Knowledge is Supreme

Bharat was once Known as Sone Ki Chidiya, not because of its gold and diamonds like Kohinoor, but because of the cultural and biological diversity, Science, Arts, Crafts and most civilized people of that time. Knowledge was considered supreme. See Link - 

Bharat known as Sone ki Chidiya

During the second half of 18th century, spice trade and Chinese opium business of East India Co. flourished to new levels. After the Battle of Plassey (1757), the British established themselves as supreme in all areas including knowledge. 

Morality, ethics, trustfulness and truthfulness were lost. Education, Healthcare and food grains became trading entities. Humanity touched the the lowest during that period.  See this link, 1757 transition of world

The brightest brains in the country were forced to work for the commercial interests of BEIC. This trend of brain drain continued even after independence. 

Warren Hastings introduced the office of the District Collector in 1772 with the sole intention of collecting tax revenues in the form of grains and extraction of natural resources. The word collector means a person who brings together something valuable. The continuation of this title even after independence points to the fact that we often neglect our traditional systems over western culture.

Whatever knowledge the west owns today, were taken from the vedic gurukula tradition of India. Mathematical techniques of great importance, involving elements of the calculus, were developed between the 14th and 16th centuries in India. Zero as a placeholder was first used in India. It was a significant step towards the democratisation of mathematical calculations

According to the literature the general methods of the calculus were invented independently by Newton and Leibniz in the late 17th century. Numerical integration methods and infinite series derivations for and for trigonometric functions had already been discovered over 250 years earlier in Kerala. These developments first occurred in the works of mathematician Madhava and were subsequently elaborated on by his followers Nilakantha Somayaji, Jyesthadeva, Sankara Variyar and others between the 14th and 16th centuries. See Link

Former TN CM, Kamaraj, started free education and the free Midday Meal Scheme for the first time in India, to millions of the rural poor in TN. He reopened 6000 schools that were closed for lack of funds and opened 12000 new schools himself. Education rate increased to 37% in his period from a mere 7% during the British regime

New Education policy 2020

The aim of education is not just scoring marks, but preparing the whole nation to face the challenges, for the complete realization and liberation of the self. Its foundation is harmonious early childhood caring.

Wealth, Power and Knowledge are the 3 pillars of a strong nation. The most important consideration for making India a knowledge hub of the world is Early Childhood Education

Over 85% of a child’s cumulative brain development occurs prior to the age of 6, indicating the critical importance of appropriate care and stimulation of the brain in the early years in order to ensure healthy brain development and growth in domains like cognition, communication, motor development, socio-emotional-ethical development, cultural/artistic development etc.

This ideally consists of multi-level, play-based, activity-based, and inquiry-based learning, comprising of alphabets, languages, numbers, counting, colours, shapes, indoor and outdoor play, puzzles and logical thinking, problem-solving, drawing, painting and other visual art, craft, drama and puppetry, music and movement. It also includes a focus on developing social capacities, sensitivity, good behavior, courtesy, ethics, personal and public cleanliness, teamwork, and cooperation.

The kid should get exposure to numerous rich local traditions involving art, pancha tantra stories, social activities, folk songs etc.

Also see this link - 

https://tfipost.com/2017/06/europeans-looted-indian-calculus

How English became popular?

The British, basking in the richness amassed through opium trade and naked loot & plunder, created a class society in India with the White Racists at the top of the pyramid. Those who are proficient in English language were placed just below. All those non-English speaking masses were sediment in the bottom.

The English educated class were paid several times more salary than native language professionals. This resulted  in the decline of Sanskrit education. The communists and Evangelic missionary openly campaigned against native language education. The rich elites and Maharajas preferred to educated their family in London

Kerala State

Kerala was declared a fully literate state in 1991. Today, these achievements serve only to conceal serious deficiencies and inefficiencies of educational system. The salary of teachers in privately managed AIDED Schools & Colleges are paid by the government. A huge drag on state's economy. The quality standards are very often ignored. Further, the literacy rates among poor & SC/STs continues to lag considerably.

Mountains of evidence show that children learn more if they're taught in their mother tongue. India's craze for English-medium schools has leaped forward ever since independence. Private English-medium schools are now in the hands of notorious mafia disguised as religious trusts

The anti Hindi stance of Dravidean parties is a hypocrisy

Status of schools in Chennai - Government girls school in Egmore has a language as Tamil, Urdu and English. Only Urdu Medium is available in Thiruvallikeni Government School. Only Urdu and English medium in other three government schools. There is no Tamil.

