B.Ed. Innovative Work in Social Science

B.Ed. Innovative Work in Social Science

  February 20, 2021    Beema Saif

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Innovative Working Model

                An Innovative Working Model of a well was used to present the topic "Mahajanapadas" from the unit, "Towards The Gangetic Plain" of  8th standard during the School Internship - Phase 2 programme. Janapadas are the places where Aryans settled in the Gangetic plains which were later combined together to form Mahajanapadas. There were such 16 Mahajanapadas existed in ancient India - Kamboja, Gandhara, Kuru, Panchala, Kosala, Malla, Vajji, Kasi, Vatsa, Surasena, Matsya, Avanti, CHeti, Magadha, Anga, and Assaka.

Purpose of the work:

            The purpose of the work was to present the topic in an innovative and interesting way to enhance the learning of the students. The span of attention of humans is limited. Also, there are more distracting element in an online teaching session than in a traditional face-to-face teaching. With the help of appropriate learning materials, teacher can help students to arise intellectual curiosity and suystain their attention longer and learn efficiently. 

Outcome of the work:

            Students had a better idea of the topic with the help of the innovative working model presented to them. Students were excited to see the working model of a well. This way of presenting the learning material also helped to reduce boredom and repetitive classroom procedures. It gave a break from the regular classroom interaction and added a fun element to learning.