Course Outcomes 2012-13

Core Course 1-Theoretical Base of Education

Course Outcomes 

"Learning is better when we do it together."

At the end of the course, the graduating teacher is required to

CO1. Demonstrate an awareness of and an understanding of the teaching profession and the role played by public education in contemporary society.

CO2. Articulate a rationale for becoming a teacher and explain a personal philosophy of education that incorporates relevant theories, approaches and models of education.

CO3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interactive role of education and society and the role of education in promoting desired socialchanges.

CO4. Value the involvement and support of parents, guardians, families and communities in schools.

CO5. Be a reflective practitioner, demonstrate readiness to change the teaching strategy, identify professional needs applicable to the knowledge era and work to meet those needs individually and collaboratively and engage in career-long learning.

PRACTICUM 1 (COs addressed- CO1 and CO2) Nov. 15 – Dec.4  

Is teaching a profession or vocation? - What benefits can teachers accomplish from developing a personal philosophy?

A teaching philosophy is a self-reflective statement of one’s beliefs about teaching and learning. Writing a statement of teaching philosophy is a cornerstone of reflective and scholarly practice in teaching and learning.

PRACTICUM 2 (COs addressed - CO3 and CO4) Dec.5 – Jan 4

How far has the school scenario changed in recent times and what roles do stakeholders play now?

The Kerala school system also has been in a flux of sweeping curricular changes for more than a decade. What is the true nature of these changes?  Have the teachers, heads and the general public internalized the real spirit of curricular changes? What will be the nature of schooling in the coming decades? Are we going in the right direction?

PRACTICUM 3 (COs addressed - CO3 and CO4) Jan.5- Jan 10

What supports do our families, community and society in general fail to provide to our children?

PRACTICUM 4 (CO addressed CO5) Feb.1- Feb 28

What are the demands of the ’knowledge era’ and how does reflective practice help in the professional development?

A Special Offer on practicum

Any  practicum can be exchanged with an attempt to successfully complete any one of the MOOC like  COURSERA / Open Educational Resources courses (Please have discussion with me)

If you are interested, please go the following links for a preliminary idea on Coursera course. These courses will be launched soon.

Introduction to Philosophy

Fundamentals of Online Education

Critical Thinking in Global Challenges

Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

Social Psychology

Introduction to Sociology

Open content licensing for educators

Here are your topics for discussion

Topics for class discussion

1.What's going wrong with our education system?

2.What can teachers do with Facebook?

3. Is our mother tongue 'Malayalam' dying? 

4. Can there be learning without teaching?

Student teachers are requested to comment on any one of the above questions.

Total Eclipse of the Sun

A few interesting set of slides on educational philosophy

Please have a look at a few interesting set of slides on educational philosophy.
To have a look, just click here

UGC-NET IN OBJECTIVE MODE FROM JUNE, 2012 ONWARDS

 UGC NET IS NOW IN NEW JACKET. Please click here for details

SEMINAR- Register here for Sub-Theme V

SEMINAR- Register here for Sub-Theme V

Sub theme IV-  Education, the Individual and the Society.

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Sub theme IV- The Philosophy of Knowledge Construction and the Role of Teachers

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Sub theme III- Philosophical Doctrines and the Classroom Practices.

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SEMINAR- Register here for Sub-Theme II

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Sub theme II- The Educative Process and Nature of the Child.

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SEMINAR- Register here for Sub-Theme I

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Sub theme I- Philosophy, Aims of Life and Human Aspirations.

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CORE PAPER I- PRACTICUM III

SEMINAR ON  

 PHILOSOPHY, THE EDUCATIVE PROCESS AND THE CHILD

2012 Feb. 23, 24, and 25: College Auditorium, 

Sub Themes:

1)      Philosophy, Aims of Life and Human Aspirations.

2)      The Educative Process and Nature of the Child.

3)      Philosophical Doctrines and the Classroom Practices.

4)      The Philosophy of Knowledge Construction and the Role of Teachers.

5)      Education, the Individual and the Society.

