This course introduces students to the sociological study of agrarian societies and examines the historical development, structure, and transformation of rural communities. It explores the relationship between agriculture, social organization, and rural livelihoods, focusing on issues such as land ownership, labor relations, social stratification, caste, class, and gender in agrarian settings. The course also analyzes the role of agriculture in shaping cultural traditions, local governance systems, and rural economies.
Students will engage with key themes in agrarian studies, including rural poverty, land reforms, the Green Revolution, industrialization, and contemporary challenges facing agrarian communities. Particular attention is given to the impact of globalization, environmental change, and development policies on rural societies and agricultural practices. Through sociological theories and research perspectives, the course enables learners to critically examine agrarian transitions, food security, sustainable development, and the changing nature of rural life in India and beyond.
By the end of the course, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of agrarian societies and acquire the analytical skills necessary to examine contemporary rural issues from a sociological perspective.
- Teacher: Bindu Dua
This Moodle course is designed to provide M.Ed. students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary pedagogical approaches and instructional practices in Social Science Education. The course critically examines major teaching-learning approaches, including the Behaviourist, Constructivist, Interdisciplinary, and Integrated approaches, enabling learners to evaluate their theoretical foundations, classroom applications, strengths, and limitations. Students will explore a variety of learner-centred teaching-learning strategies such as lecture-cum-discussion, seminars, projects, field surveys, role play, simulations, field visits, cooperative learning, peer tutoring, and generative learning, with emphasis on their effectiveness in promoting active engagement and critical thinking.
A significant component of the course focuses on the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in curriculum transaction. Learners will examine the relationship between curriculum transaction and instruction, the role of ICT in enhancing teaching-learning processes, and the educational applications of various ICT modes such as Programmed Learning Material (PLM) and Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI). The course also analyses the advantages, limitations, and communication processes involved in technology-enabled instruction. Through interactive Moodle activities, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and collaborative tasks, students will develop the knowledge and skills required to design effective, inclusive, and technology-supported pedagogical practices for Social Science classrooms
- Teacher: Komal Sharma
After completing the course, the learner will be able to:
CLO-1: discuss the overview of the discipline and how it is different from private
administration.
CLO-2: interpret the evolution of the discipline, and its changing contours through a study of
the different theories, ranging from the classical, neo-classical and contemporary
theories.
CLO-3: correlate the processes of leadership and conflict management that have become
increasingly significant in contemporary administration.
CLO-4: observe the recent trends, like ecological conservation, and how the call for greater
democratization is restructuring public administration.
CLO-5: identify the major contemporary approaches in public administration.
- Teacher: Nandini Puri
The Pedagogy of Science course is designed to help prospective and practicing teachers develop effective strategies for teaching science in engaging, meaningful, and learner-centered ways. The course explores the principles, methods, and practices involved in science education at various school levels. It emphasizes the development of scientific attitude, inquiry skills, critical thinking, and conceptual understanding among learners.
Participants will examine contemporary approaches to science teaching, including activity-based learning, experimentation, project work, collaborative learning, and the integration of technology in science classrooms. The course also covers curriculum planning, lesson design, assessment techniques, classroom management, and the use of teaching-learning resources.
- Teacher: Dr. Monika Bajaj
This course is important for B.Ed. students because it helps future teachers understand the nature, scope, and relevance of mathematics, identify learning difficulties, and develop effective teaching strategies. Mathematics is a part of everyday life—used in budgeting, measurement, planning, data interpretation, and decision-making. However, teaching and learning mathematics often face challenges such as fear of the subject, abstract concepts, and lack of real-life connection.It equips them with pedagogical skills, confidence, and creativity needed to make mathematics meaningful, enjoyable, and accessible for school students.
- Teacher: Suman Devi
After completing the course, the learner will be able to:
CLO-1: articulate basic concepts, the scope of comparative politics, and different methods of comparison.
CLO-2: examine the different approaches to studying comparative politics.
CLO-3: discuss the ideas and context of modern government, and the frame of gender, race, ethnicity and their inter-sectionality from a comparative perspective.
CLO-4: compare different political systems across the world, which will introduce students to a range of political regimes, cultures, and political economy.
CLO-5: evaluate the ability to ask relevant questions pertinent to the discipline and will also develop an aptitude for research.
- Teacher: Nandini Puri
Environmental Psychology examines the dynamic relationship between people and their physical surroundings — exploring how built and natural environments shape human behavior, cognition, emotion, and well-being, and conversely, how human attitudes and actions influence the environment.
Students will investigate core theoretical frameworks including stress and coping models, attention restoration theory, and place attachment, while applying these concepts to real-world settings such as urban spaces, workplaces, homes, hospitals, and natural landscapes.
- Teacher: Upasana Moten