Punjab approves new curriculum, promises lighter schoolbags and AI education from Class I
Attempt to shift classroom teaching away from rote memorisation towards concept-based, technology-assisted learning
Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major overhaul of the school curriculum, promising various changes for the betterment of students. These include a 25% reduction in the weight of textbooks, introduction of AI education from Class I to XII, and QR codes on every textbook for instant access to video lessons. The government also aims to address issues like corporal punishment, student mental health, and shift from rote memorization to concept-based and technology-assisted learning.
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