Question

• Consider the following statements about NCF 2005;

1. NCF 2005 aims to foster the overall development of students (Holistic)

2. The framework emphasizes connecting learning to real-life situations and experiences outside the classroom

3. NCF 2005 aims to reduce the excessive burden of the curriculum and examinations

4. NCF 2005 advocates for shifts from teacher-centered to learner-centered approaches

Which one of the following option is right

• A. Only 1
• B. 1, 2 and 3 only
• C. 1, 2 and 4 only
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

D. All of the above

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2005)

• The National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2005) is one of four National Curriculum Frameworks published in 1975, 1988, 2000 and 2005 by the National Council of Educational Research and Training NCERT in India

• The document provides the framework for making syllabi, textbooks and teaching practices within the school education Programs in India.

• The NCF 2005 document draws its policy basis from earlier government reports on education as Learning Without Burden and National Policy of Education 1986-1992

• The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) has introduced a number of curriculum reforms, including NCF 2005

• This framework introduced major reforms to the curriculum including: More flexibility

• The framework encouraged more flexibility in curriculum development.

• Inclusive education

• The framework encouraged inclusive education, which means that all children, regardless of their differences and disabilities, should be included in the education system.