Tag: technology in education
Delhi University VC defends NEP's three-language formula, dismisses criticism as politically motivated – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh has strongly defended the three-language formula proposed under the National Education Policy (NEP), dismissing criticism as politically motivated. In an exclusive interview with PTI, Singh said opposition to the policy is not based on academic concerns but rather on resistance to necessary educational reforms. “The National Education Policy emphasises three languages — one is the mother tongue, and students can choose any two other languages. The focus remains on the mother tongue, but the choice is open,” Singh told PTI. “There is no reason for unnecessary fear in southern India. Students should be ... Read more
Sudha Murthy calls for mandatory teacher training, exams every three years to maintain educational standards – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murty on Tuesday pitched for conducting new training courses and holding examinations of teachers every three years and even more for those teaching at the primary level. During a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Education, Murty, wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, said that teachers play a very important role and the education system will not improve if there are no good teachers. “Teachers, once they pass the exam, BA, or MA, or even PhD at a college level, they enter into the system and afterwards, there are no exams until ... Read more