Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE - Artificial Intelligence as a subject as per new curriculum - FAQ
With new era, new technologies are booming, to keep pace with the world it is required that everyone adapt to new learnings.
The sooner you learn, better will be the results hence the best time to learn would be when you are a student.
Hence measures taken by Central Board of Secondary Education CBSE for students to match the requirement of the future, they have introduced subjects like Artificial Intelligence in their curriculum, which will prepare the students to right from their early age to compete in their future.
Below are the FAQ released by CBSE for better clarification of students and parents.
Artificial Intelligence as a subject in CBSE - FAQ's
FAQ's on Artificial Intelligence as a subject
1. What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an overarching discipline that covers a broad range of domains and applications, and is expected to impact every field in the coming future. This curriculum focuses on building AI readiness in young minds.
2. In which class CBSE will introduce Artificial Intelligence subject?
Class VIII is being considered as the ideal level to introduce school students to AI as children are very inquisitive at this age.
In class VIII this will be treated as a certification course while from class IX onwards it will be a regular subject.
3. Why should a school opt for this new CBSE curriculum?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an overarching discipline that covers a broad range of domains and applications, and is expected to impact every field of life in the coming times. Hence, schools should opt for it to make the students AI ready.
4. Which schools can opt for the AI curriculum?
All CBSE schools are eligible to opt for the AI curriculum.
5. How will schools apply to opt for this curriculum?
School has to refer the CBSE Circular No. 14/2019 dated 9th March 2019 which contains detailed instruction regarding this
To download the Circular click on the link given below
6. Why should a student opt for Artificial Intelligence as per this curriculum?
Artificial Intelligence will be part of every industry in the future so to become future ready and become at par with their counterparts at a global level.
Its multi-disciplinary nature will help to make connections between all other subjects thereby adding value and giving a different perspective for all.
AI is a continually advancing and expanding field and AI readiness will lead to better opportunities, increased levels of understanding. It will help them visualize jobs of the future and prepare for them.
Hence Students should opt for this curriculum
7. What are the prerequisite qualifications for students to opt for this subject?
There are no prerequisite qualifications to opt for AI as a subject. Anyone who is inquisitive and eager to learn about AI may opt for this subject and get acquainted with new AI concepts prevalent in the current times.
8. Will AI be introduced as a part of Academic subjects or Skill subjects?
It is proposed that AI be introduced as part of the Skill Subjects CBSE
9. Is the course friendly for differently abled students?
Yes. It involves a number of user friendly activities which can be adapted to the needs of differently abled students.
10. How will the AI curriculum prove beneficial for teachers?
It will prove beneficial for the teachers by giving them an opportunity to advance their professional development with future technologies and help them better prepare their students for jobs of the future.
11. Who is eligible to opt for this curriculum?
The curriculum will be available for all students of Class VIII and Class IX for the schools who opt for it.
FAQ's for Infrastructure Facility to be provided for Artificial Intelligence subject
12. What is the infrastructure required to implement the AI curriculum in school?
Following infrastructure is required to implement AI curriculum in schools - Minimum 20 computers - Minimum internet bandwidth of 50 mbps for these 20 computers -
Basic stationary which may include sticky notes, paper marker, glue, chart papers, sketch pens, rulers, A4 size papers etc. (More details will be shared during the Training programme for the schools)
13. Do schools need to upgrade existing infrastructure for implementing the AI curriculum?
It depends on the existing infrastructure of the school. If a school already has a computer lab with recommended internet bandwidth then there is no need to upgrade the infrastructure. (Please refer to question 1 in this section)
14. Do schools require a designated space for implementing the AI curriculum?
No. Any space with recommended infrastructure may be used for this curriculum. (Please refer to question 1 in this section)
15. Can Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) be used for implementing the AI curriculum?
Any space with recommended infrastructure may be used for this curriculum. (Please refer to question 1 in this section)
16. How many periods should be allocated for this curriculum in class VIII and IX?
For class VIII, 18 - 20 periods (12 hours) are recommended.
