The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will be introducing a coding and data science curriculum for Classes 6 to 8 as new training subjects from the academic year 2021-22 onwards. The curriculum is framed in partnership with the multinational technology company Microsoft.
The CBSE, in a statement, said “that the curriculum will focus on “critical thinking, computational skills, problem-solving skills, creativity and hands-on exposure to new technologies”. It also said that the courses will build “next generational skills” in students in line with the requirements of the National Education Policy(NEP) 2020“.
Education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said: “Under NEP2020, we promised to introduce coding and data science in schools. Today, I’m happy to see CBSE fulfilling the promise right in the session of 2021 itself.”
CBSE chairperson Manoj Ahuja said that it is crucial to impart these skills to students in a world that are increasingly relying on technology. Ahuja said “As we transition to a world that relies increasingly on technology, it is critical that we impart skills that prepare students and educators across the country to succeed in this digital world. The new course curriculum on coding and data science that we have developed in partnership with Microsoft will equip students with future-ready learning skills.”
