elective course on Knowledge Traditions and Practices of India (KTPI) for classes XI and XII
pravesh vyas
Here are a few official circulars about the course:
· www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2012/68_KTPI.pdf
· www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2012/KTPI_7_2012.pdf
· http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2013/30_KTPI.pdf
With the encouragements of the CBSE and under the guidance of Prof. Jagbir Singh and Prof. Kapil Kapoor, a group of scholars assisted by educationists prepared ten modules for class XI, which were put online and printed as a textbook (released last July). Each module contains a survey article (an overview of the topic), a selection from primary texts, learning aids (comprehension, activities, projects …) and lists of supplementary resources (books, websites, videos …), besides numerous illustrations.
May I repeat here the links to the ten modules for class XI:
Ø Module 1: Astronomy in India
Ø Module 2: Chemistry in India
Ø Module 3-1: Indian Literatures, Part 1
Ø Module 3-2: Indian Literatures, Part 2
Ø Module 4: Indian Philosophical Systems
Ø Module 5: Indian Traditional Knowledge on Environmental Conservation
Ø Module 6-1: Life Sciences (1) Ayurveda for Life, Health and Well-being - Part 1
Ø Module 6-2: Life Sciences (2) The Historical Evolution of Medical Tradition in Ancient India - Part 2
Ø Module 6-3: Life Sciences (3) Plant and Animal Sciences in Ancient India - Part 3
Ø Module 7: Mathematics in India
Ø Module 8: Metallurgy in India
Ø Module 9: Music in India
Ø Module 10: Theatre and Drama in India
Eleven modules for class XII were completed earlier this year and are now being printed as a textbook for class XII. They are available online (in alphabetical order):
· Agriculture: http://cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/KTPI_Agriculture.pdf
· Architecture (two parts): http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/6_KTPI_Architecture(1)Early&Classical.pdf and http://cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/6.2_KTPI_Architecture(2)Medieval&Colonial.pdf
· Education: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/KPTI-XII-Education-in-India.pdf
· Dance (two parts): http://cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/Dance-Classical.pdfand http://cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/Dance-Folk.pdf
· Ethics: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2013/30_KPTI%20XII%20-%20Indian%20Ethics.pdf
· Language and Grammar: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/KTPI_XII-Language.pdf
· Martial Arts: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/9_Martial_Arts.pdf
· Other Technologies: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/10_Other_Technologies.pdf
· Painting: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/8_Painting.pdf
· Society State and Polity: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/7_Society_State_Polity.pdf
· Trade: http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/doc/ktpi/11_Trade.pdf
This is an important effort and path-breaking course. I may add that the KTPI team does not claim perfection and there is certainly room for improvement in every module. Positive suggestions to that effect are welcome.
If you know any CBSE school with an interest in Indian culture and heritage, do suggest they contact the CBSE and enrol for the course from the new academic year onward. You can also help by circulating this among educators and school managements known to you.