Study of Higher Education Teachers Attitudes towards the Implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in relation to Gender and type of Institution

Abstract

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces a comprehensive reform in India’s educational landscape, emphasizing multidisciplinary learning, vocational education, skill enhancement, and equity in higher education. For a policy to be carried out well, teachers’ positive attitudes are essential. This study aims to explore and compare the attitudes of college and university teachers towards the implementation of NEP 2020, with particular attention to the variables of gender and institutional type (government & private). Using a descriptive survey design, questions were asked of a carefully selected group of 250 teachers. Both a printed and digital version of a questionnaire was set up to obtain opinions from professional’s four important aspects of education.

Results show that gender plays a small role in influencing how teachers feel, so attitudes toward teaching are similar for men and women. Yet, based on where they teach, there were many differences, college teachers were more likely to be supportive, while university teachers and government teachers accepted somewhat more than teachers from private institutions. The main causes are frequently institutional autonomy, the distribution of resources and supporting administrators. According to this study, measures are especially important at private and university institutions such as building capacity, providing professional development and giving out resources evenly. What the research gives are important insights that can inform policy and guide educators in addressing inequities and helping everyone accept NEP 2020. The study explains how gender and the context of policies combine to build individuals’ attitudes.