National curriculum framework(2005)

NATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK 2005

1. NATIONAL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK (2005) PREAPARED BY VIPIN KUMAR SHUKLA

2. (INTRODUCTION) National Curriculum Framework (2005) is one of the four national curriculum framework published in 1975, 1988, 2000 and 2005 by NCERT ( National Council of Education Research and Training). NCF 2005 provide the framework for making syllabus, textbook and teaching practice within the school education programmed in India.

3. Contd….. The NCF 2005 document draws its policy basis from earlier Govt reports on education as learning without burden and National policy of education (1986-1992) and focus group discussion. The process of (NCF) development has been initiated in Nov (2004) setting up various structure like National starring committee by Prof. Yashpal Singh.

4. Contd…. 21 National focus group on the theme of curricular area, systematic reforms and National Concerns. Mainly focus on constructive thoughts of the child rather than instructive approach. Primary role of teacher is that as Facilitator. Education should not be Teacher centered or it should be Student centered. The approach and recommendations of NCF 2005 are for the entire educational system.

5. Contd…. It has been translated into 22 languages has influenced in syllabus in (17) states. NCERT gave a grant of Rs. (10 lakh) to each state to promote NCF in the language of the state and to compare its current syllabus proposed. This exercise is being carried out with the involvement of SCERT, DIET.

6. WHY NCF REQUIRED Long walk to school, heavy school bags, Lack of basic infrastructure, including support books for reading and writing. Body designed that gives children in inadequate back support and cramps their legs and knees. Timetable that do not give young children enough breaks to stretch move and play.

7. GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF NCF(2005) To shift learning from Rote method. Connecting knowledge to life outside the school. To integrate examination into classroom learning and make it more flexible. To enriching the curriculum so that it goes beyond textbooks. Nurturing an over riding identity informed by caring concerns with the democratic policy of the country.

8. AIMS OF NCF 2005 Language: The main aim of NCF (2005) is that teaching should be student centered instead of teacher centered. To remove the rote method. To develop thinking power in student. We only talk about subject method. We talk related to academic.

9. Contd…… L anguage: To Implement three language formulae. Emphasis on mother tongue as medium of instruction. Focus on all skills. M athematics : Teaching of mathematics to focus on child's resources. To think and visualize obstructions to solve problems.

10. SCIENCE: Teaching of science to focus on methods and processes that will nurture thinking process, Curiosity, creativity. Social Science: Enabling pedagogic practices for promoting thinking process, Decision making etc. Art education: It covers Music, Dance, Visual arts and Theatre which on Interactive approaches and awareness and enable children to express themselves in different forms. Health and Physical education: Health depends upon nutrition and planned physical activities.

11. Education for peace As a pre-condition to snob growing violence and intolerance. School and classroom environment Minimum infrastructure and material facilities and support for planning a flexible daily schedule. Discuss other sites and resources like Textbooks, Libraries and Laboratories and media and ICT.

12. Contd…… Respect for human right and dignity. Universal access and enrollment. Sensitivity to other well bring and feelings.