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Unit I: Teaching Aptitude:Teaching Aptitude, Learners Characteristics, Factors Affecting Teaching, Methods of teaching in institutions of higher learning, Teaching support system, Evaluation System. Unit II- Research Aptitude: Research, Methods of research, Steps of research, Thesis and article writing, Application of ICT in research, Research ethics. Unit III - Comprehension. Unit IV : Communicaton: Communication, Mass media and society. Unit V- Mathematical reasoning and aptitude: Mathematical reasoning and aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude. Unit VI- Logical reasoning: Understanding the satructure of the argument, Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning, Venn diagrams, Indian logic, Pramana, The structure of inference. Unit- Higher education system: Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient india, Evolution of higher learning and research in post independent india, Oriental , Convential and non-convenctional programmes in india, Professional technical and skill based education, Value education and environmental education, Policies, Governance and administration. Unit Viii Data interpretation: Souces, Acquisition and classification of data, Data analysis and interpretation, Data and governance. Unit IX - People development and environment: Development & environment, Human and environment interaction, Environment issues, Impact of pollution on human health, Natural gas and energy resources, Natural hazards and disasters, Environment protection laws of india, Unit X- Information and communication Technology (ICT) : Information communication technology (Digital initiatives), Information and communication Technology , Internet Basics, ICT and governance. |