When was National Curriculum Framework introduced by NCERT?

When was National Curriculum Framework introduced by NCERT? Correct Answer 2005

The National Curriculum Framework published in 2005 by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in India, is quite significant for bringing contemporary changes in school and teacher education curriculum. Keeping in view the changing perspectives and contexts of school education across the globe, necessary curricular changes have been recommended in NCF, 2005.

  • NCF promotes universal enrollment and retention of children by formulating a child-centered approach.
  • The NCF has aimed at bringing reforms in the education system by creating constructive learning through developing a learner-centric curriculum, that fosters autonomy to the learner.
  • At present time education runs according to NCF 2005.
  • NCF 2005 has been translated into 22 languages and influenced the syllabi in 17 states.
  • It emphasizes nurturing and identity of prime importance informed by caring concerns within the country’s democratic polity.

Key Points

The major features of NCF, 2005 has been articulated in five different areas of the School Curriculum, they are

  • Perspectives of Education
  • Learning and Knowledge
  • Curricular Areas, School Stages, and Assessment
  • School and Classroom Environment
  • Systemic Reforms

Hence, we can conclude that National Curriculum Framework was introduced by NCERT in 2005.

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