NEP 2020: Linking Emotional Intelligence and Bloom’s Affective Domain Categories to New Pedagogical and Curricular Structure

Abstract

Purpose: To establish a linkage in theory and in practice for strengthening the emotional intelligence skills among students throughout their school life with the help of opportunities available through NEP 2020 and the given affective domain categories as per Bloom’s Taxonomy. Theoretical framework: Strengthening emotional intelligence skills among children is possible through a rigorous and focused effort right from the elementary level of education. New pedagogical and curricular structure as proposed through NEP 2020 can be integrated with the affective domain components given by Bloom to establish the linkage and strengthen the emotional intelligence skills. Design/Methodology/Approach: This study is based on the guidelines given in NEP 2020 for strengthening the affective domain component among students. Hence NEP 2020 and Bloom’s Taxonomy are integrated to develop a model for imparting the education and skills related to emotional intelligence. Findings: The steps taken for strengthening the emotional intelligence right from the lowest grade to the highest grade in schools will ensure the systematic development of emotional intelligence skills among students and will make them ready for the life challenges in future. Originality/Value: The current concept paper is based on recommendations as per NEP 2020 and affective domain components as per Bloom’s Taxonomy.