The Current Landscape
The education system in India should take heed of the experts' advice. Keeping pace with the knowledge demands of the modern world means keeping the cartography
of university education and national pride separate. The core objective of university education is to familiarize students with evidence-based learning, its methodologies, and frameworks. This should enable them to compete globally and engage in cutting-edge research. Reorienting the curriculum towards the past will not enhance learning.
Pedagogy Over Curriculum
There is a pressing need for a pedagogical fix within India's mathematics education system, as opposed to a reorientation of the curriculum. Although some Indians achieve remarkable success in mathematical research, and many children receive accolades, including in Maths Olympiads, the numeracy levels amongst school students, as reported by ASER and PISA inter-country comparisons, are low. In many households, mathematics is a subject of fear and anxiety rather than a source of joy. This sentiment is generally attributable to poor teaching methodologies, an area that the UGC should prioritize with the assistance of dedicated mathematics educators, rather than seeking nostalgic pursuits of a golden past.
