Education in India has transformed from the ancient Indian tradition of ‘guru-shishya parampara’, which means lineage of passing knowledge from a succession of gurus (teachers) to students through oral tradition to the establishment of modern formal education wherein the question of what a teacher should know has been central to the Pedagogical discourse. However, contemporary understanding recognizes that the experiences and personalities of teachers and students and broader societal trends equally shape classroom dynamics. This study explores how pedagogical practices can be designed to reflect and integrate these diverse influences, ensuring that education extends beyond textbook knowledge to prepare students for real-world challenges. Through semi-structured interviews with 5 experienced educators and 5 students studying in colleges in Delhi-NCR, this research gathers insights into the evolution of modern pedagogies. The data, analysed using NVivo and structured around General Pedagogical Theory, reveals how teaching practices adapt to accommodate the complex interplay between teacher and student experiences and ‘humanizing pedagogy’ in the broader social context. The findings offer valuable guidance for developing effective teaching strategies to adapt to online and hybrid learning management systems and curriculum customization for the future.

Authors:
Raunaq Chawla, O.P Jindal Global University, India
Shailja Rana, University of Delhi, India

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Raunaq Chawla is an Assistant Professor at O.P. Jindal Global University and a Ph.D. In psychology from the University of Delhi, with six years of teaching experience. Research interests in environmental, organizational psychology, and pedagogy.

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