Title of the course: Learner and Learning Environment

Objectives of the course

understand the learner in terms of various characteristics.

understand inclusive environment in the classroom.

Course content

a) Concept of Learner in Education.

a) Learning Environment -

    Physical environment instructional time,  discipline and participatory  management

b) Diversity in learning context -

   Oversized classroom, social  diversities - language and ethnic .

c) Inclusive environment in the classroom for all types learners.

d) Partnership between school and parents and community for  learning-

    identification of barriers and     strengthening partnership.

Brief about the Course

The course is intent to develop understanding among Higher education Teacher as a  facilitators. In the era of Globalisation and in depth research on human behaviour the theories like Brain based Learning, and Multiple Intelligences have created awareness and understanding about the learner and Learning Environment. The present course will help to all aspirants working in teaching profession specially with reference to Higher education

References

Dandapani, S. (2001) Advanced Educational Psychology, (2nd edition)., New Delhi, Anmol                 Publications Pvt. Ltd.

Gardner, H. (1983) frames of Mind: The theory of multiple intelligence. New York: Basic  Books.

Bower, G. H. and Hilgard, E. R. (1981) Theories of learning. Prentice Hall. Inc.Englewood  Cliffs,    New         Jersey.

Eric Jenson (2012) Brain- Based Learning A new Paradigm of Teaching. New York, Sage Publications.