NEW ROAD MAP FOR CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY WITH THE VALUE OF INCLUSIVENESS: AN INSIGHT FROM NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020

Curriculum is one of the essential components of education. It is a roadmap for educational programs, including curricular and co-curricular activities. The National Education Policy 2020 represents a transformative shift in the field of education, particularly in the realm of inclusive education. As the first policy to explicitly endorse the principles of equity and inclusive education, it holds the potential to reshape our educational landscape significantly. In this paper, the researcher aims to underscore the various recommendations for inclusive education's curriculum and pedagogical development and the diverse curriculum adaptation programs for Children with Special Needs (CwSN), focusing on intellectual disabilities, visual impairment, and hearing impairment. Curriculum adaptation, the process of altering teaching and assessment methods, is crucial to this transformation. Adaptations, which encompass accommodations and modifications, bring about changes in the learning environment, pedagogical strategies, and resources. Modifications specifically refer to changes in content and learning outcomes. KEYWORDS: Curriculum, Pedagogy, Value, Inclusiveness, National Education Policy 2020