DIFFERENT SCHOOL SUBJECTS TO BE TAUGHT IN MODERN INDIA

DIFFERENT SCHOOL SUBJECTS TO BE TAUGHT IN MODERN INDIA

According to the curriculum planning of 2005 the following are the different subjects to be taught in Indian schools.

For the primary grades, the natural and the social environment will be explained  as integral parts of languages and mathematics. Children should be engaged in activities to understand the environment through illustrations from the physical, biological, social, and cultural spheres.

For Classes III to V, the subject Environment Studies (EVS) will be introduced. In the study of the natural environment, importance  will be on its preservation. Children will also get information on  social issues like poverty, child labour, illiteracy, caste and class inequalities in rural and urban areas. The content should reflect the day-to-day experiences of children and their life worlds.

At the upper primary stage, Social Studies will draw its content from History, geography, political science and economics. History will take into account developments in different parts of India, with sections on events or developments in other parts of the world. Geography can help develop a balanced perspective related to issues concerning the environment, resources and development at different levels, from local to global. In  Political Science,  students will be introduced to the formation and functioning of governments at local, state, and  central levels and the democratic processes of participation.

At the secondary stage, the Social Sciences comprise History, geography, sociology, political science and economics. The focus will be on Contemporary India, and the learner will be initiated into a deeper understanding  of the social and economic challenges facing the nation. In History, India's freedom movement and other aspects of its modern History can be studied, as well as significant developments in other parts of the world. History should be taught with the intent of enabling students better understand their  own world and their own identities. Geography should be taught to develop awareness on conservation and environmental concerns along with developmental issues. In Political Science, the focus should be on discussing the philosophical foundations that underlie the  value framework of the Indian Constitution.

The higher secondary stage is important as it offers a choice of subjects to students. For some students, this stage may be the end of their formal education, leading to the world of work and employment; for others, the foundation for higher education. They may choose either specialised academic courses or job-oriented vocational courses. The foundation at this stage should equip them with basic knowledge and the necessary skills to make a meaningful contribution in the field they choose. A range of courses from the Science ,social sciences and commerce may be offered. Students should  have the freedom to opt for subjects or courses according  to their need, interest and aptitude. The  social sciences will include disciplines like political science, geography, History, economics, sociology and psychology.  Commerce may include business studies and accountancy.Science may include Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry.