Introduction
The educational system in India is on the brink of a paradigm shift. Recently, CBSE has made an announcement regarding the implementation of open-book exams on a pilot basis for classes 9 to 12. This bold move might be the death knell for memorization, which has been a problem with the educational system in India for such a long time. Along with testing their memorization skills, the students will be required to apply, analyze, and problem-solve in real-life scenarios in open-book exams.
This is a shift that resonates with the vision that the National Education Policy has in mind, namely 'NEP 2020,' which is more concerned with creativity, understanding, and analytical skills than with simple reproduction. This, to say the least, is a very exciting but also challenging era for parents, educators, and students alike.
Why Open Book Exams Matter
Open-book exams are not “cheating made easier.” Open-book exams are a signal of a learning paradigm shift:
This is because this will ensure that, instead of merely putting the students’ memories to the test, the clarity of concepts is also evident within the students.
• Real problem-solving skills, on the other hand, will play a major part.
• It will promote critical thinking and research skills.
• Teachers need to be encouraged to use interactive teaching methods involving discussions.
This has the potential to redefine learning in classrooms in India.
Challenges That May Be Faced by the
Although this can be quite exciting, there are thus challenges that such a transition might also pose:
• It might come as a shock to the students who are used to learning by heart.
• Time management becomes an essential element, with a need to know how to quickly locate available information.
• Writing, reasoning, etc. should be at a strong level to communicate thoughts clearly.
• The educators need to modify the way they teach in order to inspire reasoning within their students.
In what way instrucko can assist students to get themselves attuned with the novel learning style
At instrucko, our belief has always been in competence-based interactive learning and not in learning by rote. Our educational programs ensure that the kids are tomorrow-ready with the development of skills in communication, problem-solving, and analysis, which even open-book exams require.
The following are the ways that instrucko can assist the students in this regard
1. Development of Critical Thinking
It equips students with, by means of case studies, discussions, and interactive lessons, the skills of analysis and interpretation, rather than mere recall.
2. Language & Communication Skills
• Open-book tests would check the application of the subject by a student; therefore, the solutions ought to be expressed clearly. The importance of teaching written and verbal communications has been emphasized by instrucko's courses to increase the student’s capacity to convey his/her comprehension.
3. Creative Problem-Solving
Stories to Scenario-Based Exercises: Our courses are designed in such a way that they force students to think out of the box.
4. Hope for Education's Future
The application-based theory has come into practice, and students need to feel that they are capable of meeting these challenges. The teaching practice of instrucko is such that they fit into the new structure easily.
Conclusion
The practice of open-book theory is introduced by CBSE, which brings a whole new era of learning to India, where skills are imprinted, not mugging. The implementation sounds very frightfully daunting, but really, people like instrucko are already working to make them capable of handling that future.
We are therefore working to make them capable enough to come out with flying colors in their examinations, becoming capable performers in real life as well. The age of mugging is nearing an end with instrucko, capable of handling the future of education.
