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@article{188677,
        author = {Dr. Atal Bihari Tripathy and Mrs. Subhashree Mishra},
        title = {NEP 2020 & Teacher Training for IKS Integration: Foundations, Classroom Practice and Reflective Portfolios},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {3148-3152},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188677},
        abstract = {The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the integration of India’s rich Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) into school education to promote cultural rootedness, interdisciplinarity and holistic learning. Effective implementation, however, depends significantly on teachers’ competence, orientation and preparedness. This article discusses a comprehensive model of teacher training for IKS integration at the secondary school level, grounded in national curricular frameworks, sociocultural learning theory and reflective practice. It outlines essential training content, competency requirements, pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies aligned with NEP 2020 principles. Additionally, it proposes detailed templates for reflective teacher portfolios, enabling practitioners to document, evaluate, and refine their IKS-integrated classroom practices. The article argues that teacher professional development must balance academic rigor with cultural sensitivity and structured reflection with creative pedagogy, to ensure that IKS becomes a dynamic pedagogical resource rather than a token curricular addition. The proposed model has implications for policy planners, teacher education institutions and school leaders committed to transforming classroom learning through India’s invaluable knowledge heritage.},
        keywords = {Indigenous Knowledge Systems, NEP 2020, Teacher Training, Secondary Education, Reflective Portfolios},
        month = {December},
        }