A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF NEW NCERT SIXTH GRADE MATHEMATICS TEXTBOOK IN LIGHT OF CROSS-CUTTING THEMES OF NCFSE 2023

Abstract

Education is widely recognized as a cornerstone of individual and societal progress. It is not merely an instrument for academic knowledge transmission but a lifelong process that shapes attitudes, values, behaviours, and intellectual capabilities. As John Dewey (1938) aptly stated, ―Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself,‖ highlighting its continual and integral role in human development. In the global context, UNESCO (2015) defines education as ―the process of facilitating learning or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits,‖ reaffirming its multifaceted nature and transformative power. Education empowers individuals to critically engage with the world, adapt to changes, and contribute constructively to society.