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Developing Sustainability In Teacher Education: Taking Cues From Indian Knowledge System

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  • Santanu Chakrabarti

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Indian Knowledge System (IKS) refers to the traditional knowledge systems and practices that originated in India, encompassing various fields such as Ayurveda, yoga, astrology, and traditional medicine. It includes various disciplines such as: Traditional Sciences (Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish and Vastu sastra); Philosophical and Spiritual Traditions (Vedanta, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism); Artistic and Cultural Expressions (Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Natya Shastra and Visual arts); Mathematics and Astronomy (Vedic mathematics and Ancient Indian astronomy); Language and Literature (Sanskrit language and literature and regional languages and literature). Teacher education field trying to revamp its courses according to the needs of NEP 2020 has much to integrate from traditional Indian system. In order to fulfil the goals of wholistic development of the child, traditional fields of yoga, philosophy, Ayurveda and jyotish hold much significance. The present paper is focussing on these areas and their contribution in child development so that proper integration aspects can be thought of. Key words: IKS, Teacher Education, IKS Aspects and Integration Strategies

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  • Santanu Chakrabarti, 2025. "Developing Sustainability In Teacher Education: Taking Cues From Indian Knowledge System," Working papers 2025-52-01, Voice of Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:vor:issues:2025-52-01
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