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From inclusion of pranayama in all university courses, compulsory instruction of Sanskrit and regional languages, to course options in Braille and sign languages - these are some of the proposals received by the Gujarat Department of Education from various stakeholders for the ‘Choice-Based Credit Framework’ for the 2023 academic session -24.
In order to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in higher education in the state, the Ministry of Education has requested suggestions and comments on the draft proposal which has been put into the public domain. The majority of comments have been received from faculty in colleges and universities across Gujarat.
According to suggestions and comments reached by The Indian Express, a university teacher suggested that “in some universities, subjects like general English and business communication are likely to be relegated to the background. If these subjects are not taught compulsorily at least in the four terms First, it will negatively affect the employability of our students in the global market.”
Another proposal contradicted the view, saying, “In addition to English, Indian languages should also be included (in the school curriculum).”
In light of the input, the Department of Education is in the process of finalizing a “Choice-Based Credit Framework” for the 2023-24 academic session and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which will be applicable to all educational institutions. A senior education officer said, “This will be considered in the SOPs. In some cases, it will depend on students’ preferences – for example, in cases of new courses or subjects. In other matters, separate arrangements can be made. The proposal to create awareness towards the New Education Plan NEP 2020 among teachers, parents and students.”
Curricular and credit framework for undergraduate programs will be applicable to BA, BSc, BCom, all non-accredited AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) vocational programmes, UG degree programmes, as well as MSc, MSc, MCom and all non-accredited programmes. -AICTE Professional PG Degree Programs.
There is even a proposal to reduce the percentage of research work and dissertations from 75 to 55 “because students in B Com are not wealthy and able to enroll 75 per cent in most colleges in South Gujarat and backward areas”.
Suggestions for setting up a credit framework for hearing impaired students according to their requirements as well as keeping Braille and sign language courses as options for students among other options received.
“Every day, the practice of pranayama for at least half an hour should be compulsory for all students even undergraduate courses”; “In all streams, Sanskrit grammar should be taught compulsorily”, and “Employment-related courses should be added keeping in mind the demands of the global market” – are further recommendations.
Also, many stakeholders including the principals of the colleges implored the government to immediately appoint regular principals in the colleges awarded for aid, along with the appointment of faculty and non-teaching staff.
Other suggestions that have been put forward are that depending on how students perform in the first year, they should be allowed to change majors; There should be a common curriculum for all universities.
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