For class IX, 168 periods (112 hours) are recommended.
The calculation is as per CBSE guidelines where 1 period is of 40 minutes duration CBSE
17. Will schools need to hire a specialist facilitator for implementing the AI curriculum?
No, schools will not need to hire a specialist facilitator for implementing the AI curriculum. They will need to train their existing teacher (s) for facilitating this curriculum.
Artificial Intelligence subject in cbse Curriculum - FAQ's
18. What is the objective of introducing this curriculum?
The core objective of this curriculum is to demystify Artificial Intelligence for youth and equip them with relevant skill-set, mind-set and tool-set to become AI ready, for the jobs of the future, create social impact solutions and become AI ready.
19. How will AI as a subject add value to the existing curriculum?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an overarching discipline that covers a broad range of domains and applications.
Its multi-disciplinary nature will help to make connections between all other subjects thereby adding value and giving a different perspective for all.
20. Will AI curriculum have a practical component? What will be the breakup of marks with regard to theory and practical assessment?
Yes, this curriculum will contain both theory and practical components in equal proportion. More details may be shared at a later stage.
21. Will this new curriculum be added as subject enrichment for an already existing CBSE subject?
No, this curriculum will be introduced as a separate optional subject.
22. How will this curriculum help in developing core skills in a learner?
The curriculum has a series of interactive activities designed to develop core skills like creative and critical thinking, effective communication, decision making, self-awareness, empathy, teamwork etc. along with conceptual and technical skills among the students.
23. Will this new subject/curriculum replace existing FIT and IT subjects in class IX?
No. The new subject will be treated as a separate Skill subject in class IX.
24. How will this new subject be integrated in the present school time-table?
AI as a new subject will be accommodated as per the CBSE guidelines for Skill subjects.
25. Will learners have an option to take this curriculum in class XI and XII?
As of now the curriculum is being introduced in class VIII and class IX. CBSE will announce guidelines for other classes at a later stage. CBSE
How Curriculum Assessment would be done for Artificial Intelligence subject FAQ's
26. Will learners be assessed for this curriculum?
As of now the curriculum is being introduced in class VIII and class IX.
For class VIII learners, there will be no assessments.
For class IX learners, the assessments will be same as for other Skill subjects.
27. Will this curriculum’s marks be included for class X project?
As of now the curriculum is being introduced in class VIII and class IX. Information regarding other classes will be shared by CBSE later.
FAQ's on Teachers Training for Artificial Intelligence subject
28. Who will be teaching this curriculum – computer teacher/ subject teacher/ external resource person?
This course can be taught by any teacher who has been trained and/ or has an experience and / or has a zeal and interest.
29. Is there any prerequisite for teaching this subject?
Any teacher who has been trained and/ or has an experience and/ or has a zeal and interest may teach this subject.
30. Will training be provided to teachers for this curriculum?
Yes, CBSE will be providing training to teachers of the schools.
31. Will a training / facilitator manual be provided for this curriculum?
Yes, training and facilitator manual will be provided to schools option for this curriculum.
32. Will schools need to organize orientation sessions for students and parents for this course?
Yes, it is advised that Schools shall organize orientation sessions to emphasize and clarify the need and importance of introducing this course.
33. Will study material/lab manual etc. be provided for learners?
CBSE will be sharing more details with the schools that will opt for this curriculum.
34. Where can we find reference material for this curriculum?
Reference material will be provided by CBSE in the training and facilitator manual
FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is cbse AI?
Ans. CBSE has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a optional subject with a motive to prepare students for future opportunities.
Q2. What is Artificial Intelligence?
Ans. Using human intelligence and emotions in machines and technology for better result.
Q3. What is the use of Artificial Intelligence?
Ans. Machines will think and behave as human.
Q4. How will benefit artificial intelligence benefit CBSE students?
Ans. It will prepare the students to have better career options in future.
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