Student Diversity and Inclusive Education

India's Higher education (HE) sector has experienced massive expansion to become the second-largest system in the world. The growth is accompanied by increasing student diversity in the industry. Student diversity is reflected in terms of an increasing share of students from socially and economically disadvantaged groups. According to MoE (2020), nearly 57 percent of students come from disadvantaged groups.

Sub-theme I

Understanding Diversity

LEARNER-CENTERED PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES

Pedagogy - Teacher Centric vs. Learner Centric Methods - Learner Centric Methods; Discussions, Group Work, Tutorials, Practical Exercises, Project Work, and Field Experiences.


Sub-theme II

Linking Diversity to Inclusion

DEVELOPING ANALYTICAL SKILLS AMONG STUDENTS

Information and Knowledge - Information Procession - Knowledge Transmission vs. Knowledge Construction - Inculcating Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills - Developing Creativity.


Sub-theme III

Teacher Competencies towards Diversity & Inclusion

MINIMIZING ACHIEVEMENT GAPS AMONG STUDENTS

Individual Differences; Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional Development - Diversified Needs of Students - Inclusive Education.

Session III Technological Tools for Supporting Teachers & Students


Sub-theme IV

Technological Tools for Supporting Teachers & Students

TECHNOLOGICAL PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE

Education 4.0 - Pedagogical Content Knowledge - Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge.

Session V: Supporting Individual Students


Sub-theme V

Supporting Individual Students

MENTORING OF STUDENTS

Mentor-Mentee System - Mentor-Mentee Rapport - Remedial Teaching - Positive Attitudinal Development.

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