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@article{189840,
        author = {Jeevan L. Pawade and Vasudeo R. Patil and Rahul V. Mapari},
        title = {National Education Policy-2020 and the Role of the Mathematics Teacher: Policy Implications, Pedagogy, Professional Development & Classroom Practice},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1765-1769},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189840},
        abstract = {The National Education Policy 2020 (NEP-2020) marks a comprehensive reform of India’s education system, emphasizing foundational learning, multidisciplinary schooling, experiential pedagogy, continuous professional development, and teacher empowerment. Mathematics — historically taught as an abstract, procedural subject — is specifically positioned to become more conceptual, application-oriented and integrated with other areas under NEP-2020. This article synthesizes NEP-2020 prescriptions, related national guidance (NCERT, NCTE), and contemporary literature to present a structured, evidence-aligned account of how the role of the mathematics teacher must shift: from content-deliverer to facilitator, curriculum designer, assessor of conceptual understanding, collaborator in interdisciplinary projects, and lifelong professional learner. Practical classroom strategies, assessment approaches, professional development (NPST and CPD), challenges, and recommendations for policy implementation are presented. The article is formatted for submission as a research/position paper and includes references to primary policy documents and authoritative guidance.},
        keywords = {NEP-2020, mathematics education, teacher role, pedagogy, CPD, NPST, assessment, curriculum integration.},
        month = {January},
        }