3 Trends We Will See in the Indian Education System
On my podcast, Figuring Out, I had a conversation with Byju Raveendran. He is the founder and CEO of Byju’s, which is undoubtedly the biggest edtech startup in recent times. Naturally, we had to talk about the current state of the Indian education system. We also spoke at length about what’s in store for the future.
Approved by the Union Cabinet of India, the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) outlines the map of this future. It highlights the intention to reconfigure the entire education system to encourage and promote learning and provide high-quality educational opportunities for all.
Based on this conversation, the new education policy, and the current scenario, here are the 3 future trends we can expect to see in the Indian education system.
1. Blended mode of education
As the pandemic hit, we saw the education sector taking its first step toward the future. In many colleges and universities, digital education has been present since the early 2000s. But it became the only mode of instruction for most institutes during COVID-19.
Needless to say, many people were not ready for the sudden shift. Instructors and learners must be adept at the new technology to utilize the benefits of education through digital mode. It also highlights the need for affordable computing devices.
However, with continuous efforts to develop proper infrastructure and government assistance for training and development, India’s education sector will definitely move forward.
2. Universal access to learning
As the country tried to get accustomed to the new mode of education, universal access to learning resources seemed to be a challenge. Filling this gap is a requirement for future-proofing the education system.
Inclusivity needs to be in focus to ensure quality education across every stratum of society. This means bringing the classroom to the student whenever necessary. Plus, educators need to be enabled with proper resources and training to match the diverse requirement of the diverse demographic.
The NEP 2020 addresses this issue and proposes to focus on equal access to high-quality education for socially and economically disadvantaged and underprivileged people.
3. Building a skilled workforce
Academics have always been prioritized in the Indian education system. However, it will also focus on skill-based modules in the upcoming years. Vocational education will be gaining more mainstream popularity as the attention shifts.
The idea is to invest in skill development and entrepreneurship to create an efficient workforce for the future generation. Technical, industry-specific knowledge will be part of the curriculum. And this will be paired with essential soft skills, such as interpersonal and critical thinking abilities, and more.
Schools have already started including courses like Artificial Intelligence and Design Thinking to keep students updated with global developments. We can expect them to collaborate with skill development organizations to help learners further.
The future is headed in the right direction with all these trends we have started seeing. However, it will still take a few years to actually see the results of these efforts. We should hope we can keep up the momentum of this movement.
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