Excelsior Correspondent
GANDERBAL, June 15: Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Vice-Chancellor, Prof A Ravinder Nath, asked the faculties of teaching departments of the varsity to frame the curriculum and courses under NEP-2020 that addresses the aspirations of the student community.
“CUK has to offer unique and distinctive courses to the students based on their learning ability. The university intends enable the students to design their own courses under exit options and customize their learning experience based on their aptitude, interests, and career aspirations,” he said while chairing the marathon NEP implementation committee meetings with the faculty members of the teaching departments, conducted on three consecutive days at the varsity.
The Vice-Chancellor said that the CUK model curriculum shall encompass 40 to 50 per cent international dimension, 40 to 50 per cent national parity and 10 to 20 per cent regional or local significance with university uniqueness which will also prepare students for the future.
He also discussed other academic issues and pedagogical strategies to be adopted for curriculum transition with all the participants.
During the meetings, Deans of Schools, Heads and Coordinators of the departments gave a detailed presentation about the revision of curriculum and credit framework in the light of recommendations made in the NEP-2020 and discussed the credit framework for both the Undergraduate and Post-Graduate programmes threadbare.
The VC further directed all the teachers to follow the LOCF document released by the UGC and informed that CUK plans to open a unique School of Honours and Skill Development in due course of time. He suggested the faculty that they should design the pedagogy in accordance with the needs of diverse learners. He gave a model assessment pattern in accordance with the examination reforms that university should follow in letter and spirit.
Addressing the gathering, Dean Academic Affairs, Prof. Shahid Rasool, said the university has adopted a multidisciplinary approach, offering a wide range of subjects and established mechanisms for the accumulation and transfer of credits earned by students.
Dean School of Education and Nodal Officer, NEP Implementation Committee Prof Z A Geelani said the policy aims to transform the education system and prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
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