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DU Writes To University Vice Chancellor, Demands Amendments In Curriculum

The DU's Executive Council have written to the university Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, demanding amendments in the structure of the new curriculum, which allegedly dilutes academic rigour. On July 11, the DU council opposed the structure and asked for amendments, claiming the DU has been a premier institution, widely acclaimed for a high standard of teaching, learning and research. Notably, the new curriculum will be implemented from the… read-more

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 08:30 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: DU, Executive Council, Amendments, Education(3624), Curriculum

CM Naveen Patnaik and CM Hemant Soren.

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Excluding 'Odia' From Teachers Training Course Creates Dissent: Odisha 

Political parties in Odisha such as Biju Janta Dal, BJP, and Congress urged the Jharkhand government not to exclude Odia language from the Teachers Training course's curriculum because it's created dissent ''among the Odia speaking people in Jharkhand.'' Reportedly, Jharkhand Academic Council on September 20 excluded Odia from its new curriculum for primary teachers training. Furthermore, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also requested… read-more

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 - 03:51 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Jharkhand, Odia Language, Teachers, Dissent, Curriculum

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DOE introduces Happiness Curriculum in private schools

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DOE Directs Private Schools To Introduce 'Happiness Curriculum'

Considering mindfulness in the students curriculum, the Directorate of Education has directed the private schools to initiate a 'Happiness Curriculum'. The DOE tweeted, "Happiness Curriculum with focus on mindfulness has been effective in Delhi's government schools since 2018." However, Following the HC's decision, private schools have been asked to introduce happy class. Besides, the decision comes in… read-more

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 - 11:21 AM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: mental health, Covid-19, Stress, happiness, Curriculum

Courtesy: The Times Of India

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Govt To Open More Sainik Schools By Involving Private Players, NGOs

The Union government is eyeing to open Sainik Schools across various parts of the country partnering with private schools, NGOs and state education boards. Aimed at connecting the 'CBSE plus' type of educational institutions, the Union will impart Sainik School's curriculum under affiliation with Sainik Schools Society. Earlier, the UP government had requested the Centre to open Sainik Schools in every divisional headquarters of the state.… read-more

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 - 10:34 PM / by Ronit John

Tags: Central Government, Sainik School, CBSE, Curriculum

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NIOS new curriculum introduces Gita, Ramayan to 100 Madrassas

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NIOS To Introduce Gita, Ramayana In Curriculum Of 100 Madrassas

The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) is planning to introduce ancient Indian knowledge, Gita and Ramayana to 100 madrassas. Reportedly, a part of NIOS new curriculum in accordance with the NEP, it inculdes 15 new courses on 'Bharatiya Jnana Parampara' or Indian Knowledge Tradition. Including courses on Veda, yoga, vocations, Sanskrit and Maheswhara sutras, and focusing on grade 3, 5 and 8 student’s basic course, the scheme will be… read-more

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 - 10:38 AM / by Neha Sanjeev

Tags: NIOS, Gita, Ramayana, Madrassas, NEP, Curriculum

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