Mokokchung, August 20 (MTNews): The Nagaland Board of School Education once again reminded the schools registered with the Board to come forward in introducing the vocational subjects which has been made into an optional subject in classes IX & X and elective subject in classes XI & XII. This has been notified in keeping with the goal of the NEP 2020 to reach out to at least 50% of learners to have exposure to Vocational Education by 2025.
It is to be noted that the Board has introduced Vocational Education from Classes IX to XII from 2022 academic session in a phase manner, i.e. to begin with Class IX vide Notification No 18/2021 dated Kohima, the 25th February, 2021.
The NBSE explained the importance of vocational education by highlighting how the NEP 2020 aims to overcome the social status hierarchy associated with vocational education and requires integration of vocational education program into mainstream education in all education institutions in a phased manner.
“The Policy envisages that every child learns at least one vocation and is exposed to several more. This would lead to emphasizing the dignity of labor and importance of various vocations including those involving Indian arts and artisanship,” it said.
Vocational course as the name suggests, aims to prepare students for a specific profession or trade. These courses are designed in such a way that they meet the purpose of making students employable. Pursuing a vocational course imply the learning of skills that will help the child develop competency in a particular trade. Vocational teaching/learning experiences give students the opportunity to try new experiences through hands on trainings, such as workshops, competitions and challenges through which it can offer students the freedom to express them and bridge the gap between education and employment.
The NBSE informed that the Competency Based Curriculum & Syllabus for Vocational Subjects shall be uploaded in the Board’s Portal, www.nbsenl.edu.in while the Application Form can be downloaded from the Portal and the same can be submitted through email, nbseve21@gmail.com. The submission of application for introduction of Vocational Subjects the time is extended up to 31st October 2022.