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Basics of Pedagogy at Preparatory Stage

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Course Type Course Code No. Of Credits
Discipline Core SES101301 4

Course Coordinator and Team:                  SES Faculty

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

Pre-requisites:                                               No

Course Description:

The preparatory stage curriculum is divided into various curricular areas like Languages, Mathematics, Arts, Physical Education and Environmental Studies. Learners develop communication skills, language abilities, mathematical concepts, and understanding of our surroundings and their values in life. For such a transition, the teacher needs to be well-versed with the learner’s psychology, environment, and learning needs along with the ways to make concepts clear and develop skills related to the subject. For this, the teaching-learning process needs to be meaningful, joyful, interactive, flexible, learner-centric, and goal-centric. It is necessary to understand the pedagogies and reflect upon the skills of teaching-learning using various tools, resources, strategies, techniques, and methods. This course guides the understanding of preparatory stage learners, content, pedagogies and how they learn.

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:

  • Familiarize themselves with the characteristics and development of the learners to cultivate the skills of self-analysis, self- knowledge, and self-realization,
  • Identify personal characteristics of learner concerning age and gender and use them in the process of communication in social and professional spheres,
  • Adopt and practice different teaching methods based on the learning needs of learners,
  • Design and deliver engaging lessons effectively that cater to diverse learning styles,
  • Convert classrooms into inclusive learning spaces for joyful and engaged learning,
  • Apply different pedagogical approaches to enhance the skills and competencies among learners at the preparatory stage,
  • Develop their own professional skills as a life-long learner,
  • Take the initiative to participate and conduct seminars, conferences, orientation, programmes, workshops, etc.
     

Brief description of the modules:

Module 1: Understanding the Learner

Learners at different stages undergo significant physical, mental, social, and emotional growth. 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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