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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
NEP aims to nurture learners with character, courage and competence: Kavishwar
1 2 Nagpur: The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is a transformative framework aimed at addressing critical challenges in India's education system such as lack of employability, disengaged students, and an overly career-driven approach. In an exclusive interview to TOI, Dr Sanjay Kavishwar, who recently completed his tenure as dean of commerce and management, Nagpur University, and was also director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, talked about how institutions must now whole-heartedly embrace the changes by shifting the focus from result-oriented to outcome-oriented education. Q. What are the core objectives of NEP 2020? A. NEP 2020 aims to create a sustainable, learner-centric education system that prioritises holistic development, multidisciplinary learning, and employability. It shifts from rote learning and career-driven goals to fostering character, critical thinking, and competence, ensuring students are equipped to contribute meaningfully to society. Q. How does NEP 2020 promote a learner-centric approach? A. The policy introduces a flexible curriculum where students choose courses from diverse verticals like major/minor, value education, vocational skills, and Indian knowledge systems based on their interests and career goals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Man Intervenes as Child Jumps on Seats – Watch the Outcome Tips and Tricks Undo It emphasises experiential learning, problem-solving pedagogies, and transparent, objective assessments tailored to individual learning styles. Q. What is the significance of holistic development in NEP 2020? A. Holistic development is central to NEP 2020, aiming to nurture learners with character, courage, and competence. Courses on value education, universal human values, yoga, sports, and community engagement projects are integrated to develop responsible citizens who can address societal challenges while balancing academic and personal growth. Q. How does the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) enhance flexibility? A. The ABC is a digital platform where students' earned credits are stored, allowing them to take courses from various universities or recognised online platforms. Credits can be redeemed for degrees, and students can exit programmes with certificates or diplomas and rejoin later, offering unprecedented flexibility. Q. What is Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in NEP 2020? A. OBE focuses on defining what a student should achieve after completing a course. Curricula are designed with clear outcomes, specifying content, pedagogy, and evaluation methods to ensure measurable attainment. This approach enhances competence and accountability but requires significant effort from educators and students. Q. How does NEP 2020 address employability through skill development? A. Recognising that theoretical knowledge alone isn't enough, NEP 2020 mandates skill-based courses in all graduate programmes (BA, BSc, BCom). It promotes vocational training and entrepreneurial skills, though institutions may need to reskill faculty and upgrade infrastructure to meet these demands effectively. Q. What role does the multidisciplinary approach play? A. NEP 2020 breaks disciplinary silos by allowing students to study subjects across streams (Science, Commerce, Humanities). This broadens perspectives, enhances interdisciplinary understanding, and improves employability by producing well-rounded graduates capable of tackling complex, interconnected challenges. Q. What are the expectations from teachers in implementing NEP 2020? A. Teachers are pivotal as mentors, counsellors, and facilitators. They must embrace innovative pedagogies, understand the value of multidisciplinary and value-based education, and adopt transparent assessment practices. Their role extends beyond teaching to nation-building through student guidance and engagement. Q. What responsibilities do students and parents have? A. Parents must shift from materialistic aspirations to valuing character-building and sustainable development. Students need self-discipline and motivation to navigate the flexible choices offered by NEP 2020. Both must work with mentors to ensure informed decisions and effective learning outcomes. Q. How should Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) adapt to NEP 2020? A. HEIs must adopt dynamic frameworks, moving away from rigid processes to customise education for individual learners. They are expected to promote the policy's spirit, ensuring all stakeholders understand its benefits and actively contribute to its successful implementation. NEP 2020 is a bold step toward transforming India's education landscape, promising a learner-centric, multidisciplinary, and skill-focused system. Its success hinges on the collective commitment of teachers, students, parents, and HEIs to embrace and implement these changes with dedication and innovation.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NU extends all four deans' tenure till June 15
Nagpur: The Nagpur University administration has extended the tenure of all four deans and their associate deans on Tuesday. Their original tenure was to end on April 29 due to a holiday on Wednesday. The tenure of the exam director post, held on additional charge by dean of commerce and management faculty, Sanjay Kavishwar, was also automatically extended. A fresh circular directing partial changes in the earlier order to relieve the deans on April 30 afternoon was posted on the NU website. However, the question about keeping the deans' posts filled beyond June 15 still persists. This is because the NU doesn't have a full-time vice chancellor following the death of Subhash Chaudhari in September last year. In the event of a VC's death, deans are allowed to continue till the end of the academic year , which ends on April 30. NU officials contested that although officially the academic year must end on April 30, academic activities, especially exams, continue until mid-June. Hence, the extension of another 45 days was justified. However, as the appointment of a new VC, even if it starts now, will stretch beyond June 15, the possibility of the deans' posts falling vacant is high. Faculties of science and technology, commerce and management, and humanities have an associate dean each, besides a full-time dean. The interdisciplinary studies faculty has a lone dean. The extension of the deans ensures continuity in academic and administrative functions during the ongoing transition. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo Nagpur: The Nagpur University administration has extended the tenure of all four deans and their associate deans on Tuesday. Their original tenure was to end on April 29 due to a holiday on Wednesday. The tenure of the exam director post, held on additional charge by dean of commerce and management faculty, Sanjay Kavishwar, was also automatically extended. A fresh circular directing partial changes in the earlier order to relieve the deans on April 30 afternoon was posted on the NU website. However, the question about keeping the deans' posts filled beyond June 15 still persists. This is because the NU doesn't have a full-time vice chancellor following the death of Subhash Chaudhari in September last year. In the event of a VC's death, deans are allowed to continue till the end of the academic year, which ends on April 30. NU officials contested that although officially the academic year must end on April 30, academic activities, especially exams, continue until mid-June. Hence, the extension of another 45 days was justified. However, as the appointment of a new VC, even if it starts now, will stretch beyond June 15, the possibility of the deans' posts falling vacant is high. Faculties of science and technology, commerce and management, and humanities have an associate dean each, besides a full-time dean. The interdisciplinary studies faculty has a lone dean. The extension of the deans ensures continuity in academic and administrative functions during the ongoing transition.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NU law paper sticks to old IPC instead of BNS, students left stumped
1 2 Nagpur: Several second-year law students have complained that out-of-syllabus questions were asked during their exam last week. Students said their syllabus was revised, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was replaced by Bharatiya Nyay Sahita (BNS). However, during the exam, two major questions carrying 10 marks each were on IPC. The NU exam section said they too received a complaint and would be referring the matter to the Board of Studies. According to a student from a private law college, earlier in their course, they had been taught IPC sections. Then, in the middle of the semester, the administration informed them that the students would have to study the BNS. They had also received a revised syllabus, which clearly mentioned that the BNS would replace IPC. The students then started studying the BNS sections, but during their final exam of the subject 'Law of Crime', they were asked questions related to the IPC sections. One of the teachers informed the students that despite the notification from NU to teach BNS, students got the IPC questions in their exams, which came as a surprise to the college and the students. "Actually, the students were confused with the sections of IPC and BNS, and we have asked the University not to do injustice to the students even if the sections are wrongly quoted," said Rajan, director of Central India College of Law. Sanjay Kavishwar, director, Board of Examinations and Evaluation, told TOI that so far just one exam centre has reported the issue, and it has to be referred to the Board of Studies for consideration. "The question paper would be reviewed, and a decision would be taken," he said.
