India and Russia Explore Collaboration in Education
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New Delhi, April 11, 2024: The Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL) under the Ministry of Education, is fostering collaboration with Russia in the field of education. A recent meeting between Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary of DoSEL, and H.E. Mr. Denis Gribov, Deputy Minister of Education of the Russian Federation, explored potential areas of cooperation.
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Focus on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:
- Mr. Kumar highlighted the vast Indian education system and the key features of NEP 2020, including the introduction of skill-based learning from Class 6 onwards.
- He emphasized aspects like experiential learning, innovative assessment methods, and policies supporting gifted children.
Insights from Russia:
- Mr. Gribov shared Russia's education system's strengths, highlighting their approach to student assessment and tailored grading systems.
- He expressed interest in introducing the Russian language in Indian schools and proposed teacher exchange programs.
Value Education and G20 Collaboration:
- The Russian delegation sought guidance on implementing value education, a key focus of NEP 2020. Mr. Kumar explained the role of NCERT in developing relevant content.
- Smt. Neeta Prasad discussed collaboration opportunities during India's G20 Presidency and urged the delegation to share a concept note for initiating teacher exchange and language programs.
Focus on Technology, Foundational Literacy, and Skills:
- Mr. Patil elaborated on the integration of technology in Indian education.
- Smt. Awasthi emphasized Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), advocating for instruction in mother tongues and local languages.
- Smt. Prachi Pandey detailed skill education from Class 6, ensuring students acquire at least one skill by Class 12.
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Published date : 11 Apr 2024 05:21PM