An Exploratory Study of the Preparedness of Schools for Implementing Coding Classes

Abstract

Indian education has been undergoing some major changes in its system since the approval of new National Education Policy 2020. These changes are necessary to keep our children and our education system up to date with the current modern system, technology and education. It has been evident that computer technology is the future of the world. Government of India under National Education Policy 2020 has recommended implementing coding classes from Grade 6 onwards. Since the students will be learning coding from their early years they will be able to adapt to the changes easily that are taking place in new age technological world. But for implementing these changes at the basic level the preparation of school plays a major role. This research is a qualitative research that uses exploratory method to study whether the schools are prepared for implementing coding classes. The data was collected through surveys and semi-structured Interviews of schools in the region of Delhi NCR. The interviews consisted of a questionnaire which shed some light on the basic requirements for implementing coding classes. These requirements included the availability of basic infrastructure, proper system, computer labs, broad-band connections, well trained faculty, properly designed teaching plan and any student training programs. On further observation and research, the researcher gathered the results and observed a common pattern amongst various schools which is highlighted in the study.