Pedagogy of Classical Language (Sanskrit)

Pedagogy of Classical Language (Sanskrit)

1. Learning a classical language

a) Learning Sanskrit- a classical language in India

b) Difficulties in teaching a Sanskrit

c) The nature of Sanskrit-its sound system, vocabulary system, structure and its writing system.

d) Principles and problems of teaching Sanskrit.

2. Organizing Teaching-Learning in Sanskrit

a) A Sanskrit teacher

b) Understanding of classroom communication

c) Critical understanding of Sanskrit curriculum , syllabus and textbook

d) Planning for teaching-learning inSanskrit

3. Strategies for learning subject matter content in Sanskrit 

a) Critical understanding of various strategies in teaching –learning of Sanskrit Learning by exposition, inductive-deductive, guided discovery, cognitive apprenticeship, learning by scaffolding

b) Traditional methods of teaching Sanskrit; Paradigm shift in teaching-learning of the subject viz. constructivist approach

c) Learning in Groups- Cooperative and collaborative learning, addressing needs of heterogeneous classroom

4. Assessment of and for learning in Sanskrit

a) Issues in assessment in Sanskrit

b) Shifting Trends in assessment in Sanskrit

c) Construction of test design and subject question paper along with marking scheme

d) Diagnosing basic causes of difficulties in learning ofSanskrit -concept, generalizations, problem-solving and proof

e) Planning remedial teaching strategies based on the perceived causes, implementing and evaluating the strategies

Sessional Work

• Assignment(select any two of the following)

(Concerned teacher can devise assignment as per requirement of the course)

1. Designing learning activities, appropriate strategies, selecting/preparing learning resources; assessment techniques and tools, etc.

2. Analysis of unit/chapter in subject textbook to identify the concepts, principles and processes and to understand the underlying the subject structures

3. Analysis of subject textbook of the concerned class taught by the pupil-teacher (content,exercises, activities, activities, activities and overall presentation of the book)

4. Critical analysis of teaching skills and strategies used in a lesson taught in a class or lesson plan in a nearby school

5. Identification of learning difficulties experienced by students in a lesson and evaluation of the diagnostic and remedial strategies adopted by the teacher in a nearby school