AISECT LEARN: Pioneering NEP Implementation in Educational Institutions
- Mayank
- August 30, 2024
- 4:24 pm
Introduction
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, a monumental step towards transforming India’s education landscape, envisions a holistic, student-centric, and flexible education system. To realize this ambitious vision, robust implementation is paramount. This is where AISECT Learns NEP LEAP (Learning and Employability Acceleration Partnership) (NEP LEAP is implementing NEP in institutions) steps in, emerging as a trailblazer in pioneering the NEP’s integration into educational institutions across the country.
AISECT Learn specializes in offering upskilling courses with placement guarantees in the streams such as Digital Marketing, Data Science, Cyber Security, Foreign Languages, and more, empowering the youth with relevant job-ready skills for today’s dynamic workforce.
Skill Development Components
- NEP-Based Embedded Curriculum: Curriculum aligned with NEP 2020, integrating skill development and holistic education directly into academic programs for comprehensive student growth.
- NEP Ability Enhancement Courses (CREDIT-BASED): credit-based courses designed to enhance students’ abilities, focussing on critical skills, creativity, and holistic development in line with NEP guidelines.
- Academic Bank of Credit Compliance: A system allowing students to accumulate and transfer academic credits across institutions, promoting flexibility and lifelong learning as envisioned by the NEP.
- AICTE and UGC Internships: Internships supported by AICTE and UGC provide students with hands-on industry experience, enhance their employability, and align with NEP’s practical learning approach.
- Customised Skill-Based Content Development: The development of tailored content focused on specific skills ensures that students receive relevant and practical training aligned with industry needs.
- NEP Dashboard: A digital platform to track and monitor the implementation of NEP initiatives, offering insights into student progress, course completion, and skill development.
- Student Projects: Practical projects are incorporated into the curriculum, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems and fostering innovation and problem-solving skills.
- LMS Integration: Integration of Learning Management Systems (LMS) to facilitate online learning, track progress, and provide access to a wide range of educational resources aligned with NEP.
- NEP-Certified Trainers: educators certified in NEP-compliant teaching methods, ensuring they are equipped to deliver education that aligns with the NEP’s vision of holistic and multidisciplinary learning.
- Placement Drives and Apprenticeships: Initiatives to connect students with potential employers, enhancing their career prospects and practical experience through placement drives and apprenticeships.
- Assessments and Certifications: Regular assessments and certifications validate students’ skills and knowledge, ensuring they meet industry standards and are prepared for the workforce.
Understanding the NEP and its Challenges
Before delving into AISECT LEARN’s role, it’s crucial to grasp the core tenets of the NEP and the challenges hindering its implementation.
The NEP 2020 outlines a comprehensive framework for revamping India’s education system. Key aspects include:
- Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE): Emphasizing the foundational stage of learning.
- Flexible Curriculum: Allowing for multidisciplinary learning and vocational education.
- Digital Education: Integrating technology for enhanced learning experiences.
- Teacher Training: Focusing on holistic development of teachers.
- Governance: Decentralization of decision-making.
However, challenges such as infrastructure gaps, teacher training requirements, curriculum development, and assessment reforms pose significant hurdles to the NEP’s effective implementation.
AISECT LEARN: A Catalyst for Change
AISECT LEARN, a leading e-learning platform, has positioned itself as a pivotal force in addressing these challenges and accelerating the NEP’s adoption. Their NEP-LEAP (Learning and Employability Acceleration Partnership) initiative is at the forefront of this transformation.
Key components of AISECT LEARN’s NEP-LEAP:
- Training & Development: The platform offers a wide range of skill-based Ability and Skill enhancement courses, emphasizing practical knowledge and employability. This aligns with the NEP’s focus on vocational education and skill development.
- Internship and Project Package: AISECT Learn partners with industries to provide valuable UGC and AICTE-aligned internships, offering students a real-world glimpse into industry operations. It offers online project-based internships in Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Python, Microsoft Azure, Flutter App development, communication skills & Entrepreneurship Skills. AISECT Learn has also partnered with AWS Academy to offer internships in Cloud Foundations, Machine Learning Foundations, Cloud Security Foundations, and Cloud Architecting. Over 500+ internships have been offered to both technical and non-technical students.
- Prep Test (Govt. Exams Preparation) Package: AISECT Learn offers Prep Test package covering major government exams like Banking,SSC, Railways,Defence and Police. The package includes subject-specific multiple tests, 1:1 live counseling, toppers batch access, and exam-related blogs, preparing students for successful government exam outcomes.
- Placement: It provides robust support for placements through career counseling, interview preparation sessions, resume-making workshops, expert talks, and placement drives. The package ensures holistic placement support, including free registration on rojgarmantra.com which has partnered with 1500+ registered employers & organizations and conducted 500+ placement drives in 17+ states covering 80+ districts and 1.15 Lac+ candidates were shortlisted.
- Content Development: AISECT LEARN collaborates with educational institutions to develop and align curricula with NEP guidelines. Trainers play a vital role in skill development by creating, recording, and editing educational content before it’s uploaded to AISECT Learn. Equipped with the necessary tools and expertise, trainers develop engaging materials, record lessons, and use editing software to refine content, ensuring it meets high standards. This process includes adding visuals, trimming content, and integrating interactive elements. Once finalised, trainers upload the polished content to AISECT Learn, ensuring learners receive high-quality, effective training materials. AISECT LEARN have state-of-the-art studio, it ensures that learning outcomes are in sync with the policy’s objectives.
- LMS Package: The Learning Management System package helps institutions plan, implement, and assess their learning processes. The package includes brand customization, Zoom Integration, Create White Label LMS and 24/7 technical support.
- Teacher Training: The platform offers comprehensive teacher training programs to equip educators with the skills needed to implement the NEP effectively.
AISECT LEARN’s efforts are already yielding tangible results:
- Increased Access: Utilizing technology, the platform has broadened access to quality education, extending its reach to students in remote areas. More than 25 lakh students have been trained for future job roles.
- Enhanced Learning Outcomes: Students gain from tailored learning experiences, skill enhancement, and better employment opportunities. Over 28,000 centers for phygital and blended learning have been established.
- Empowered Teachers: Teachers are provided with the tools and knowledge to implement innovative teaching methods. Our pool of over 1,000 subject matter experts can create NEP-aligned content using a 4-quadrant approach.
Institutional Transformation: Educational institutions are positively transforming to align with the NEP’s vision. With over 1,000 NEP-aligned credit-based courses and more than 160+ institutional partnerships for NEP-LEAP, the scope has broadened significantly.
Conclusion: Future of Education
NEP 2020 is a transformative policy that can change the face of Indian education. It will develop a new generation of learners to face future challenges by creating an innovative, inclusive, and excellence-focused culture.
By using technology, promoting interdisciplinary and experiential learning, personalized education, and vocational skills, educational institutions can implement NEP and shape the future of education. At AISECT Learn we are implementing NEP by innovating continuously to provide features, tools, and resources as per the NEP vision.