Role of Technology in the Promotion of Indian Knowledge System in Teacher Education: A Transformative Approach under NEP 2020
Author : Bharati Salimath and Dr. Manisha N Rathod
Abstract :
Indian Knowledge System (IKS is a resource in the rich intellectual tradition combining philosophy, science, medicine, ecology, ethics, and pedagogy. National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 focuses on bringing back and incorporating IKS into contemporary learning in order to have a holistic and value-based education. Teacher education is at the forefront of this change, since teacher is the major agent of curriculum and pedagogy. In this regard, technology is an important facilitator to the conservation, diffusion, and institutionalization of IKS in the teacher education programmes. This paper discusses the role of digital platforms, ICT tools, learning management systems and online knowledge repositories in promoting IKS among pre-service and in-service teachers. Through qualitative thematic analysis and descriptive statistics, the paper examines academic literature and chosen teacher education practices. Results indicate that technology can be used to a larger extent in improving accessibility, engagement, and pedagogical innovation in IKS-based teaching education. The research finds that future-ready culturally responsive teachers should be developed through a technology-driven framework in accordance with NEP 2020.
Keywords :
Indian Knowledge System, Teacher Education, Educational Technology, NEP 2020, Indigenous Knowledge.
