Pedagogy and Assessment at Foundational and Preparatory Stage: An NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 perspective
About this program
Pedagogy and Assessment at Foundational and Preparatory Stage: An NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 perspective Date: 12th November 2026 Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm – - Introduction and Objectives of the Program Dr. Manisha Khanna, DAKSHTAA 4:30 PM TO 5:45 PM – Pedagogy at Foundational and Preparatory Stages: NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023 Perspective Expert: 5:45 to 7:00 pm – Assessment at Foundational and Preparatory Stages: NEP 2020 and NCF SE 2023 Perspective Expert: CPD on Pedagogy and Assessment at Foundational and Preparatory Stage : An NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 Perspective 1. Objectives of the CPD Programme The objectives of the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme are to: 1. Develop teachers’ understanding of the key recommendations of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023. 2. Familiarise teachers with the curricular structure, pedagogical approaches and assessment practices appropriate for the Foundational and Preparatory Stages. 3. Promote play-based, activity-based, experiential and child-centred teaching-learning practices. 4. Enhance teachers’ understanding of competency-based education and the development of foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN). 5. Enable teachers to design age-appropriate, inclusive and engaging classroom learning experiences. 6. Develop skills in formative assessment, observation, oral questioning, worksheets, portfolios and other assessment techniques. 7. Encourage the use of assessment as a tool for improving teaching-learning processes rather than merely measuring achievement. 8. Strengthen teachers’ ability to identify individual learning needs and provide appropriate feedback and remedial support. 9. Promote the integration of art, sports, stories, toys, local resources and real-life experiences into classroom teaching. 10. Build teachers’ capacity for reflective practice, collaborative learning and continuous professional development. 2. Learning Outcomes By the end of the CPD programme, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the major recommendations of NEP 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 related to pedagogy and assessment at the Foundational and Preparatory Stages. 2. Identify the characteristics and learning needs of children at different developmental stages. 3. Differentiate between play-based, activity-based, experiential and competency-based pedagogical approaches. 4. Design lesson plans and learning activities aligned with curricular goals, competencies and learning outcomes. 5. Apply appropriate strategies to develop foundational literacy and numeracy among learners. 6. Select and use suitable assessment tools, including observation schedules, checklists, oral questions, portfolios and worksheets. 7. Develop competency-based assessment questions and tasks that assess understanding, application and problem-solving. 8. Interpret assessment evidence to identify learning gaps and plan suitable support for individual learners. 9. Provide constructive feedback to learners and communicate their progress to parents and caregivers. 10. Demonstrate inclusive and child-centred classroom practices that address diverse learning needs and promote holistic development.