CBSE introduces coding, AI, financial literacy from class 6 onwards
Some experts call it the need of the hour, while others are apprehensive that it could distract students from traditional subjects.
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Some experts call it the need of the hour, while others are apprehensive that it could distract students from traditional subjects.
CBSE has introduced skill education for Class 6th to 8th students. Until now, the skill subjects were included in the curriculum after Class 9th. CBSE has introduced skill education for Class 6th to 8th students. Until now, the skill subjects were included in the curriculum after Class 9th. , Education News, Times Now
CBSE has said in its most recent notice that schools and students are able to choose one or more of these Skill Module(s) at Class 6, 7, or 8, scroll down for more details.
The CBSE wrote that coding is a creative activity that students from any discipline can engage in and it helps to build computational thinking, develop problem solving skills, critical thinking and exposure to real life situations to solve issues in various realms.
Complying with the recommendations of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the CBSE has introduced coding and data science as skill subjects in the schools.Sharing the information, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank tweeted: ...