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Govt Mandates Study of 2 Indian Languages for Class 9-10 Students, 1 Language for Class 11-12
The NCF document, accessed by PTI, underscores the value of learning multiple languages in nurturing democratic values, cultural literacy, and respect for diversity. The document highlights that learning more than one language broadens horizons and deepens the connection with the country, fostering a sense of pride and belonging.

by Pragti Sharma / 25 Aug 2023 23:52 PM IST / 0 Comment(s) / 251

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Under the newly introduced New Curriculum Framework (NCF) aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP), changes in language education have been put forth. Students in classes 9 and 10 will now study three languages, including two Indian languages. Meanwhile, students in classes 11 and 12 will study one Indian language and one additional language.



As per the new recommendations, the number of mandatory subjects will be seven for classes 9 and 10 and six for classes 11 and 12.



Previously, class 9 and 10 students studied two compulsory languages, while class 11 and 12 students studied one language. The NCF, prepared by the national steering committee led by former ISRO chief K Kasturirangan, seeks to expand the educational scope.



The NCF document, accessed by PTI, underscores the value of learning multiple languages in nurturing democratic values, cultural literacy, and respect for diversity. The document highlights that learning more than one language broadens horizons and deepens the connection with the country, fostering a sense of pride and belonging.



Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented the NCF to the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT), marking a significant step towards developing school syllabi and textbooks. According to the NCF's curricular structure for classes 9 and 10, schools must offer three languages, with at least two being native to India.



The curriculum further entails the study of seven other subjects, grouped into categories like mathematics, social science, science, art education, physical education, vocational education, and interdisciplinary areas. Board exams will be conducted for seven subjects, including languages. Subjects such as art education, physical education, and vocational education will be assessed internally by external examiners.



For classes 11 and 12, the NCF recommends the study of two subjects from Language Education, one of which must be a native Indian language. Literature subjects also fall under Language Education at this level.



The NCF suggests redefining the existing secondary and senior secondary stages into a unified secondary stage divided into two phases— (classes 9 and 10) and (classes 11 and 12). This framework promotes four years of multidisciplinary study across all areas of the curriculum.


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