Question

The recent KCF published in the year:

• A. 2007
• B. 2017
• C. 2020
• D. 2023

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 2023

Kerala Curriculum Framework (KCF)

• Kerala Curriculum Framework (KCF) 2023 was officially drafted and released by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Kerala to reform the school general education system.

• The earlier comprehensive curriculum framework for the state was formulated as KCF 2007, which was based on the principles of the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2005.

Key Highlights of KCF 2023

• School Structure: Proposes a 3 + 7 + 5 structure consisting of:

  • Childhood Development Stage: 3 years (Ages 3 to 5 / Pre-primary).

  • Primary Stage: 7 years (Classes 1 to 7 / Ages 6 to 12).

  • Secondary & Higher Secondary Stage: 5 years (Classes 8 to 12 / Ages 13 to 17).

• School Admission Age: Maintained at 6 years for Class 1.

• Curricular Focus: Formulated based on four focus areas—School Education, Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), Teacher Education, and Adult Education.

• Core Principles: Strongly emphasizes constitutional values, scientific temper, gender justice, democratic ideals, critical pedagogy, and life-skill development.