Vivification of Experiential Learning with Reference to NEP 2020

Abstract

Education is a fundamental pillar for realizing full human potential, creating an equitable society, and improving the development of a nation. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 provides a special focus on the experiential learning approach. The worth of the experiential approach is well-established and has more relevance in today’s competitive and complex learning environment. This method will help in motivating both students and teachers to respond to the diversity in the classrooms. As such this approach encourages hands-on experience, critical thinking, problem-solving approach, and learning by doing and empowers a deep engagement with the curriculum. However, the aim of NEP 2020 is to provide practical and holistic education that will prepare the learners for the future and accordingly NEP 2020 recommended that, “Pedagogy must evolve to make education more experiential, holistic, integrated, inquiry-based, competency-based, discussion-based, flexible and learner-centered”. The study will highlight the significance of experiential learning in teaching and learning with reference to NEP 2020.