Urdu language schools 24. out of these 5 are government schools. Apart from Urdu, other languages are run by private schools only. These often have a triplet plan. (Tamil, English, and special language). 

Only Urdu Medium at Panchayath Union School at Vadukankalipalayam, Coimbatore District. There is no Tamil.

40 government schools in Erode district have Kannada medium. Most of these do not have Tamil medium.

Telugu medium in 415 schools in Krishnagiri district,  22Kannada medium is also available in schools. Most of these are in government schools, some government schools have triple language as Telugu, Kannada, English. There is no Tamil and language lesson.

There are 26 Urdu medium schools in Villupuram district. Most schools do not have Tamil. Oriya and Assam language government schools in Villupuram district. Tamil English is there in these. These are triple language schools.

Two government schools in Vellore district teach Tamil, Telugu and English. Urdu Medium Schools in Vellore 124 Telugu Medium 11. Some government schools are also included in this. These are mostly triple language schools or schools without Tamil medium.

There are two Urdu private schools in Cuddalore district, among these there is no Tamil.

Bilingual education is only for those who have Tamil as their mother tongue. Others don't have it. 

NCERT Syllabus should be revised

Science

Concepts in Physics should be explained through very simple examples in an easy to understand method. Here it is very important to avoid the use of complex terminologies. The explanations should be in the mother tongue.

Subjects like biolgy & chemistry contains plenty of scientific terminologies and it will be difficult to locate the equivalent words in the native language. In such cases, the English vocabulary may be used. But explanatios should be in native tongue.

The purpose of introducing GM food among farmers is to obtain the control and manipulation of food in supply chain. The Artificial Insemination has resulted in the wiping out of Desi Cattle breeds of India. The bull semen has to be purchased from USA or German or Swiss MNCs

Mathematics is fun too

This is the most difficult subject for many students, but with proper understanding this can be made interesting and interactive. Logic puzzles, riddles, brainteaser etc. can enhance learning abilities and math problem-solving skills, without manually doing all maths but rather exercising your brain or trying to figure out a pattern.

Geography

Brahmanda purana talks about the creation of sven continents and mountains at the beginning of Brahma Kalpa (1500 million years ago). 

Video presentations similar to the National Geographic channels must be included in the syllabus to make the subject more student friendly. Geography Exams should never focus on complex terminologies, but on basic concepts.

Social Studies

This is the most distorted subject. Hence a complete overhaul is essential.

The economics lessons must focus of Indian agriculture based production and distribution. Ancient Indian agriculture was far more superior with organic farming, a large population of Desi cattle, rain water harvesting (Natural & Man-made). 

See Link - The Rise and fall of traditional water harvesting systems in India

In ancient India, both knowledge & Ayurveda treatment were not handled by profit motivated people.

The hidden dangers of credit based economy must be properly taught to students. In the past, the money lenders like East India Co, IMF WB etc. ruled the world. Now many small nations are under the Chinese debt trap.

The subjects like French Revolution, Bolshevik midnight palace coup, Maoist revolution etc. must be removed from the Syllabus of History & Politics. 

Hoax is another word that every one must be familiar with. French Revolution & all communist revolution in the past were based on hoax stories. The present corona virus pandemic is also based on hoax.

New Subjects 

The following new subjects should be introduced in all schools and colleges

(1) Concepts of supply chain should be introduced from school level. Many IT professionals are familiar with this term. An efficient supply chain is important for the marketing of fruits & vegetables from village farms to city markets

(2) All schools must have biodiversity lessons. The Biodiversity Parks should be set up in selected locations. Rain Water Harvesting is essential for Ecology protection.

Also see this link, The Rise and fall of traditional water harvesting systems in India - https://www.facebook.com/groups/INDIANREALHISTORY/permalink/2235213299901117

Learning Real History

History should be taught as it is. The real truth about distorted history should be known to the public. The real history that was deleted  from text books should be brought back. The information should be presented in a simple way without much complication.

Conclusion

The Education policy must undergo continuous improvement through feedback and suggestions from experts and public. The comments in social media should not be ignored. 

Also see this link

Bharat known as Sone ki Chidiya - https://www.facebook.com/groups/INDIANREALHISTORY/permalink/2140483712707410