The CBSE will introduce artificial intelligence (AI), early childhood care education and yoga as new subjects in school curriculum from the upcoming academic session, an official said.
A decision to introduce the three subjects was taken at arecent meeting of the board’s governing body, he said. “The CBSE is introducing artificialintelligence as an optional 6th subject at Class IX from the session 2019-2020onwards. To enhance the multidisciplinary approach in teaching learning and alsoto sensitise the new generation, it was decided that schools may start AI”inspire module” of 12 hours at Class VIII itself,” the senior board officialsaid.
He said the board hasalso decided to introduce yoga and early childhood education as elective subjectsat senior secondary level.
“The decision wastaken considering the demand of schools supplemented by various reports thatprojected the huge requirement of yoga professionals and early childhoodeducators,” the official said.
As per norms, a skillsubject, at secondary level, may be offered as additional sixth subject alongwith the existing five compulsory subjects.
And if a studentfails in any one of the three elective subjects (science, mathematics andsocial science), then it will be replaced by the skill subject (offered as a6th subject) and result of Class X will be computed based on best fivesubjects.
However, if a studentdesires to reappear in the failed subject, he or she may appear along with thecompartment examination.
Similarly, at seniorsecondary level, the board has advised schools to offer at least one or moreskill-based subject as elective subject out of the 42 subjects.
“The board will provide necessary support and guidance towards training and capacity building of teachers and other aspects for the successful implementation of skill subjects from time to time,” the official added.