EXPLORING THE ROLE OF CURIOSITY IN INTEGRATING INDIAN KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE: A STUDY OF CBSE GRADE 8 LEARNERS IN NEW DELHI

This study explores the integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into middle school science learning within the framework of NEP 2020. Conducted with Grade VIII CBSE students in New Delhi, the quasi-experimental research investigates the impact of IKS-based interventions on students’ curiosity levels. Findings reveal significant improvement in the experimental group, validating the pedagogical value of IKS. The study underscores how local knowledge can contribute to globally relevant, culturally rooted education — a cornerstone of India’s internationalisation vision under NEP 2020.