CBSE introduces skill subjects
in middle school
TNN | Jun 8, 2020, 07.46 PM IST
CHANDIGARH: Class XI students will study
three new skill subjects (design thinking, physical activity trainer, and
artificial intelligence) from the session 2020-21. The Central Board of
Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced these courses to make the new
generation more creative, innovative, and fit, to be able to keep pace with the
requirements of the global industry. Schools can opt for one of three
vocational courses.
Classes VI to VIII will read one skill
subject of a 12-hour module.
The CBSE plans to develop students'
critical-thinking mind for solving the 21st-century problems. Design thinking
is a systematic process of opening up the horizons of creativity to come out
with new and innovative solutions. Artificial intelligence or AI is machine
simulation of the unlimited thinking capacity of humans.
CBSE's training and skill education director Biswajit Saha said: “Physical activity is a must to keep the body and mind healthy. The 'physical activity trainer' course is based on this principle. It will not only develop the skills of a trainer in students but also keep them fit for life."
At the middle level (Classes VI to VIII),
the board will introduce a skill module of 12 hours for a single academic
session. Schools can teach it in Class VI, VII , or VIII for necessary
orientation early on for an informed choice later on to pursue skill courses at
the secondary and senior secondary levels, or go for a higher vocational
degree.
This flexibility will give students
multiple career possibilities and save them from getting caught in the current
situation of rigidity once the first choice is made.
This year, the CBSE will accept online
applications for willingness.
Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/chandigarh-cbse-introduces-skill-subjects-in-middle-school/articleshow/76265583.cms
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