JKBOSE hosts One-day Consultative Meet on JK Curriculum Framework- Foundation Stage

JAMMU, MAY 18: In continuation to its efforts towards the implementation of New Education Policy 2020, the Academic Division of Jammu & Kashmir Board of School Education on Saturday organised a one-day Consultative Meet here in the Conference Hall, JKBOSE, Rehari Colony] to deliberate and discuss the draft of J&K Curriculum Framework-Foundation Stage (JKSCF-FS). The administrators and teachers from different wings of the School Education Department participated.

JKSCF -FS is an adaptation of National Curriculum Framework-FS 2022 which focuses on the education of the five-year foundation stage that starts from Pre-school-I upto class II.

The meet was chaired by Prof. (Dr) Parikshat Singh Manhas Chairman JKBOSE. In his inaugural address, Prof Manhas laid stress on thorough deliberations on the JKSCF-FS draft by various stakeholders so that this document serves as a benchmark and guideline to frame all future education policies for ECCE. “JKBOSE has worked on the local contextualization of the NCF-FS to suit the specific needs of the students of the UT of J&K which carries a unique status because of its diversity and topography. It will be a perspicacious and progressive document, poised to revolutionize the educational panorama of Jammu and Kashmir. I appreciate the diligent and assiduous efforts of the experts whose concerted endeavors have yielded a curriculum that not only adheres to national benchmarks but also resonates profoundly with local exigencies. An effective approach towards the foundational stage of education shall go a long way in creating such a citizenry which shall be instrumental in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047,” he added.

The session commenced with an incisive introduction of the JKSCF-FS by Dr. Sudhir Singh, Director Academics. He elucidated that even though the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) crafted by NCERT stands as a paragon of comprehensiveness and vibrancy, the exigency for its local contextualization to address the distinctive educational nuances of the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir remains imperative. “The draft committee has judiciously worked on various aspects of this document, and the suggestions generated in this meeting will add further to its effectiveness,” he added.

Earlier, Dr Yasir Hamid Sirwal, Dy Director Academics-J.D welcomed the august gathering. Dr. Yasir Hamid Sirwal, Dr. Arif Jan, Deputy Directors of JKBOSE and Iftikhar Imran, Academic Officer rendered a meticulous and exhaustive exegesis on the SCF for the foundation stage. Their exposition accentuated the innovative methodologies and tailored strategies ingrained within the SCF-FS, aimed at augmenting the pedagogical framework and educational praxis of the region. Lively discussions followed the presentations. The meet concluded with the remarks of Mohammad Rafi, Former Director School Education, Member, Draft Committee for JKSCFFS followed by Vote of thanks by Chander Kumar, Academic Officer. Ms Sugandh, Academic Officer conducted the proceedings.

Prominent among those present in online/offline mode included Mohd Syed Khan, Additional Secretary, SED, Ajeet Sharma, State Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha, Abhishake Abrol, Deputy Secretary SED, Masood Ahmed Wani, Deputy Secretary SED, Parshottam Kumar, Director Planning SED, Dr. Sindhu Kapoor, Joint Director, JKSCERT- Jammu Division, Dr. Sanjeev Goswami, Joint Secretary Publication & Procurement, Suraj Singh Rathore, Joint Secretary Examination Jammu Division, Chaman Lal, Joint Secretary General Jammu Division, Sonika Sharma, Chief Accounts Officer, JKBOSE, Shailesh Kumari, Principal DIET Samba, Kewal Sagar, HoD DIET Jammu, Dr. Aliya Qayoom & Naila Neelofar Asstt Directors CDRW KD, and Academic Officers, Syed Kashif Hashmi, Ashutosh Parasher, Zubair Khatlani & Mohammad Jamil Assistant Secretary (CDRW & SOS- Jammu Division).