National Education Policy 2020: Roadmap for Revamping Higher Education offers a comprehensive exploration of the strategic vision and transformative potential of NEP 2020 in higher education in India. It examines the proposed policy reforms, offering a clear framework for their effective implementation. The volume underscores the pivotal role of qualified and well-trained educators in achieving the policy's objectives, and discusses significant changes in recruitment, training and professional development. It further highlights the policy’s emphasis on developing large, multidisciplinary universities and higher education clusters to promote excellence in teaching and research, with the aim of building institutions of international standing.
By translating the complex elements of NEP 2020 into clear, actionable insights, this volume serves as a vital resource for educators, academic leaders, policymakers and all stakeholders committed to driving meaningful reform in India's higher education landscape.
"Bhujendra Nath Panda, former Adjunct Visiting Professor of Education at IIT Bhubaneswar, has almost four decades of teaching experience across notable institutions. A prolific academician, he has also served as the Head and Dean of Research at the Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Bhubaneswar.
Laxmidhar Behera, Professor and Head, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Bhubaneswar. With over two decades of experience, he has been actively engaged in research, development and extension activities focused on school education and teacher education.
Tapan Kumar Basantia, Professor and Dean, School of Education, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, is currently running a major research project sponsored by IKS Division, AICTE, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. He has coordinated the government-funded scheme, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching, and led MHRD-sponsored online courses on SWAYAM."
- "Foreword vii
- Preface xi
Part I Teacher and Teacher Education
- 1. National Professional Standards for Teachers in Developing Teachers’ Professionalism 3
Amlesh Kumar and Bhujendra Nath Panda
- 2. National Professional Standards for School Teachers with a Special Reference to India 19
Sanjukta Sahoo and Bhujendra Nath Panda
- 3. Professional Standards for Teachers: Way Towards Professional Improvement and Quality Learning 39
Vijayan K
- 4. Criterion-Referenced Appraisal System: A Way Forward for Holistic Teacher Performance Evaluation 61
Pradeep Kumar Mishra
- 5. Remodelling Pre-Service Teacher Education Through Integrated Teacher Education Programme (ITEP) 69
Dhanya Krishnan
- 6. Integrated Teacher Education Programme: Paradigm Shift for Preparing Holistic Teachers 81
Niharika Panda, Maruti Kumar Tripathy, and Laxmidhar Behera
Part II Multidisciplinary Education
- 7. Multidisciplinary Education in the Light of NEP 2020 89
Shri Kant Dwivedi and Swati
- 8. Multidisciplinary Perspective of NEP 2020 101
Ramendra Kumar Parhi
- 9. Institutional Development Plan 107
Sindhya V
- 10. Mentoring: Concept, Models, and Implications for National Mission for Mentoring 123
Anshu Bhardwaj
- 11. Significance of Mentoring in Education: Policies, Plans, and Modalities 143
Sameer Babu M.
- 12. Re-Imagining Vocational Education and Skill Framework 155
Riya Tiwari
- 13. Academic Bank of Credits (ABC): A New Dawn for Higher Education in India 171
Shilpi Kumari
- 14. Academic Bank of Credits: Issues, Challenges, and the Way Forward 189
P.K.P. Mohapatra and T.K. Basantia
Part III National Research Foundation
- 15. An Indian Perspective on Interfacing Knowledge with Economy 217
Rajiba Lochan Mohapatra
- 16. National Research Foundation: A Framework for Interdisciplinary Research 233
Biswajit Behera
- 17. Reflections on India’s National Research Foundation 243
N. Pradhan
Part IV Sustainable Development Goals
- 18. National Education Policy 2020 and Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in India 265
Amar Upadhyaya
- 19. Policy Discourse on Transforming the Regulatory System of Higher Education in India: A Critique 289
Kamaljeet Singh
- 20. Lifelong and Alternative Education 305
Mayank Tripathi and Sukanta Kumar Mahapatra
- 21. Reflection of Sustainable Development Goals in the National Education Policy 2020 333
Manali Sarkar and Bhujendra Nath Panda
Part V Technology Integration
- 22. Perspectives of NEP 2020 for Technology Integration in Teaching and Learning 347
Ramakanta Mohalik
- 23. Getting Started with Blended Learning 359
Monalisa Dash
- 24. Digital Learning: A Panacea for Outmoded Way of Learning 377
Rupa Gupta and Bhujendra Nath Panda
- 25. Digital Learning and Teaching: An Innovative Strategy for Quality Learning 393
Vinod Kumar Kanvaria
- 26. Blended Learning 453
Vikramjit Singh
- 27. National Education Policy Recommendations on Science Education in India 471
- Sradhanjali Pradhan and Bhujendra Nath Panda
- List of Contributors 483
- Index 497"
