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Pedagogical Approaches: Experiential Learning vs. Standardized Teaching

Dr. Kavitha P N 
Research Associate, CESS

In India, Education and Shikshan differ philosophically, culturally and pedagogically. Education focuses on academic knowledge, while Shikshan encompasses holistic learning and integrates intellectual, emotional, moral and social growth. Derived from the Sanskrit “Shiksha,” meaning “to teach”, Shikshan goes beyond the academic and emphasizes character education, ethics and cultural heritage.