Deadlines

1.       Registration:                                                              13/02/2012,  11:59pm

2.       Submission of Abstract (online):                       18/02/2012,  11:59pm

3.       Submission of Full Paper by email:                   21/02/2012,  11:59pm

4.       Submission of presentation slides:                   23/02/2012,  9.00 am

It is expected that every group of students-

1.       Decides on the sub theme to be addressed and prepares the full paper on a particular philosopher.

2.       Registers for the seminar through the Blog www.corepaper1.blospot.com by the deadline mentioning the title of the paper and the names of the participants using the link on the blog.

3.       Prepares the full paper not exceeding 1500 words and sends the same to tuzhuvath@gmail.com

4.       Uploads the abstract of the paper via the respective link on the blog before deadline.

5.       Presents the paper using the slides and to participates in the discussions.

 

P B L Scenario 5 for PRACTICUM II

Reflect on the philosophical and sociological issues of ICT enabled school education in Kerala

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ICT enabled education is entering in a big way in the school education of Kerala? What are the philosophical, pedagogical, sociological economical and environmental issues of ICT enabled education: reflect? 

P B L Scenario 4 for PRACTICUM II

How Much a Reflective Diary Differs from a Daily Diary? An Enquiry with differing styles.

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Many a times it is asked that how much reflective journal differs from a daily diary. Professionals are more inclined to prepare reflective journals than daily diary. How does journaling help develop professionalism in teaching? Student teachers are asked to prepare both types on an everyday basis on all days of phase I Practice teaching and prepare a reflective report.

P B L Scenario 3 for PRACTICUM II

How Do Issues-Based Lessons Look Like? An Experiment with Prototype Lesson. 

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Issues-Based Approach (IBA) to curriculum transaction is a novel and unique one in the history of school curriculum development in Kerala. This approach is a clear departure from the traditional ‘knowledge transmission’ models of curriculum transaction and focuses on ‘knowledge generation’ by the learners. The IBA aims to sensitize the learners about the numerous issues faced by our society through the learning material itself. In the classroom these issues are developed and sensitized using various discourses which provide a linguistically rich environment in the classroom. Being a novel one, the IBA poses a number of challenges to facilitators with respect to the preparation of teaching manual, lesson transaction, learner assessment etc. in the classroom. Let us address this challenge by transacting a proto lesson in the class. Student teachers are requested to
1) Generate Contextual knowledge on each issue domain discussed in the teachers’ handbook;
2) List out micro-issues related to each issues domain
3) Elaborate and contextualize each micro issue
4) Develop (in small groups) a unit plan on a topic in IBA
5) Prepare, individually, a proto-lesson in IBA
6) Transact the lesson in the school or in informal settings.7) Reflect on the experiences

P B L Scenario 2 for PRACTICUM II

How Do Philosophies Influence Curriculum Reforms and How Do Stake Holders React to It?
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Started in the middle of nineties with the Learner- Centered Approach, the Kerala school curriculum has embraced various dimensions including Activity-Oriented Approach, Constructivist Approach, Social Constructivism, Critical Pedagogy and Issues-Based Pedagogy, ICT based approach etc. Different stake holders like teachers, parents, media, and students’ organizations responded to these reform attempts in a variety of ways. What really prompted these changes? To what extent educational philosophy influenced these reforms? How do people look at these changes? How do these reform efforts point to the future trends in school education?

Problem Based Learning Scenario No. 1 for PRACTICUM II

How Far Has the School Scenario Changed in Recent Times? 

                                            (To post your discussions please use the 'comments' link)
The Kerala school system has been in a flux of sweeping curricular changes for more than a decade. What is the true nature of these changes? Are these changes influenced by the system itself or by outside forces? Have the teachers, headmasters and the general public imbibed the real spirit of curricular changes? Is there a shift in the very purpose of schooling itself? What will be the nature of schooling in the coming decades? Are we going in the right direction?
To raise more questions and search for answers you are requested to have a revisit of the school scenario in terms of the following of components; Curriculum and syllabus, teaching- learning approaches, planning and implementation of lessons, students’ role in learning, student- teacher relationship, assessment practices, technological inputs for learning, importance of co- curricular activities etc. professional development of teachers,  parents’ involvement, community participation, local bodies and government initiatives, profile of students and teachers, interest of various stake holders etc. Have a close look at them and discuss and share your findings.