The NCERT has introduced a new Class 8 vocational textbook titled Kaushal Bodh to make learning more hands-on and rooted in real-life skills. This new release is part of the push under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and NCF-SE 2023 to bring practical education into classrooms.
The idea is to give students a break from rote learning and let them explore real-world activities like carpentry, animal care, home automation, and hydroponics. These skills are not just fun to learn but also help students understand concepts better.
According to NCERT’s post on X (formerly Twitter), Kaushal Bodh aims to blend traditional skills with innovation and prepare students with practical knowledge early on.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE CLASS 8 NCERT TEXTBOOK LINEUP?
The vocational book isn’t the only new addition this year. NCERT has also released several other textbooks for Class 8, including:
- Social Science Book: Exploring Society: India and Beyond – Part 1, focusing on medieval Indian history.
- English textbook: Poorvi, packed with stories highlighting Indian values and inspiring personalities.
- Sanskrit textbook: Designed to build logic and creativity in students.
All these textbooks have been created to make learning more engaging and encourage students to be curious, compassionate, and creative.
The new books aim to match the goals of NEP 2020 by moving away from memory-based learning and giving students more room to explore and apply what they learn.
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