From Vedic mathematics, knowledge of the Sutras, fundamental aspects of Ayurveda and Yoga, references to epics such as the Mahabharata and Arthashastra, from the astronomical model of Aryabhata to the Harappan city plan, to the study of ancient Indian art, craft, metallurgy and architecture – these Will be part of the program. Syllabus for teachers under the new ‘Guidelines for Faculty Training in Indian Knowledge System (IKS)’.
The draft for the same was released by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on Thursday and has been put in the public domain by the higher education regulator to allow feedback. New Training Module for Faculty in Higher Education Institutions has been released in line with the new education Policy 2020, which recommends inclusion of IKS in the curriculum at all levels of education.
These guidelines for teacher training during induction programs and refresher courses are intended to provide a roadmap to familiarize and excite faculty about IKS and identify strategies for incorporating it into their specific classroom teachings.
The new norms will be part of the training module under ‘Malaviya Mission’, under which teacher training is conducted at the national level.
As per the guidelines, all the faculties should be exposed to the common underlying philosophical underpinnings across the subjects in IKS. The document states, “The faculty should be exposed to the Sutras (primary texts), which are essential for understanding the sources and origins of the IKS.”
This will require teachers to be familiar with the vocabulary of IKS such as “Introduction to Panchamahabhutas, Concept of Sutra, Introduction to non-translatable concepts (for example, Dharma, Punya, Atma, Karma, Yagya, Shakti, Varna, Caste, etc.) , Moksha, Lok, Dan, Itihasa, Purana etc.) and the importance of using proper terminology (words like Praja, Janata, Loktantra, Prajatantra, Ganatantra, Swarajya, Surajya, Rashtra etc.),” it said.
It also suggests field visits to teachers to prominent places related to IKS in the vicinity including temples, gurukuls, historical sites, astronomical observatories (Jantar Mantar), which would enable teachers to “appreciate the various manifestations of the ancient knowledge system”. makes.
UGC Chairperson Professor M Jagadesh Kumar said that as part of the implementation of NEP 2020, the draft guidelines provide a roadmap to familiarize and enthuse faculty members about IKS and incorporate it in their classroom teachings. identify strategies for “These guidelines will make our youth aware of the vast storehouse of traditional knowledge India And map this knowledge with modern scientific advancements and technologies. It will facilitate seamless integration of Indian traditional knowledge with modern disciplines and contribute to creative and innovative solutions to our challenges as a human society.
Kumar said: “The IKS cell is also working on bringing books and providing training to teachers. We will continue to work with teachers to progressively implement this.”
The IKS Cell was established in 2020 by the Ministry of Education under the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The new norms recommend that courses be developed in a range of disciplines such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, engineering, medicine, agriculture, performing arts, and vocational skills, which have IKS. “These courses should have a clear mapping of traditional subjects in IKS with modern subjects like Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture etc,” it said.
The draft offers IKS training modules for various subjects including Chemistry and Metallurgy, Mathematics and Astronomy, Economics, Ecology, Ancient Indian Art and Architecture.
For example, according to the new guidelines, the course curriculum for mathematics includes reading the works of the great Indian mathematician Aryabhata, applications of the Bodhayana theorem (known as the Pythagorean theorem), Panini’s Ashtadhyayi (a treatise on Sanskrit grammar), Pingala of Chandashastra and important Jain mathematical works such as geometry, laws of indices, permutations and combinations, along with other mathematical works.
Similarly, the draft suggests reading the works of ancient Indian scholars in other subjects, including Vedic astronomy, the development of the Panchanga (Indian calendar), town planning in classical civilizations such as Harappa, early historic city and temple architecture, economy Contains Kautilya’s Thoughts, Drawing References. On Indian history from epics like Mahabharata, Dharmashastras and Shukraniti, among others. ,
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