NATIONAL POLICE ON EDUCATION 1986

NATIONAL POLICE ON EDUCATION 1986

National policy on Education-1986 is the plan of action chosen by the Government of India on educational matters in the country. A Programmed of action (POA) was also chalked out for the Implementation of the National Policy on Education.

Salient Features of the NPE1986

1)  Education according to constitutional principles

The education policy of 1986 was framed on the basic of the ideals and values of democracy , secularism and socialism contained in our constitution.

2)  National system of education

The NEP proposes a national system of education based on a national curricula’s frame work.

3)  Equalization of educational opportunity

To promote equality it will be necessary to provide equal opportunity to all not only  in access, but also in the conditions for success.

4)  Common educational structure

The policy envisages a common educational structure in the pattern of  10 + 2 + 3.

5)  Minimum levels of learning

Minimum levels of learning will be laid down for each stage of education.

6)  Promotion of language

Link language will be promoted.

7)  Investment for education

NPE-1986 accepts 6%  investment of national income for education formulated by the policy for achieving  the largets .

8)  Operation black board

The policy stipulated a programmed of action called operation blackboard to ensure minimum essentials facilities in primary school.

9)  Delinking degrees from jobs 

The NPE emphasizes for delinking degrees from jobs in selected areas.

10)                    Navodaya  schools  

Navodaya vidyalayas meant for providing quality education for all deserving and gifted children.

11)                    Open and distance education

The policy demands for flexible system of higher education in the form of open and distance education for meeting the educational needs of adults, dropouts and employees.

12)                    Evaluation

It calls for continuous and comprehensive evaluation that incorporates both scholastic and non- scholastic aspects of education. 

13)                    Physical education

Sports and physical education should be an integral part of learning process, and should be included in the evaluation of performance.

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