India has a population of around 1.37 billion (as per recent UN report) currently and the largest demographic share is held by those under 25 years. While 67 percent of the population still lives in rural India, the rural literacy rate is 69 percent (far below the world average of 86 percent). That’s why education is the most vital sector in India. When it comes to education, primary education is the most important part because it forms the basic stage of formal education.
The advent of technology and years of effort will bring in the coveted change in primary education in the coming years. Use of technology and change in teaching/learning methods vouch to make primary education more interesting and practical.
Now, let’s check the top 6 future trends in primary education in India:
1. Use of Technology
In the future, there will be a spike in use of technology in providing primary education:
- Primary schools will witness increase in the number of smart classes such as Google classrooms.
- Another important innovative technological use in education is 3D printing. This technology helps in shaping and forming the imagination of young and creative minds. When the primary school students view the real-life 3D models, they can relate to the surroundings, giving an influx to creativity.
- Virtual reality (VR) will be used more extensively in the future. It will provide children with a more real-life experience, helping them to understand/learn faster, and remember for a longer period of time.
