The Latest Trends and Innovations in Liberal Arts Education from India

Sir Nelson Mandela once said - "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." The quote was pertinent when the world-famous leader said these lines and the eternal wisdom also resonates in the current scenario. However, the methods and modes of imparting knowledge are very crucial. Gone are the days when students had to choose subjects across the three elementary streams- science, commerce, and humanities. The rapid changes in technology, arts, data analysis, coding, medicine, etc., warrant training the mind to adapt across varied disciplines. Liberal arts steps in here. According to the National Education Policy 2020, a knowledge of many arts or liberal arts (i.e., a liberal notion of the arts) is the kind of education the 21st-century demands. Critical thinking, cognitive development, problem-solving skills, value-based education, and teamwork are a few of the many takeaways in this line of study. The interdisciplinary app...