Rote learning. Something that has been going on and on in India! Something that has been criticized from various quarters across the country! There have always been expectations of something, of certain initiative that can strengthen the education system in the country. The Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) suggested competency-based assessment framework will prove to be this strengthening force for the existent education system in India.

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This competency-based assessment is expected to improve the overall learning outcomes for the secondary level, classes 6 to 10, covering mainly three subjects - English, Science and Maths.

Over the next few years, this suggested framework is expected to replace the existing rote learning method as envisaged by the National Education Policy (NEP). It has been put in place to drive improvement in quality of teaching as well and in the implementation of the changes suggested in the National Education Policy 2020.

To formulate the model assessment framework, the British Council and AlphaPlus conducted an extensive research and analysis of the current learning and assessment model in Indian schools.

The British Council at present is working with the following partners for development in specific areas for the implementation of the suggested assessment framework:

1) Cambridge is developing and delivering teachers’ Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module on competency-based approach to pedagogy, and lesson plan bank

2) UK NARIC has worked with the CBSE team to review and identify the scope of competency-based approaches to be integrated in the assessment system

3) Alphaplus has created the competency-based learning assessment framework and are delivering capacity building workshops for 40 assessment designers, 180 master test item writers

The framework is the basis for a larger project exercise currently underway where 40 assessment designers, 180 test item writers and 360 master trainer mentors are being trained in using this framework to create model question bank and collection of ideal lesson plans.

For the first phase,  selected Kendriya Vidyalayas, Navodaya Vidyalayas, UT Chandigarh and private schools across the country will participate in the programme. Gradually, the programme will be rolled out to all the 25,000 CBSE schools all over the country by 2024.

This initiative by CBSE is certainly going to replace the existing rote learning and strengthen the education system across the country.