Integrating AI Into Indian Teaching Under National Education Policy 2020: Teachers' Perspective On Holistic Development, Equity, Inclusivity In Pursuit Of SDGS

Abstract

“The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020” is an educational policy is aimed at revising and revamping the schools and colleges India so that it can align with modern education standards. After the “Paris Agreement” in 2015”, India implemented the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” which is focused on making the entire country sustainable. The “goal 4” of “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs) is involved with making education both inclusive and equitable for all people. The purpose of NEP 2020 is, therefore, to “support and foster learning” that is sustainable and inclusive, thereby meeting the targets of the 2030 Agenda. The Government of India has ensured that teachers remain at the center of the NEP 2020 as they are directly responsible for the education of the country’s youth. The development of technology, especially in the area of “AI (Artificial Intelligence)”, has been transforming the ways of learning and teaching. NEP 2020 promotes teachers' acquisition of skills required to improve their technological skills for benefiting students. The integration of AI has changed the way students learn and write. AI can be seen as a significant technological aid in classroom, from streamlining the curriculum to introducing new methods for gaining knowledge. A quantitative survey approach has been integrated in the research where the perspective of different teachers on the potential of NEP 2020 has been analyzed. AI has been credited for creating learning environments that are inclusive, therefore, these changes can create classrooms that are well-rounded and suited for every need of a child. The findings establish the integral role of AI integration for inclusive and equitable education as per SDG 4.