The news came into the limelight once that CBSE (Central Board of Secondary education) will change the syllabi up to Class 12. However, the latest report says differently. According to the latest CBSE circular, NCERT releases new textbooks for Classes 3 and 6 only, implementing their new curriculum. The rest of the classes will see no change in their textbooks and curriculum.
Previously, CBSE decided to change all grades’ syllabuses. All curricular area groups responsible for drafting textbooks also got a deadline for submitting drafts to the NCERT which was February 10. However, now, with the recent circular on March 22, CBSE has confirmed that only classes 3 and 6 will have new textbooks and syllabi.
The new curriculum for classes 3 and 6 has been in practice since April 1. You might be eager to know more details about the changes in this new curriculum and textbooks. So, without any delay, let’s dive into that.
NCERT Releases New Textbooks and Syllabuses: Factors to Note
The academic year 2024-25 will see drastic changes in the school curriculum under CBSE. However, the change has begun with the replacement of textbooks and syllabi for classes 3 and 6. Some more notable factors in this matter are:
A Bridge Course for Transition will be Introduced:
As reports confirm, the NCERT is preparing a bridge course for Class 6 and developing a set of guidelines for Class 3. These initiatives aim to help students facilitate a hassle-free transition to new pedagogical practices and areas of study aligned with the National Curriculum Framework 2023. The NCERT will provide the bridge courses to CBSE, KV (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghathan), and NVS (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti).
Moreover, the CBSE circular has ensured that these resources will be disseminated to all schools online once NCERT provides them. Also, capacity-building programs will take place for school heads and teachers to orient them with the new approaches to teaching and learning according to National Education Policy 2020.
Curriculum Note is Available:
Along with new syllabi for two classes, the CBSE has released a note on the curriculum for Classes 9 to 12. The note says that for 2024-25, Classes 9 and 10 will have two languages as compulsory subjects. Also, they will have other subjects like Social Science, Maths, and Science.
Besides these, one skill subject or elective is optional. That may include Retail, Information Technology, Marketing & Sales, Banking, Finance and Artificial Intelligence.
For Classes 11 and 12, CBSE guidelines say that students must take two languages in addition to three compulsory subjects. However, students can choose a third language or elective subjects from different language options, including academic and skill subjects. Moreover, Health and PE, Work Experience, and General Studies are compulsory subjects with only internal assessment.
Cross-Curricular Linkages Become Prominent:
With cross-curricular linkages, one can connect prior knowledge with new information on any topic. So, CBSE has decided to focus on this approach in their curriculum, books, and prescribed teaching methods. An ideal example of cross-curricular linkage is integrating mathematical data management with the study of geography and science. Students can easily write well-formatted answers for science and geography when they have an idea about how to write explanations and frame answers with essential data and logic.
Outcome-based Assessment will Replace the Textbook-driven Assessment:
Enough of textbook-driven studies! Now, with new curriculums being introduced, CBSE will prioritize outcome-based assessment. Question papers will include more questions on handling real-life problems. Thus, students will have to answer it by evaluating, analyzing and contemplating the information available.
Responsibilities of teachers while preparing the New Curriculum:
Teachers are vital parts of school education. So, some of them are a part of the board preparing new curricula. The set of duties and responsibilities for them are:
- Designing assessment plans and feedback management
- Ensuring activities for pedagogical practices
- Taking care of gender sensitivity and age appropriateness, and inclusive topics within textbooks
- Avoiding any content that harms the sentiment of any community in any way
- Create a method to reflect on these reviews and associated issues
Final Words
So, it is true that NCERT releases new textbooks and syllabi for classes 3 and 6. Nonetheless, schools are advised to implement the new curriculums and books as soon as possible. The latest curricula ensure that 21st-century skills like leadership, productivity, information and technology, etc., are incorporated into school syllabi.
Also, CBSE motivates schools to promote experiential learning and incorporate diverse pedagogical plans. These plans may include storytelling approaches, gamification techniques, art-integrated learning, activity-based studies, etc. Thus, CBSE aims to create a holistic learning environment for students, ensuring better teacher-student bonds in classrooms.
FAQs
1. Is the NCERT syllabus going to change in 2024?
There will be no change in the curriculum of classes except 3 and 6. Classes 3 and 6 will proceed with new textbooks and syllabi set by NCERT. However, it has already been in practice since April 1.
2. Do NCERT textbooks change every year?
Under expert supervision, NCERT updates and revises its textbooks according to the latest requirements. However, no major changes are seen every year except for certain modifications.
3. Who controls NCERT?
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization established in 1961. The Government of India established it to assist the Central and State Governments with policies and programs for qualitative improvement in school education.
4. Do all CBSE schools use NCERT?
Using NCERT books for the CBSE and its affiliated schools is not mandatory. Some schools do not use them. However, a large number of CBSE schools follow NCERT books along with other books.
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