Teachers in UAE hail India’s new education policy as futuristic – ZAWYA

Teachers in UAE hail India’s new education policy as futuristic – ZAWYA

Teachers in UAE hail India's new education policy as futuristic On Wednesday, the Indian government approved the National Education Policy    Schools and universities in the UAE welcomed India's new educational policy, hailing the reforms as 'futuristic' that will eventually make the country a great study destination for all.On Wednesday, the Indian government approved the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which aims to revamp all aspects of the country's education system, bringing it closer to the best global standards.The NEP restructures school education by setting out age 3-6 years as pre school, de-emphasises 'high stakes' boards, introduces a SAT-like university entrance test and offers the option of a four-year bachelor's degree at the undergraduate level.Head teachers explain the implicationsAcademicians in the UAE following the Indian curriculum contended that the aim of the NEP is to enable an individual to study one or more specialised areas of interest more deeply.Zubair Ahmad, head of operations, Springdales School Dubai, said: "The curriculum has undergone an overhaul. Class X and XII board exams were the only aim of life for many Indian students. Now, the focus has shifted to skills and abilities. This policy is the best thing that can happen to the educational