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The Status and Scope of Teaching History Subject in Assam: Some Observations in the Light of Nep, 2020 THE STATUS AND SCOPE OF TEACHING HISTORY SUBJECT IN ASSAM: SOME OBSERVATIONS IN THE LIGHT OF NEP, 2020 Dr. Diganta Deka Abstract The New Education Policy, 2020 is a comprehensive framework for the upliftment of India’s education system. It has not only focused on a few novel issues related to our society but also sought to pave new ways for the transformation of our overall education sector. The inculcation of India’s glorious heritage, culture and art into the fold of our education system through this NEP has been precisely acclaimed by learned fraternities. Since, these ideas are yet to be successfully been materialised in all the corners of India, there remains certain fundamental and inherent issues which are catching the attention of policymakers and scholars. Assam being situated in the fringe corner of North East India has equally facing an unwanted confusion of not sensitising its common people about the concept of teaching and learning the chequered history of the land. The paper here is therefore an exercise to mark out some of the pros and cons of teaching History subject in all grades of academia and unearth certain ways for better implementation and systematization of the process for the benefit of its new generations. Keywords: History, Education, NEP, Assam etc. I. Introduction: History is considered as the mirror of society. It reflects whatever we have achieved and how we have progressed in the long drawn journey of human evolution. For the people of India, this voyage as recorded in its annals is not only remarkable but also a lesson to carry forward its own spirit and identity. As we know, India was like the cradle of ancient world civilizations. It has been contributing to the domain of knowledge ever since the last five thousand years. In fact, ancient Indian education system, enriched with value and dignity June, 2021. VOL.13. ISSUE NO. 2 https://hrdc.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/Publication Page | 522 Towards Excellence: An Indexed, Refereed & Peer Reviewed Journal of Higher Education / Dr. Diganta Deka/ Page 522-530 could influence learners from around the world. The colonial days however had handicapped its very set up and it became a mechanism only to sustain the Raj. After Independence, numerous efforts were made by our Governments to gear up it in order to meet contemporary challenges. In the new century, to meet the demands of time and to equip our citizens in different sectors on the merit of their own brilliances, the New Education Policy, 2020 come into forefront (GOI, 2020). Although it is still very early to comment on its success or impact, still we may visualize some useful changes under its directions. At this point, certain issues namely the continuously declining popularity of traditional subjects like History predominantly in fringe areas and its manifold significances are noteworthy and matter of utmost concern. II. Objectives, Methodology and Justification of the Study: The basic idea and objectives of this paper are, (a) To bring to light the present status and atmosphere regarding the teaching-learning practises in the subject of History in Assam (b) To examine the apparent scopes and prospects in the light of the newly implemented NEP, 2020. Basically, the study is empirical and qualitative in nature. To suit the need of the study, recent discussions on NEP and scholarly deliberations on the nature of History education in Assam are closely followed. While collecting the data and ideas, the official websites and records are generally consulted along with related online and offline journals and viewpoints of learned scholars etc. During the course of the discussions, it has been frequently found that there are certain academic and research gap on this issue. Systematic and in depth study shall shed good light for the benefit of all the stakeholders. III. Present Status of Teaching History Subject in Assam: The New Education Policy may be the flag bearer in creating a sea of hopes and scopes along with new opportunities. As told earlier, it has been stressing on the issue of promoting the heritage and culture of our land. Assam as we know is considered as a treasure house of natural resources and traditional art and culture. The meaningful use of the resources by capable new generations enlightened by its history can be a splendid example of effective knowledge based education system. June, 2021. VOL.13. ISSUE NO. 2 https://hrdc.