Changing wave of Early Childhood Care and Education in India: NEP 2020 policy perspective
Keywords:
National Education Policy, Early Childhood Care and Education, Foundational Stage, Preschool educationAbstract
The purpose of this paper is to explore the critical issues in early childhood care and education as outlined in National Education Policy 2020. Through the review of past policy documents, themes such as the curricular and pedagogical reforms, teacher training, convergence and co-location and so on were identified and reflected on. The paper also outlines the issues and challenges in its implementation.