Module 10: Pedagogy of Languages

  • Module 10: Pedagogy of Languages

    • Learning Objectives

      This module on language pedagogy attempts to support state resource groups / master trainers to—
      • understand the various aspects of language education viz. nature of language learning, role of language in learning, multilingualism as a resource and a strategy, language-in-education policy, objectives of language teaching in Indian contexts, the ideas and philosophy of National Curriculum Framework-2005;
      • familiarise teachers with the approach of integrated skills (LSRW) for literacy and language learning, engaging children in context based activities for developing communicative competence of the children, providing authentic texts  and assessment as learning approach;
      • be able to chalk out the learning outcomes and pedagogical process for language teaching-learning for different stages;
      • sensitise teachers on  using various strategies to language teaching which include language skills - listening and speaking, reading, writing, and teaching of grammar, vocabulary and so on;
      • build an understanding of generic concerns such as knowing the learner, gender issues, special needs, inclusive classroom, school based pre-vocational education and others such pertinent issues;
      • understand  the processes and use the strategies for continuous assessment and the reporting of learning outcomes; and
      • enable them to build the capacity of teachers in order to achieve learning outcomes stipulated for every class in different subject areas.

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