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Basics of Pedagogy at Secondary Stage

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Course Type Course Code No. Of Credits
Discipline Core SES102301 4

Course Coordinator and Team:                   SES Faculty

Email of course coordinator:                       pcbabed@aud.ac.in 

Pre-requisites:                                               No

Course Description:

This course addresses a diverse range of topics of basics of pedagogy at secondary stage that will equip student teachers with valuable knowledge, capacities and competencies. It aims to equip teachers with the necessary tools, knowledge, and competencies to continuously evolve as professionals and create a positive and transformative impact on their students and society as a whole. This course emphasizes understanding learners and their backgrounds comprehensively so that an engaging and supportive learning environment, that fosters a need for learning, can be created for facilitating learner's holistic development. This course is designed to equip student teachers with a wide array of teaching learning strategies. It also focuses on innovative and transformative approaches to education, aiming to create lifelong learners equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Course Objectives:

After completion of the course, student teachers will be able to:

  • To become familiar with the characteristics and development of the learners of specific stages
  • To identify ways to develop developmentally and culturally relevant pedagogies
  • To develop lessons that address the needs of diverse learners in the classroom
  • To focus on professional development and self-growth as a lifelong learner.

Course Outcomes:

On completion of this course, student teachers will be able to:

  • Build comprehensive understanding of secondary stage learners,
  • Assess the physical, mental, social, and emotional growth of secondary stage learners,
  • Develop skills to observe and recognize the unique capabilities and strengths of secondary Stage learner,
  • Discuss the necessary knowledge and skills to implement effective teaching and learning Strategies,
  • Create enriching and inclusive learning environments to foster values-based education,
  • Develop a deeper understanding of various pedagogical approaches and their impact on Learners,
  • Determine the knowledge to make informed decisions about instructional practices,
  • Explain the crucial role of pedagogy in facilitating effective learning experiences for Students,
  • Outline knowledge and skills necessary for continuous professional development

Brief description of the modules:

Module 1: Understanding the Secondary Stage Learner

Learners at different stages undergo significant physical, mental, social, and emotional growth. They are developing various cognitive skills, including memory, problem-solving, reasoning, and language. Their thought processes become more complex as they learn to analyse information and create connections across concepts and contexts. The process of exploration of identities and development of self may lead to experience and exploration of a wide range of emotions. An understanding of these aspects of learners and their backgrounds is essential for educators to create a supportive and enriching learning environment that fosters academic achievement, social development, and emotional well-being. It will also enable educators to promote critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills among learners.

Module 2: Pedagogical Approaches

This module will focus on diverse kinds of pedagogical approaches. Pedagogical interactions shape the classroom environment, learning process and also influence how students engage with content, interact with others, and make sense of the world around them. Responsive pedagogy enables learners to become lifelong, self-directed learners who can engage critically in the learning process.

Module 3: Strategies of Teaching-Learning

Interactive teaching-learning strategies include a range of approaches that promote student engagement, understanding, and holistic development, while also aligning with the broader aims and values of education.   Pedagogy plays a critical role in connecting educational aims and values by shaping the learning experiences of students, fostering their cognitive, social, and emotional development. The aims and values of education are inextricably connected with the development of curriculum goals and objectives, which in turn inform pedagogical practices and instructional strategies.

Module 4: Continuous Professional Development of Teacher

Continuous professional development (CPD) is essential for the self-growth of teachers' knowledge, skills, and practices throughout their careers. It enables teachers to be effective and responsive to the evolving needs of learners and connect and respond to the educational landscape in a critical and engaged manner. In classrooms with young learners, it is especially important to focus on promoting gender equality, addressing bias and discrimination, and creating inclusive learning environments.

Assessment Plan

Case Study of a Student

20%

Teaching Learning Material

30%

Final

50%

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