Speaking at the inauguration of the Sankalp 2047 national education seminar in Kochi on Friday, he called for clear policies and systems across the country to facilitate such changes.
Kochi : Education institutions and experts must lead research and innovation to bring changes in the sector in line with rapid advances in science and technology, said education minister N Samsudheen.
Samsudheen said schools must nurture a young generation with intellectual and moral foundations, social commitment and compassion. He called for curriculum revisions every two or three years and said teachers must continue learning to remain relevant to students. Examinations should assess skills rather than merely memory, he said, adding that students’ interests and innovative abilities must also be encouraged.
Chief Minister V D Satheesan will address the gathering at 11am. The two-day seminar, which began at Taj Vivanta on Friday, will conclude on Saturday.