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/Publication Page | 523 Towards Excellence: An Indexed, Refereed & Peer Reviewed Journal of Higher Education / Dr. Diganta Deka/ Page 522-530 Ever since the days of Independence, India is trying to make a solid foundation of its education system based on its age old values and knowledge system. In that pursuit, our scholars, academicians and all the education commissions have stringently adhered to the concept of a soft balance between tradition and modernity. On the issue of teaching our students the glorious past of our nation, however we could not maintain the desired outlook. Around most parts of the country, the subject of History specifically remained as a dull and untrendy one. Assam is also not exception to the tendency and after more than half a century of achieving freedom, the status of History teaching continued to be a shabby episode. A scrupulous study of the scenario brings forth a few thought provoking dilemmas. Basically, it is widely acknowledged that the subject is not so popular among typical vernacular students. Rather, it has been seen concentrated in areas dominated by minorities, be it religious or linguistic. Mainstream students rather prefer subjects like Economics, Pol. Science, Education, Sociology, Languages etc. having so called face values for future studies and employments. The perceived gap between traditional ways of thinking and writing History subject to that of the modern ways may have crept way back in the 90’s. The introduction of a compulsory subject, by the name ‘Social Studies’ in the High School level is often pointed out by the critics for the decreasing interest received by traditional subjects like History or Geography etc. Of course, it’s a matter of academic debate but its relation to the issue at hand cannot be altogether omitted out. The current syllabus of the Higher Secondary level formulated by the AHSEC, the state regulatory body of Plus Two level is also not genuinely attracting prospective learners of the future. This phase is in fact like a bridge between the general learners belonging to the secondary stage and the specific learners of under graduate stage. At present the CBSE prototype curriculum followed in Assam instruct learners to pursue textbooks written according to NCERT format. Here, except very few inclusions on regional history, the major portions of the textbooks are technically mere translation works of NCERT books into vernacular ones. For instance, it is seen that the first volume comprising out the themes of World History is relatively unfamiliar and perceivably harder to the learners of the region having little basic knowledge carried forward from the school curriculum. Moving up the order, it is found that most of the colleges offering degree courses enrol very limited number of students in the Honours and General courses of History. The case is June, 2021. VOL.13. ISSUE NO. 2 https://hrdc.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/Publication Page | 524 Towards Excellence: An Indexed, Refereed & Peer Reviewed Journal of Higher Education / Dr. Diganta Deka/ Page 522-530 even poorer in the Post Graduate level. The premier universities of the state are enrolling relatively low number of students in the P.G. streams. In fact, most of them are non- affiliating universities having inadequate seats within their own campuses. One of the oldest and prestigious institution of Assam, the Gauhati University offers only 190 approx seats for P.G. Degree in History including its main university classes and five affiliating colleges. On the other hand, Dibrugarh University, the pioneering institution of Eastern Assam has been offering only 60 seats in its university campus only. Surprisingly, till date no affiliated college under the college is permitted to run PG course in History. Assam has two central universities, namely Assam University operating from Silchar and Tezpur University from Tezpur respectively. The former too has been echoing the same trend as no affiliating colleges offering PG course in History. The main campus along with its Diphu campus could offer less than hundred seats together. The Tezpur University has no department of History at all. Instead it is continuing the Cultural studies programme in a modular mode. The most striking example of the wearisome status may be seen in the case of the newly established state universities. The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Sanskrit and Ancient Studies University, a state university, as the name reflects was expected to explore the heritage and history of the region. But even after 10 years of its existence, the university has still not started an independent History department. Likewise, Bhattadev University and Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankardeva Viswavidyalaya have also not started P.G. courses in History yet. Meanwhile, Cotton University and Bodoland University have been running in-house Masters Degrees in History/Ancient History and Archaeology. The direct impact of this state of affairs is dispiriting. The scarcity of academically and conceptually competent new generation of teachers is the glaring outcome of such dilemmas. Table: P.G. in History seats distribution across the state UNIVERSITY SEATS SEATS AT AFFILIATED TOTA AT COLLEGES/ OTHER CAMPUSES L UNIV. CLASS ES NOWGONG 25 190 GAUHATI 60 COLLEGE UNIVERSITY ADP COLLEGE 30 June, 2021. VOL.13. ISSUE NO. 2 https://hrdc.gujaratuniversity.ac.in/Publication Page | 525 Towards Excellence: An Indexed, Refereed & Peer Reviewed Journal of Higher Education / Dr.
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