Pralhad Joshi Calls for End to Rote Learning, Focus on Experiential Education
· India · Indian Express, NDTV
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi called for an end to rote learning and a shift towards experiential education, stating that the current system and parents are overly fixated on marks. Speaking at the inauguration of the CBSE experience centre in Dwarka, New Delhi, Joshi highlighted that students spend too much time memorising for scores, neglecting understanding and learning capacity. He linked this trend to the rise of coaching classes and the resulting lack of confidence in students. Joshi emphasised that the new centre aims to foster curiosity, questioning, and real-life application of knowledge, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He also connected this educational reform to India's economic ambitions, citing global demand for skilled Indian talent in fields like semiconductors and AI.
Why it matters
This push to reform India's education system from rote learning to experiential learning could significantly impact millions of students, aiming to enhance their confidence, critical thinking, and job readiness, thereby contributing to India's economic growth and global talent supply.
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