Monday, December 11, 2023

Uttarakhand Unveils State Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (SCF-FS)

 


Uttarakhand Unveils State Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (SCF-FS)

In a significant development, the State Curriculum Framework for the Foundational Stage (SCF-FS) was officially launched in Uttarakhand. The unveiling ceremony was presided over by the Honorable Education Minister, Dr. Dhan Singh, representing the Uttarakhand government.

The SCF-FS, a comprehensive document outlining the state's educational approach to foundational learning, was presented to the public by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) in collaboration with the Education Department. The creation of this framework involved the dedicated efforts of academic experts, educators, trainers, and officials from within the state and across the country. Director General Secondary Education Shri Banshidhar Mentioned that this document will be an integral part of integrating NEP 2020 into the geography of Uttarakhand.

The document was meticulously prepared and briefly detailed by Mrs Bandana Garbyal, the Director of Academic, Research and Training incorporating valuable insights and suggestions provided by educators and officials. The aim was to make the framework practical and beneficial for implementation at the grassroots level.

Speaking at the launch, Education Minister Dr. Dhan Singh expressed gratitude to all contributors and highlighted the alignment of the SCF-FS with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. He emphasized the government's commitment to initiating the development of curriculum guidelines for the secondary level in line with NEP-2020.

The event witnessed the presence of key figures, including the Members of the Steering committee, the Dean of Education Mrs. Sunita Godiyal from HNB University, the principals from DIETs of Uttarakhand, the Additional Secretary, the Director of Secondary Education, the Director of Primary Education, and other senior officials, showcasing the collective dedication towards shaping the educational landscape in Uttarakhand.


This groundbreaking initiative aims to lay the foundation for the holistic development of children, fostering qualities such as morality, logical thinking, compassion, and empathy. Additionally, the framework addresses the specific needs of children in rural and economically disadvantaged areas, ensuring inclusive and robust early childhood education.

 The launch event also underscored the importance of incorporating scientific resources in early education, focusing on play-based learning, and imparting essential skills to Anganwadi workers and teachers.

The SCF-FS is poised to play a pivotal roll On this occasion, the Director General of School Education, Mr. Banshidhar Tiwari, Mrs. Seema Jaunsari, Director of Secondary Education, Mr. Ramakrishna Uniyal, Director of Elementary Education, Additional Director SCERT, Mr. Ajay Kumar Naudiyal, Additional Director of Elementary, Mr. Shiv Prasad Khali and Additional Director General of Directorate, Mr. RC Chamola ji, Chairman of the steering committee formed to prepare the outline of the state curriculum, Mr. Rakesh Chandra Jugran, Principal DIET, Dehradun, Joint Director NEP Cell, Mrs. Kanchan Devradi, Deputy Director, Mr. Shailendra Amoli, Mr. Krishnanand Vijalwan, Dr. Mohan Singh Bisht Professional. CMAT, Ravidarshan Topal Coordinator NEP Cell Mr. Manoj Bahuguna, all officers, CMAT and subject experts from SCERT and DIET were present.le in shaping the educational journey of Uttarakhand's future generations, fostering well-rounded and capable citizens.
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