NEP 2020 and School Library.

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MRS .NIRUPAMA MISHRA

LECTURER

DEPT.OF LIS

U.N.(AUTO) COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECH.,ADSPUR,CUTTACK

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Contents.

1. Introduction
2. What is NEP?
3. Why it is needed?
4. What is NEP2020?
5. Salient features.
6. The role of libraries.

7. what is school Library

8. What for Libraries in New education policy of India?

9. Role of Librarian(the future)

10.Conclusion.

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�1.Introduction�

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• “If education is identical with information, the libraries the greatest sages of the world and encyclopedias are the greatest Rishis” -Vivekananda.
• National Educational Policy 2020 (NEP) intended to focus on Library as essential service in the context of the Schools / Colleges / University systems in India. The services provided by the Libraries presents a set of advantages to play most significant role in study, research, education and skill development.

2. What is NEP?

• As Wikipedia say “The National Policy on Education (NPE) is a policy formulated by the Government of India to promote and regulate education in India. The policy covers elementary education to higher education in both rural and urban India. The first NPE was promulgated by the Government of India by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1968, the second by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986, and the third by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022.”

�3.Why it is needed?�

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• The purpose of the education policy and system is to develop good human beings capable of rational thought and action possessing compassion and empathy, courage and resilience, scientific temper and creative imagination with the sound of ethical moorings and values.
• It aims at producing productive, engaged, selective and contributing citizens for building an equitable, inclusive and plural society as envisaged by the Indian constitution.
•   The New Education Policy 2020 (NEP2020) the first education policy of the 21st century to replace the 34 years old National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986. The NEP 2020 is based on the foundational pillars Access, Affordability, Equity, Quality, and Accountability.

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What is NEP 2020 ?

• NEP 2020 is the first education policy of the 21st century and replaces the thirty-four year old National Policy on Education (NPE), 1986. Built on the foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability, this policy is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and aims to transform India into a vibrant knowledge society and global knowledge superpower by making both school and college education more holistic, flexible, multidisciplinary, suited to 21st century needs and aimed at bringing out the unique capabilities of each student.

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What is NEP 2020?

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• The policy has been formulated after a very detailed consultative process, unprecedented in depth and scale. Consultation involved over 2 lakh suggestions from 2.5 lakhs Gram Panchayats, 6600 Blocks, 6000 ULBs, 676 Districts.
• The MHRD had initiated a collaborative, inclusive, and highly participatory consultation process from January 2015.
• In May 2016, ‘Committee for Evolution of the New Education Policy’ under the Chairmanship of Late Shri T.S.R. Subramanian, Former Cabinet Secretary, submitted its report.
• Based on this, the Ministry prepared ‘Some Inputs for the Draft National Education Policy, 2016’. In June 2017 a ‘Committee for the Draft National Education Policy’ was constituted under the Chairmanship of eminent scientist Padma Vibhushan, Dr. K. Kasturirangan, which submitted the Draft National Education Policy, 2019 to the Hon’ble Human Resource Development Minister on 31st May, 2019.
• The Draft National Education Policy 2019 was uploaded on MHRD’s website and at ‘MyGov Innovate’ portal elicitin views/suggestions/comments of stakeholders, including public.

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�Salient features of NEP 2020

• Universal Access to education at All Levels of schooling from pre-primary school to Grade 12;
• Compulsory education for all children between 3-6 years;
• Curricular development and new Pedagogical Pattern (5+3+3+4);
• Establishment of National Mission on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy;
• The medium of instruction up to Grade 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language;
• Yearly Assessment - Board exams to held twice in a year, one main examination and one for improvement, if desired;
• Setting up of a new National Assessment Centre, PARAKH (Performance Assessment, Review, and Analysis of Knowledge for Holistic Development)
• Establishment of BAL BAVANS
• Common Entrance Exam

Principles and features of NEP 2020

• Attaining foundational literacy and numeracy.
• Reforms school curricula and Pedagogy.
• Respect for diversity and respect for local context in all curriculums.
• Creativity and critical thinking encourage logical decision-making and innovation.
• Multilingualism and the power of languages.
• Extensive use of technology
• Flexibility, so that learner has the ability to choose their learning trajectories and programs.
• Assessment reforms.
• Outstanding Research
• Continues review
• Equitable and Inclusive Education.
• Robust Teacher Recruitment and Career Path.
• Effective and advanced School Governance.
• Standard setting and accreditation of school education.
• Early Childhood Care & Education with new Curricular and Pedagogical Structure.

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��The metamorphose roles of school libraries and librarians in the 21^st century.�

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• “Librarians are in the sweet spot of education,” Valenza said. The school libraries are considered as the nerve centres of knowledge which serve the students and staff members with needed information recourses and act as vital partners in the collaborative learning activities.
• The school Libraries play an essential role in local communities by providing access to information and resources, supporting literacy and education, promoting lifelong learning, and serving as a community gathering space. Young brains should be instilled with a lifelong learning perspective and ability to generate new and creative job solutions from an early age.
• SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AS TEACHER .
• SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AS LEADER.
• SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AS INSTRUCTIONAL PARTNER.
• SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AS INFORMATION SPECIALIST.
• SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR.

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NEP 2020 and School education and Libraries

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• A Library Focused as "Learning and resources Hub" in National Educational Policy 2020.
• Adequate Library Staff.
• Suitable infrastructures for the library
• Availability and accessibility of books
• The NEP 2020 has the provision for online resources and digital Libraries
• Importance of non book materials in school libraries
• Development of Attractive Learning Materials.
• Promotion of Reading Habit Across the Country.
• Create appropriate continuing education for library staff

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What for Libraries in New education policy of India?�

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Developing enjoyable and inspirational books

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Making the availabilty and acessibility of books in school

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Building a culture of reading across the country

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Devise appropriate CPD for  library staff

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Conclusion.

• The National Education Policy 2020 reflects remarkable changes over the current scenario of education system and the prospects including future planning ensuring the quality education in India.
• The NEP, 2020 is providing a philosophical guidance for changing the learning landscape, making education holistic and roadmap for building strong base for the self-reliant India.
• The National Education Policy 2020 has all kinds of provisions for the Development of libraries on all levels in the digital world.
• In the current Modern digital Era, it is clear that libraries will play a significant role in research and education development.
• Libraries will provide quality education and correct ways of progress for the nation.