Orientation Program on National Education Policy and Awakened Citizen Program
Mrs. Surya Laxmi and Ms. Natasha Sharma attended the orientation program on National Education Policy (NEP) and Awakened Citizen Program(ACP): Mutually Aligned on 12th March, 2022.
It was conducted by Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi . Mr. Anurag Tripathi, Secretary, CBSE was the chief guest. It was attended by Mr. Vinayak Garg, Commissioner, NavodayaVidyalayaSamiti, Dr.BiswajitSaha, Director(Skill Education and Training), Principals and teachers of many schools.
Swami Shantatmananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission led the webinar with his wise words quoting the ideals of Swami Vivekananda’s vision about education – “We want that education by which character is formed, strength of mind is increased, the intellect is expanded and by which one can stand on one’s own feet.”
The attendees were oriented with the ideals of National Education Policy which says that the teaching learning process should focus on not only the academic aspect but also the all-round development of the student, where he can become a truly global citizen.
With the objective to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation in promoting values education, the Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi has prepared 'Awakened Citizen Programme' for teachers and students.
The programme is aimed at developing lifelong values, imbibing them into enlightening students and understanding of the universal values.
The following points were discussed in the session:
- A new vision of value education based on Swami Vivekananda’s vision of infinite human possibilities.
- Mutual alignment of NEP and ACP
- Focus of ACP- Providing models of living by enabling them to take the right decisions in life.
- ACP curriculum framework - Modules of ACP in different stages.
- Unique aspects of ACP – Pathways to awakening.
- Development of values at an intrinsic level- Shift from enforcing behaviour to responsible choices.
- Digital support of ACP
The webinar ended with thewise words of Swamiji and inspirational words of Mr. Anurag Tripathi. Overall, it was an enlightening session.
Submitted by Surya Laxmi, Natasha Sharma