Innovative Teaching, Learning & Evaluation In English: Harmonious Transition From School To University (A Book On Proceedings Of The UGC Sponsored International Seminar)

Book Code: 1111021020190

Editor:- Pratyush Vatsala

ABOUT THE BOOK

We, the teachers and students together owe the responsibility to make this world a better place to live, not only with the help of material achievements and advancements but also with emotional and spiritual growth, to contribute to the sustainable development of the world for the generations to come. It is high time to correct our mistakes and save our future generation from despair. Learning from past experiences, we need to relook, reshape and recharge the system to enable us to educate and prepare our children in the real sense, so that they can understand true meaning of existence and find real happiness in life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Pratyush Vatsala, Principal & Professor, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi has more than 30 years of experience of teaching at UG & PG Colleges in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi. She has widely published in national and international journals in English and Hindi. Engaged in creative, social and research activities, she has edited and contributed to many books.Her area of interest varies from Indian Poetics to Educational Administration, Human Rights to Human Development with Value inculcation and
Youth Motivation. Her publications include: Jane Anjane, New Age Companion to English Literature, Human Rights and Dalit Narrative, Equality & Social Justice: Issues and
Concerns, Current Issues in Human Rights Education and Value Development, Mahila Hinsa Ka Ant: Kal Aaj aur Kal, Human Rights Education: Issues & Challenges, Breaking the Silence on Human Rights & Gender Issues, Human Rights Regime: Dialogic & Debates, Kayva Aur Saundarya: Vividh Ayam, Media Aur Loktantra, Speaking Silence: History, Politics and Psychology, and Ikkisvin Sadi ke Bharat Mein Gandhi Chintan ki Prasangikta.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgement.......................................7

Preface..........................................................9

1. Classroom 2.0: Incorporating ICT and Theatre for an Effective Learning Environment for ESL..........................................17
— Srishti Gupta

2. Teaching Spoken English to Grade 5 through Co-operative Learning using Formulaic Sequences........................................29
— Harpreet Kaur

3. How to Collocate Words.................................................49
— Dr. Yashu Rai

4. Empowered Learning of English Language: A Pragmatic Deconstruction.....................................................61
— Garima Bhayana

5. Sustaining Literacy and Critical Thinking in Indian Government Schools: A Study on Teach For India’s Immersive Learning Methodologies.....................73
— Amit Sharma

6. Going Beyond the Textbooks: Using Proverbs in English Class.........................................................................83
— Dr. Meena Sehrawat

7. Improving Reading Skills of Students of Class Two in English through Innovative Practices...............................95
— Dr. Khaleeq Ahmad & Richa Chahal

8. Inculcating Culture, Soft Skills and Human Values through English Language and Literature .............................105
— Sunita Sehrawat

9. A Comparison of Elements of Language in the Works of Noam Chomsky and Panini.......................................111
— Garima Bhatnagar

10. Plurality of Resources in English Language “Teaching and Learning” in Rural Areas.........................................129
— Malvika Oberoi

11. Shifting from Quantitative Assessment to Qualitative Assessment of English Language Skills in India................141
— Nidhi Pradeep Sharma

12. Strategies for Teaching First Generation Learners Knock-Knock, Listen to Me..............................................151
— Arti Qanungo

13. Some Innovative Practices in Teaching & Learning of English at Secondary Level...........................................157
— Asha Khurana

14. Setting Benchmark for Learning, Teaching and Assessment for English Language in Indian Education System...........169
— Pradeep Sharma

Appendices....................................181

Abstracts........................................183

Seminar Report................................213

List of Contributors.........................229