How does the NEP 2020 address the issue of languages in education
Exploring the provisions of the National Education Policy 2020 regarding the use of languages in educational settings.
- The NEP 2020 emphasizes the importance of multilingualism by promoting the use of regional languages as the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5.
- It encourages schools to adopt a flexible approach in offering multiple language options to students from the elementary level onwards to promote a deeper understanding of different languages and cultures.
- The policy suggests the development of institutions and mechanisms to protect and preserve endangered languages, fostering linguistic diversity in education.
- NEP 2020 recommends the integration of sign language as well as courses on Indian Sign Language into the curriculum to promote inclusivity in education.
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