DU Teachers against the university’s syllabus revision plan
On Wednesday, the Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) has slammed the syllabus revision plans of the university and called the step as a “thoughtlessly derived from a controversial and widely criticized Outcomes-based model prevalent in State-funded US universities”. However, the university’s officials said that the process was undertaken in the light of UGC’s Learning Outcome-based Framework (UGC-LOCF). "The system is pushed by standard outcomes-based incentives (rewards and punishment). Recent attempts by the MHRD to restrict research, apply quantified performance parameters through a Tripartite MoU, push towards loan-funding and financial "self-reliance" also stem from this approach," DUTA said in a statement. The Association further said that LOCF will invite greater interference from the governments and politicians which will allow them to dictate the outcomes for the university. However, a statement from the varsity said "The revised curriculum will be expressed in terms of outcomes related to knowledge, understanding, skill, attitudes and values. It aims to foster quality higher education in academic research, contributing to society". The revised courses are scheduled to be implemented from the upcoming new academic session. According to the university, the revised courses “will benefit close to seven lakh undergraduate students who will be seeking admission in 2019 from Open Learning and regular streams”. The revision process began on March 11, 2019 by inviting all Deals and Heads for a detailed consultative meeting. "Consensus emerged on the need to revise the curriculum without any further delay. Participation of students in the curriculum revision process has also been ensured," it said.
source https://www.brainbuxa.com/education-news/du-teachers-against-the-universitys-syllabus-revision-plan-9257
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