CATALYSING NPE-2020’S VISION OF HOLISTIC AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY HIGHER EDUCATION WITH TECHNO-PEDAGOGICAL INNOVATIONS

With the advent of new education policy (NPE-2020), India is moving ahead on the path of becoming a knowledge-based global economy and leading the world in knowledge and wisdom as in ancient times. Higher education has a greater share in making India a superpower. Policy suggest radical changes for higher education to achieve this end. There is a learning crisis in most of higher education institutions in the lack for holistic approach, rigidity of disciplines, proper learning environment, student support system and apathy to use technology in education processes. This research paper critically examines the high need of holistic and multidisciplinary education (HME) for its young and energetic learners for transforming them into all-rounded and creative citizens. To succeed with the scheme of HME, there is a vital need of complete metamorphosis of higher learning institutions, especially in terms of optimal learning environment (OLE) and student support (SS). Policy lays stress on integration of latest technology and evolving pedagogies for effective learning as per the needs of 21st century India. The education world is witnessing a huge wave of techno-pedagogical (technological and pedagogical) innovations in all spheres of teaching, learning and assessment, especially post-pendamics era. There is a growing trend of ICT, internet and digital technology, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), blended and mobile learning, and other educational technologies in education. Technological advancement coupled with innovative pedagogies have the potential to optimize learning experiences by building optimal learning environments (OLE); and to generate a functional and efficient student support system (SS). Research paper analyzes the game-changer role of techno-pedagogical advancements to provide necessary inputs to evolve and implement the idea of HME by promising an effective OLE and SS in higher learning institutions across India.