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Cross-cutting Themes

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Rootedness in India and

Indian Knowledge Systems

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Rootedness in India and

Indian Knowledge Systems

NCF Anchored in the Indian Vision of Education

Approach to Rootedness in India in the NCF

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Approach to Rootedness in India in the NCF

Aims of Education

    • emphasises the holistic development
    • range of Curricular Areas
    • expected Learning Outcomes

Vibrant Epistemic Approach

    • how we know,‘what is it we know,’ ‘what is true,’ ‘what is adequate knowledge’,

Teacher-Student Relationship — Effective Learning

    • positive relationship
    • Pedagogical approaches and classroom practices
    • empathy and patience and promotes self-discipline in the student

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Approach to Rootedness in India in the NCF

Engagement of Families and Communities

Local Learning Resources

Content Selected from the Indian Context

Integration of Knowledge of India

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Some Illustrations across School Stages and Curricular Areas

    • importance of seva
    • Stories, music, art, games from the Indian and local context

Foundational Stage

    • Art Education, Physical Education and Well-being
    • Technologies, Languages
    • Science, Mathematic, Social Science
    • Astronomy, Interdisciplinary Areas

Preparatory, Middle, & Secondary Stages

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Course on Indian Knowledge Systems

Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India (KTPI)

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Values and Dispositions

NCF Commitment to Values and

Dispositions aligned to NEP 2020

Approach to Developing Values and

Dispositions in the NCF

Some Illustrations across School Stages and

Curricular Areas

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NCF Commitment to Values &

Dispositions aligned to NEP 2020

    • unity and integrity of the nation
    • sense of aesthetics
    • respect for India’s cultural
    • heritage
    • a true rootedness and pride in India

Approach to Developing Values and

Dispositions

    • Integral part of Learning Standards
    • Development through practice
    • School culture is central
    • Differentiated development across Stages
    • Differentiated development effects
    • In content
    • Separate subject
    • Values in conflict
    • Assessing the development of Values and Dispositions through observation of behaviour
    • Values of the Teachers, Principals, and System

Some Illustrations across School Stages and

Curricular Areas

    • School Culture and Practices
    • Pedagogy across Stages
    • Assessment of Values

Values and Dispositions

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Learning about and Caring for the Environment

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History of and Rationale for Environmental

Education in India

India and Nature: Concepts and Practices

Today’s Context

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Aims of Environmental Education

strong foundation of environmental literacy

compassionate attitude towards the natural environment

an action-oriented mindset and skillset to promote environmental causes

Approach to Learning about and Caring for

the Environment in the NCF

Familiar

Cumulative

Participative:

Continuous/integrated:

Diversified

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Learning about and Caring for the Environment across School Stages

Secondary Stage

Middle Stage

Preparatory Stage

Foundational Stage

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Learning about and Caring for the Environment across School Stages

sustainable use of

resources, such as forests and rivers

perspective of a social-ecological

perspectives

capacity for ethical and moral

capacities with a specific focus on the environment

investigate, analyse, synthesise, question, critique, and draw their own conclusions.

Environmental Education is part of Interdisciplinary Areas

Secondary Stage

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Educational Technology inSchools

Technology of Education

Technology in Education

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Educational Technology inSchools

Context of ICT in India

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality,

Virtual

Reality

Generative AI

Evolving and Emerging Technology

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Educational Technology inSchools

Potential of ICT in School Education

Access for students & Teachers

Content Creation

Individual Attention

Interactive Content

Teacher Empowerment — Emerging Innovative

Pedagogical Practices and Skills

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Educational Technology inSchools

Possible ICT Solutions for School Education

National Digital Education Architecture

Digital Books and Libraries

Videos, Animations, and Audio

Online Courses

QR Codes and Other Technologies that Connect thePhysical to Digital — Phygital

Virtual Labs and Simulations

Content Creation Capabilities

Assessments, Question Banks, and Practice Materials

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Educational Technology inSchools

Precautions in the use of ICT in School Education

Safety

Privacy

Inappropriateness

Distraction

Commercialisation

Deep Risks

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Educational Technology inSchools

Technology of Education

Technology in Education