IILM University’s 2nd Principals’ Educational Conference, 2023 Sets the Stage for Pioneering Education Reforms
3 min readGurugram, December 12, 2023: Delving deeper into the transformative tendencies in India’s schooling panorama, IILM University, Gurugram, efficiently hosted the 2nd Principals’ Educational Conference 2023.
The convention was themed round “NEP 2020 – A Transformational Road Map from School to University: Prospects & Impediments,” and witnessed the convergence of distinguished educators, policymakers, and stakeholders decoding the transformative journey envisioned by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
“Education is the basis of our societal progress, and the 2nd Principals’ Educational Conference, 2023, goals to carry a few vital change in our instructional framework. The convention brings collectively educators to create a unified roadmap that prioritises management growth from early levels to larger schooling. Together, we goal to empower the subsequent era with essential expertise required for the continually evolving world. Let our discussions ignite progressive options and partnerships, enhancing our transformative journey,’’ stated Dr. Sujata Shahi, Vice Chancellor, IILM University Gurugram in her welcome handle.
Emphasizing on ‘coaching the coach’ the Pro-Chancellor of IILM University, Gurugram, Mr. P. Dwarakanath, highlighted this transformation as a journey and never an in a single day feat.
”Empowering the instructional journey from faculty to school calls for a coordinated effort and such conferences unite various faculties of thought, fostering a wealthy, evolving instructional panorama. As schooling leaders, it’s our duty to form this transformation, foster crucial considering and creativity, guarantee clean execution, and put together college students for a dynamic future via collaborative navigation,” stated Mr. P. Dwarkanath.
NEP 2020 is an bold initiative to remodel India’s instructional framework from major to larger schooling. The coverage adopts a complete and interdisciplinary method, specializing in the seamless transition from faculty to larger schooling. It prioritises experiential studying, foundational literacy, integration of expertise in lecture rooms and way more for enhanced studying outcomes for kids.
Highlighting the crucial of function of lecturers in engaging in the goals of NEP 2020, Dr. Ameeta Wattal, Chairperson, DLF, QEC Innovative Schools, stated, “To unlock the full potential of schooling, we should first perceive how kids be taught and nurture that potential inside them. Although our instruments could change, the trainer stays the cornerstone of schooling. Investing in lecturers’ coaching, empowering them with progressive instructing strategies, and fostering their reference to college students are at the core of schooling. In the twenty first century, lecturers’ impression will not be solely outlined by textbooks but in addition by creativeness, creativity, and empathy, and to encourage younger minds, lecturers must first problem themselves.
During the convention, educators and policymakers engaged in insightful discussions on essential subjects. These included curriculum reforms, evaluation methods, and schooling analysis. The goal was to make sure a clean and empowering transition for college students all through their instructional journey.
‘’The NEP 2020 acknowledges the potential of digitalization in remodeling the schooling panorama. Embracing digital schooling can supply vital advantages, similar to enabling college students to be taught at their very own tempo and bridging data. However, it additionally comes with the problem of managing dependancy and distraction, demanding cautious monitoring and steering. Also, whereas Artificial Intelligence is a actuality, it should require collective contemplation to harness its constructive impression on schooling,’’ stated Dr. Padma Srinivasan, Principal DPS, RK Puram.
Echoing her opinion, and underlining the vital modifications that NEP 2020 brings to the Indian instructional section, Dr. Raj Nehru, Vice Chancellor, Sri Vishwakarma Skill University, Gurugram, stated,’’ The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 marks a major transformation in the Indian instructional sector, because it allows college students to discover and uncover their true potential. It encourages experimentation and helps them align their pursuits with future careers. Furthermore, the coverage may also ship readability to college students whereas pursuing larger schooling as they may be capable of acknowledge important expertise and data required for a thriving profession of their most well-liked subject.”
The event witnessed a number of famend lecturers delivering keynote addresses and in depth panel discussions with distinguished faculty principals. These discussions targeted on sub-themes similar to Holistic and Multidisciplinary Education, Assessment Reforms, Research and Innovation in Education, and Equity and Inclusion in Learning environments.
As the convention concluded at IILM University, Gurugram, a collective dedication formed a roadmap aligned with the transformative objectives envisioned by NEP 2020.