The innovative move by CBSE to offer teaching in 22 languages gives pupils inclusive learning opportunities, encourages multilingualism, and eliminates language barriers in the classroom.
By the Education Desk of India Today: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has expanded its mediums of instruction to include 22 languages, including mother tongues and regional languages in addition to English and Hindi, in a ground-breaking step.
This historic choice, made by Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, intends to advance linguistic variety and give pupils a more inclusive and all-encompassing educational experience.
An Enhancement of Linguistic Inclusivity
Up until recently, English and Hindi were the two main languages used in CBSE schools. However, the most recent CBSE circular permits schools to use additional languages as the primary instructional medium for Classes 1 through 12.
This forward-thinking action is consistent with the National Education Policy (NEP), which underlines the value of including mother tongues and regional languages in the educational system.
Pradhan emphasised the academic advantages of studying in one’s native tongue, pointing out that when given instruction in familiar languages, pupils frequently demonstrate superior comprehension and understanding.
By offering these 22 languages as the primary medium of instruction, CBSE schools want to create a learning environment where students from various linguistic backgrounds can succeed.
Textbooks Being Prepared by NCERT for New Initiative
The task of creating appropriate textbooks in the recently adopted languages has been given to the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in order to assist this revolutionary transition.
This guarantees that students obtain a top-notch education in all subject areas using their preferred method of learning.
Assessments in Many Languages Exams in the authorised languages will also be made possible by CBSE schools, enabling students to successfully exhibit their knowledge and abilities.
