Abstract

EVOLUTION OF PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES IN AYURVEDIC EDUCATION: A HOLISTIC EXAMINATION OF TRADITIONAL WISDOM AND MODERN INNOVATIONS

*Dr. Manjusha Sonpipare and Dr. Pradnya Dandekar

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Abstract

Innovation in teaching and learning methods aimed at development of creativity and original thinking skills are rarely adopted in Ayurveda. Various teaching, learning as well as debating methods have been narrated by our ancient Acharyas to gain and update one‟s own knowledge. In Ancient India, the “Gurukula” system of education was the method of the Ayurvedic training that was generally followed. Today, the teacher of Ayurveda is expected not only to be well versed in the theoretical concepts of books; he/she is expected to be a practically oriented. The „memory oriented‟ teaching in Ayurveda has to become „understanding oriented‟. The classics of Ayurveda have explained in detail about the various means to attain the knowledge both helpful for the teacher as well as the learner. So this present evaluation highlights the teaching and learning methodology adopted by our ancient Acharyas. Aim: Exploring how the methods of teaching and learning in Ayurvedic education have evolved over time, blending traditional wisdom with contemporary innovations. Methodology: Critical Examination: Analyzing ancient teaching and learning methods from Ayurvedic classics 1. Innovative Modifications: Proposing changes to traditional methods without altering the core principles of teaching and learning

Keywords: Comprehensive nature of ancient knowledge; Methodology for Ayurveda shastra; Modern aspect of teaching and learning.