HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT, MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, TEACHER EMPOWERMENT, AND STUDENT WELL-BEING
Assistant Professor, VISTAS Chennai
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions an education system rooted in India's rich traditions while adapting to 21st-century needs. It emphasizes holistic development, multidisciplinary education, and the empowerment of learners through psychological, emotional, and intellectual growth. This paper explores the alignment between the NEP 2020 vision and the development of B.Ed. trainees' teaching competencies through the cultivation of multiple intelligence, self-efficacy, and psychosocial skills. By strengthening these psychological foundations, B.Ed. trainees are better equipped to create inclusive, dynamic, and learner-centered classrooms. The study highlights how integrating psychological well-being into teacher education can contribute directly to the goals of NEP 2020, building future educators who are competent, empathetic, and prepared to shape a sustainable, progressive Bharat.
R, S. V. (2026). Holistic Development, Multidisciplinary Education, Teacher Empowerment, and Student Well-being. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, Volume 10(01). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i2.004
R, Subhamol. "Holistic Development, Multidisciplinary Education, Teacher Empowerment, and Student Well-being." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. Volume 10, no. 01, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i2.004.
R, Subhamol. "Holistic Development, Multidisciplinary Education, Teacher Empowerment, and Student Well-being." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology Volume 10, no. 01 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i2.004.
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