Teaching Methodology at Mayapur Institute
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The Mayapur Institute employs a Vaishnava method of teaching that focuses on the application of sastric theories through an aims-driven approach to education. This methodology emphasizes experiential learning, character development, and the realization of philosophical understanding, encouraging students to apply knowledge and develop appropriate values. Courses include diverse teaching methods and practical activities, ensuring an engaging and holistic learning experience while aligning with ISKCON's goal of propagating spiritual knowledge.
Teaching Methodology at Mayapur Institute
- 1. Teaching Methodology at Mayapur Institute At MI, we employ Vaishnava Training and Education method of teaching. Unique feature of this method is that it stresses on the application of sastric theories
- 2. There are three broad stages to any learning process. Sravana Manana Nidhidhyasana Hearing knowledge from the teacher Gaining an intellectual understanding by reflecting on what is learned Realisation and application in one's life Knowledge Skills Values what the student will know what the student will be able to do How the student will be All learning falls within these three categories
- 3. Seven purposes of ISKCON – Purpose No. -1 To systematically propagate spiritual knowledge to society at large and to educate all peoples in the techniques of spiritual life in order to check the imbalance of values in life and to achieve real unity and peace in the world. To facilitate a systematic, Krishna-conscious education, Mayapur Institute employs an aims-driven (as opposed to content-driven) approach to studying sastra developed by VTE.
- 4. Facilitation means … Facilitation = the action of facilitating something, To make easy Achievement of …. – Theory / Understanding – Practical ability – Appropriate attitudes Knowledge Skills Values
- 5. Different teaching methods are chosen for the different categories of knowledge, skills and values Knowledge Transmission Interactive Learning Experiential Learning Knowledge Skills Values At MI, the thrust of education is on developing character and philosophical realization
- 6. Aims-driven approach to studying sastra At Mayapur Institute we employ aims-driven (as opposed to content-driven) approach to studying sastra developed by VTE., Each courses are based on a set of Aims and Objectives and proper Assessment methods to measure the learning. The courses at MI have a number of distinguishing features, based on sound and explicit educational principles and a well-articulated methodology. It thus goes beyond memorisation and intellectual understanding, to explicitly promote students’ application of knowledge, their development of appropriate values, and, ultimately, personal realisation. In ‘content-driven’ approach, teachers remain more concerned about what is taught rather than why they are teaching in the first place. It is essential to have clearly focused aims without which we will undoubtedly run into difficulties, such as leaning excessively towards knowledge-transmission. This will result in the marginalisation of skills and values as observed in material education.
- 7. The cone of Learning
- 8. Experiential Learning At MI, we use Interactive and Experiential learning methods of teaching. Its unique feature is that it stresses on application of sastric theories Experiential Learning Experiential Learning is particularly powerful in the development of skills of all kinds, like social/ interpersonal skills, technical skills, and in the enhancement of personal awareness. enhancing student involvement and learning experience
- 9. Different facilitation skills are used to enhance the student’s learning experience Lecturing Whole-class discussions Group tasks Individual/Group presentations Working in pairs Simulation exercises Brain-storming Demonstrations Student research Games....
- 10. Lecturing
- 12. Group tasks
- 13. Individual / Group presentations
- 14. Working in pairs
- 16. Brain-storming
- 17. Demonstrations
- 18. Student Research
- 19. Games
- 20. The courses will have breaks in between with Navadvipa-dhama Parikrama. With this enriching experience not only will you get transcendental breaks and deep satisfaction of your heart, but you will also enter more deeply into your relationship with Navadvipa-dhama and with the Vaisnavas who are revealing the dhama. Parikrama
- 21. “Srila Prabhupada worked hard and wrote these books by staying awake all night so that we would read these books and become perfect in our lives. The Mayapur Institute is imparting practical understanding of the scriptures through workshops, dramas, group-work, debates, etc. as part of every course. This way it is fun and you learn!” “…IT IS FUN AND YOU LEARN!”