A two-day workshop on content and curriculum development in the spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 concluded here yesterday.
It brought together experts, educators and stakeholders to deliberate on crucial aspects of curriculum design and implementation. Hosted at North-Eastern Hills University (NEHU), the workshop aimed to align educational practices with the vision outlined in the NEP 2020.
Shri Kiran Hazarika, Pro Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, emphasised the significance of preserving North Eastern languages as part of cultural identity in his lecture entitled ‘Inner Connection and Development of NE Region Languages and Linguistics’. He advocated for a three-language education system, highlighting its potential benefits for students’ future careers.
Prof Devesh Walia, Dean of the School of Human and Environmental Sciences at NEHU, underscored the importance of vocational education. He urged educators to recognise and nurture the unique capabilities of each student while talking about the innovations in teaching and pedagogy and stakeholders’ engagement in NEP 2020. The use of local languages during the preparatory stage was emphasised as crucial for holistic child development.
Modern teaching strategies empower students to actively participate in their learning journey.
Prof BB Kharbirymbai, Head of the Department of Education at NEHU, spoke about the Competency-Based Curriculum Design and Assessment Strategies. She discussed the pivotal role of curriculum design. Teachers must adapt curricula to cater to students of varying abilities. Engaging and effective curriculum design ensures that all students remain motivated and involved.
Certificates were distributed to workshop participants by Hazarika and Kharbirymbai.
