Hyderabad September 21 2024 :- In a significant educational reform, the Telangana Education Department has announced a comprehensive revision of school textbooks, aligning them with the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 introduced by the Central government. This marks the first major update since 2015.
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), part of the School Education department, will spearhead the revision process. The initiative will be executed in phases, commencing with non-language subjects such as Mathematics, Sciences, and Social Sciences. Language subjects, including Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, and English, will follow.
To ensure a thorough and expert-driven revision, SCERT will establish subject-wise committees comprising senior professors and experienced educators. The revision process will involve consultations with stakeholders and workshops aimed at refining the textbooks.
The NCF 2023 introduces a structured approach divided into four educational stages: foundational, preparatory, middle, and secondary. Key focuses of the framework include:
- Holistic Development: Emphasizing overall growth rather than mere textbook learning.
- Equity and Inclusion: Ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Curriculum Flexibility: Allowing adaptations to meet local needs.
- Integration of Technology: Utilizing digital resources for teaching and assessments.
- Environmental Consciousness: Raising awareness about sustainability.
In a shift away from rote learning, the new framework advocates for competency-based education, encouraging skill development and the cultivation of values. It also aims to alleviate students’ common fear of mathematics through interactive and innovative teaching methods.
Furthermore, the NCF suggests that Class X and XII examinations may adopt a semester system, potentially leading to two exam sessions in an academic year.
The last textbook revision conducted by SCERT in 2015 was based on the NCF 2005. With these upcoming changes, the Education Department aims to enrich the teaching and learning experience for students across Telangana.
