Why colleges and universities should teach in regional languages
1 year, 5 months ago

Why colleges and universities should teach in regional languages

The Hindu  

For some time now, almost all higher education institutions have been working to internationalise their educational system through the use of English-medium instruction, the establishment of policies for the appropriate training of academic staff, and other strategies. However, the National Education Policy 2020 triggered the idea of teaching in regional languages to develop a better connection between teachers and students, and multilingualism in students. The University Grants Commission also advised universities and colleges to use regional languages in the teaching-learning process and is preparing a roadmap to successfully implement this across the country. If HEIs also introduce courses in regional languages, this will encourage students to seek further education and not perceive language as a barrier. For example, students who pursue technical degrees in regional languages may not be able to compete in the global labour and education markets, where proficiency in English offers clear advantage.

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UGC looks for authors to write textbooks in regional languages
1 year, 2 months ago

UGC looks for authors to write textbooks in regional languages

The Hindu  

The University Grants Commission has sought expressions of interest from teachers, academics and authors for writing textbooks in 12 Indian languages for undergraduate-level courses in arts, science, commerce, and social sciences. In the letter, Professor Joshi has invited applications for writing books in 12 Indian languages such as Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and …

Allow exams in regional languages: UGC
1 year, 11 months ago

Allow exams in regional languages: UGC

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has asked universities to allow students to write exams in local or regional languages even if the course is offered in English medium, commission chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said on Wednesday. The commission chairperson has written to the vice-chancellors of all universities asking them to promote translation of original writing in local languages and use local …

Allow students to write exams in local languages even if course is in English medium: UGC to universities
1 year, 11 months ago

Allow students to write exams in local languages even if course is in English medium: UGC to universities

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar on Wednesday asked universities to let students write exams in local languages even if the course programme was offered in English. UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar further urged the Vice Chancellors of all universities to promote the translations of original writings to local languages. He added, “It is necessary to strengthen these …

UGC asks universities to allow students to write exams in local languages
1 year, 11 months ago

UGC asks universities to allow students to write exams in local languages

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission supports the teaching-learning process in the mother tongue/local languages. In this regard, the Univerisity Grant Commission asked universities to allow students to write exams in local languages even if the course is offered in English Medium, said Chairman Jagadesh Kumar. "Therefore, the committee requests that students in your university be allowed to write the answers in …

Despite Govt Push, Students Prefer English-Medium, Claim Lack of Career Options, Content in Regional Languages
3 years, 4 months ago

Despite Govt Push, Students Prefer English-Medium, Claim Lack of Career Options, Content in Regional Languages

News 18  

Despite the government’s push for regional languages in both school and higher education, most of the students prefer studying in an English-medium institute. “To ensure students study in local languages we first have to give these languages prominence.” Competitive Exams Based on Central & not State Board Not just jobs, to ensure a seat in a decent college, students claim …

Six More Engineering Colleges to Teach BTech in Regional Languages, Takes Total to 20
3 years, 4 months ago

Six More Engineering Colleges to Teach BTech in Regional Languages, Takes Total to 20

News 18  

The All India Council for Technical Education has approved six more engineering colleges to teach in regional languages, thus taking the total number of institutes to 20 across 10 states. Back in July, the AICTE granted permission to 14 colleges across the country to offer select engineering courses in regional languages. Now 20 colleges in the country will offer engineering …

AP Govt Asks All Colleges to go English-Medium, in Contrast to Centre's Push for Regional Language
3 years, 6 months ago

AP Govt Asks All Colleges to go English-Medium, in Contrast to Centre's Push for Regional Language

News 18  

The Andhra Pradesh government will be introducing the English medium in all the degree colleges from the academic year 2021-22. As many as 2.62 lakh students have taken admission in degree colleges across AP this year out of which only 65,989 students took admission into Telugu medium meaning 75 per cent of the students have already opted for English medium …

Why is it better for students to learn in the language they can understand?
3 years, 6 months ago

Why is it better for students to learn in the language they can understand?

The Hindu  

According to the National Education Policy 2020, “wherever possible, the medium of instruction until at least Class 5, but preferably till Class 8 and beyond, will be the home language/mother tongue/local language/regional language.” While this is not mandatory, research proves that it has its benefits like effective learning in communities where children have minimal or no proficiency in English, and …

Why it is important to offer higher education programmes in regional languages
3 years, 8 months ago

Why it is important to offer higher education programmes in regional languages

The Hindu  

While education has always bridged the gap between the haves and have-nots, the lack of programmes in regional languages, especially in higher education, has made it difficult for many to continue with their education. While the National Education Policy 2020 has stressed the use of regional languages in higher education, the question of which programmes can be efficiently designed remains. …

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