Education System in Ancient Indian History: A Comparative Study with National Education Policy 2020
Author : Dr. Krishna Kant Mishra
Abstract :
The present research paper seeks to analyze and juxtapose the underpinnings of the Indian education system in ancient times with that of the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. While ancient Indian education, epitomized by the Gurukul system, aimed at the all-round development along with the ethical and spiritual dimensions of a person, the NEP 2020 seeks to revamp the Indian education system to be more structural, flexible, and multi-faceted. This paper looks at fundamental issues of curriculum and pedagogy, the teacher and the taught, inclusiveness, language policy, and institutional architecture. The comparative study reveals the striking and the latent features of the continuity and change in Indian education from ancient to modern times, capturing the need for a holistic, value-oriented and 21st century education.
Keywords :
Ancient Indian Education, Gurukul System, Vedas, National Education Policy 2020, Multidisciplinary, Holistic Learning, Inclusion, Sanskrit, NEP Comparison.
