Holistic Curriculum Implementation under NEP 2020 in Schools: Faculty Perspectives

Mittireddy Venkataramana

doi:10.62127/aijmr.2026.v04i02.1301

Holistic Curriculum Implementation under NEP 2020 in Schools: Faculty Perspectives

Author(s)	Dr. Mittireddy Venkataramana
Country	India
Abstract	This study aims to “Holistic Curriculum Implementation under NEP 2020 in Schools: Faculty Perspectives” The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) brings an important change to India’s education system, emphasizing holistic, learner-centered, and competency-based education. Holistic development, encompassing cognitive, emotional, social, ethical, and physical dimensions, is a central objective of the policy, achieved through interdisciplinary curriculum design, experiential learning, and integration of co-curricular activities. The research adopts a qualitative approach, gathering perspectives from teachers on curriculum restructuring, pedagogical practices, and assessment reforms. By surveying sixty faculty members (Male-30 and Female- 30) of difference schools’ faculty through the the interview method. Use a 5-point Likert Scale 1. Strongly Agree 2.Agree 3.Neutral 4. Disagree 5.Strongly Disagree. Here used are 30 well-structured statements for study.5 categorized items/statements for a deeper critical study of curriculum implementation under National Education Policy 2020, current school curriculum aligns with NEP 2020 to promote students’ holistic development. Each statement can be rated on a 5-point Likert scale: Findings indicate that 1.The present school curriculum is largely in line with NEP 2020 guidelines, reflecting a shift toward the holistic development of students across academic, social, emotional, and skill-based domains. 2. The effective execution of NEP reforms in classrooms is highly dependent on competent and well-trained teachers. 3.The adoption and implementation of NEP 2020 vary across different institutions. The study concludes that The curriculum should be updated according to National Education Policy 2020. It should integrate experiments, skill-based learning, and interdisciplinary methods. Schools need to maintain a balance between academic and co-curricular activities and Teachers should be provided with regular professional development workshops focusing on innovative teaching practices, student-centered learning, and the effective integration of technology in classrooms.
Keywords	NEP 2020, Holistic development, Curriculum implementation, Faculty perspectives, School education
Discipline	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 4, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-30
DOI	https://doi.org/10.62127/aijmr.2026.v04i02.1301

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