway as the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) partners with Odinschool to enhance skill development opportunities for Indian youth. This Strategic alliance aims to address the evolving needs of the job market by equipping young learners with the prac... Read More
Solo Taxonomy, An Approach to Understand Different Levels of Students’ Understanding
However, in 1982 Biggs and Collis came up with Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes or SOLO Taxonomy which is an alternative to Bloom’s version. Bloom described about the level of cognitive skills like from remembering to analyzing and evaluating. The SOLO taxonomy implies how the learning model ... Read More
CBSE Fee Hike announced to meet the 200 cr. CBSE board examination budget deficit
The decision was met with criticism from several quarters after which the reason for it was specified. The Board stated that a deficit of over Rs. 200 crore incurred in conducting examinations for Classes 10 and 12 is the reason for the decision.... Read More