2024-09-09
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Government schools, KVs reluctant to introduce Legal Studies at senior secondary level
Why Government Schools and KVs Hesitate to Introduce Legal Studies in Senior Secondary Education
Government schools, KVs reluctant to introduce Legal Studies at senior secondary level
Despite the increasing significance of studying law, numerous government schools and Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) have been hesitant to add Legal Studies to their senior secondary curriculum. This reluctance is despite the encouragement from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which suggested the subject be included in the syllabus as early as 2013.
Schools have pointed out practical obstacles such as the shortage of qualified instructors and sufficient materials. Moreover, the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, requires equal educational opportunities but does not specifically mention the need for specialized subjects like Legal Studies, creating inconsistencies in its application. This hesitation is worrying because early exposure to legal principles is crucial for developing knowledgeable citizens and future leaders. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 highlights the value of a comprehensive education that includes vocational and elective courses. Yet, the slow progress in introducing Legal Studies raises doubts about the preparedness of schools to embrace these forward-thinking educational changes. The current discussion highlights the necessity for a stronger structure to facilitate the addition of Legal Studies, ensuring that students throughout India receive a thorough legal education.
Schools have pointed out practical obstacles such as the shortage of qualified instructors and sufficient materials. Moreover, the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, requires equal educational opportunities but does not specifically mention the need for specialized subjects like Legal Studies, creating inconsistencies in its application. This hesitation is worrying because early exposure to legal principles is crucial for developing knowledgeable citizens and future leaders. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 highlights the value of a comprehensive education that includes vocational and elective courses. Yet, the slow progress in introducing Legal Studies raises doubts about the preparedness of schools to embrace these forward-thinking educational changes. The current discussion highlights the necessity for a stronger structure to facilitate the addition of Legal Studies, ensuring that students throughout India receive a thorough legal education.
