The Post Graduate Diploma in Indic Way of Teaching and Learning (PGDITL) is a unique one-year online program designed to blend traditional Gurukula wisdom with modern teaching methodologies. Affiliated with Central Sanskrit University, this course is ideal for graduates from any discipline who aspire to teach at the primary and secondary levels.
The program focuses on teaching methodologies, classroom challenges like digital inclusion and multilingual learning, and foundational knowledge of Sanskrit and English. Participants will specialise in two disciplines chosen from Vingyanam, Ganitam, Itihaasa, Teaching Sanskrit, and Teaching English.
However, with regards to Vingyanam and Ganitam, it consists of some original Sanskrit texts. Beyond academic learning, this course opens career opportunities at Agastya Gurukulam and other educational institutions. If you're passionate about reviving and applying traditional Indic education, this program is the perfect step forward.
Course Objective: To develop a basic competency in Sanskrit language.
Course Outcome: By the end of the course candidates will be able to
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation
and practice hours.
a) सम्भाषणम् - Speaking
b) व्याकरणम् - Grammar
c) लेखनम् - Writing
Course Objective: To develop basic competency in English language skills.
Course Outcome: By the end of the course candidates will be able to
Read and comprehend fiction, non-fiction and poems normally used in schools.
Write essays on academic topics and reflect on their work using appropriate jargons and language style.
Listen to and respond to talks and videos on a variety of topics.
Participate in discussions and explain key concepts using appropriate style and vocabulary.
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) Reading
b) Listening& Speaking
c) Grammar
d) Vocabulary
Course Objective: To orient candidates to the different theories of learningthat are the result of research by western educationists, psychologists as well the Indic tradition of teaching and learning.
Course Outcome: By the end of the course candidates will be able to:
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) BharateeyaShikshanPadhati
Anoverview on the qualifications of a Guru then and now, a comparison
b) Pedagogical Frameworks available
c) Assessment:
Certification processes currently practiced, Types of Assessments, Applying qualitative methods to track development using criteria from IKS
d) Schools structures:
e) Current challenges in the system
f) NEP 2020
Course Objective: To know the digital tools, techniques, methods and challenges in engaging learners in the online mode
Course Outcome: By the end of the course candidates will be able to
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) Digital Literacy:
b) Multimedia Literacy
c) Multilingual classrooms
Course Objectives: To connect teachers of mathematics to ancient Indian Mathematic systems
Course Outcomes: By the end of the course candidates will be able to:
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) Importance of IKS in Ganitam
b) आर्यभटीयम्
c) लीलावती
d) Pedagogical Tools:
Course Objectives: To connect teachers of science to ancient Sanskrit treatises
Course Outcomes: By the end of the course candidates will be able to:
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
The following chapters will contain shlokas from the source texts given in brackets
a) Importance of IKS in Vigyanam
b) Science
[Source text: तर्कसंग्रह( पदार्थः, द्रव्य, गुणाः,)]
c) Medicine/Biology
Types of land,
[Source Texts: वृक्षायुर्वेदः, भावप्रकाशः, वैद्यकीयसुभाषितम्, चरकसंहिता, सुश्रुतसंहिता ]
d) Chemistry
[Source Texts: रसरत्नसमुच्चयः, रसार्णवः ]
e) Environmental Sustainability
[ Source Texts: याज्ञवल्क्यसृतिः]
f) Planets and Galaxy
[Source Texts:बृहत्संहिता,सिद्धान्तशिरोमणी, सूर्यसिद्धान्तः, भृगुसंहिता ]
g) Machines
[Source Text: यन्त्रार्णवः ]
h) Agriculture
[ Source Texts: उपवनविनोदः, कृषिपराशरः]
Course Objectives: To connect with India’s past as it happened
Course Outcomes: By the end of the course candidates will be able to:
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) Sources of BharateeyaItihaasa and their importance
b) Out-of-IndiaTheory- As opposed to Aryan Invasion Theory
c) Integral Unity of India
d) A study of Jati Varna System
e) Importance of the sea in Indian history
f) Occupations down the ages
g) Democratic Traditions of Bharat
Course Objective: To develop a basic competency in Sanskrit language teaching skills.
Course Outcome: By the end of the course candidates will be able to
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) रामोदन्तम्
b) सङ्क्षेपरामायणम्
c) गीतकाव्यम्
d) कण्ठस्थीकरणम्
e) दृश्यकाव्यम्
f) श्रव्यकाव्यम्
Course Objective: To develop a basic competency in English language teaching skills.
Course Outcome: By the end of the course candidates will be able to
Credits: 6 (1 Credit is equal to 16-20 hours). Includes lecture hours, Self-study, preparation and practice hours.
a) Popular Approaches to ELT
b) Microskills in LSRW
c) Student-centred teaching methods in LSRW
d) Grammar Teaching
e) Vocabulary building
f) Genres in Literature, Fiction and non-fiction
g) Analysis- annotation of reading to identify audience and purpose
h) Assessment:
i) Pedagogy- Deconstruction of reading and identifying templates for writing,
As a part of the teacher training course at Agastya Gurukulam, I truly appreciate the unique and holistic approach with which the programme is designed. The training has provided me with a broader perspective on teaching, integrating both theoretical understanding and yet to get the practical experience.
The emphasis on experiential learning, child-centred pedagogy, and hands-on activities has significantly shaped my outlook as an educator. The sessions are well-structured, engaging, and thoughtfully aligned with real-life classroom needs. The mentors are supportive and approachable, creating a positive environment that encourages reflection, collaboration, and continuous growth.
What stands out the most is the programme’s focus on nurturing not just teaching skills but also personal values such as patience, empathy, creativity. These aspects have contributed greatly to my professional and personal development.
The core components of Sanskrit language and English with the choice of texts have been highly enriching. The methodology sessions helped me understand how to blend modern approaches with Gurukula Paddhati using models like Panchadi and the 5E model. The module on modern classroom challenges was an eye-opener, introducing me to new technical terms and contemporary educational vocabulary, which expanded my understanding significantly. These insights are helping me to become more aware of the realities of today’s digital learning environment and practical classroom realities.
Electives like Ithihassa sessions are a superhit, revealing many uncovered truths and deepening my cultural understanding.
My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for all the Acharyas for their efforts in arranging insightful guest speakers, which is greatly enriching my overall learning experience.
| Monthly tests (5 x 5%): | 25% |
| Completion of assigned homework: | 5% |
| Project Work | 10% |
| Half-yearly exam | 25% |
| Final exam: | 35% |
| Total: | 100% |
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