CBSE introduces coding, data sciences as skill modules

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched coding and data sciences as skill modules in its curriculum this yr, in collaboration with software program big Microsoft.

This is in accordance with final yr’s National Education Policy, which beneficial the introduction of coding-related actions from the center faculty degree, and in addition known as for elevated integration of quite a lot of abilities into the varsity syllabus.

The CBSE at present gives 9 such skill modules in center faculty, and as much as 38 skill topics for older lessons. Coding is now being launched as a skill module with a length of 12 hours for Classes 6-8. “The idea is to simplify the coding learning experience by nurturing design thinking, logical flow of ideas and apply this across the disciplines. The foundations laid in the early years will help the students to build the competencies in the area of AI, Data Sciences and other disciplines,” stated the notification despatched to all CBSE colleges on June 3.

Noting the significance of giving college students a stable basis on data science and expertise, a skill module of 12 hours’ length has been launched for Class 8 college students, together with a extra in-depth skill topic in Classes 9 -12. “The objective of this curriculum is to lay the foundation for Data Science, understanding how data is collected, analyzed and, how it can be used in solving problems and making decisions. It will also cover ethical issues with data including data governance and builds foundation for AI based applications of data science,” stated the notification.

All pupil and college handbooks and educating supplies for the 2 programs have been created with help from Microsoft, overlaying actual life examples and providing workout routines and purposes utilizing the open supply MakeCode platform.

The CBSE introduced that it will waive the applying payment for colleges which want to introduce these topics from Class 11 onwards.