e Learning and Teaching of English Literature

By:- Shri. Dnyaneshwar Kumar Khodave, Assistant Professor, M. A. (English), M. Ed., SET (English, Education)Roll No. 17, UGC-Human Resource Development Center,Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad

e-Learning: Definition & MeaningDefinition:- “Instructional content or learning experiences delivered or enabled by electronic technology is called e-Learning.”

e-Learning :- Characteristics

VisualInteractiveConciseEngagingRelevantFeasibleEmpowering

Differentiating Traditional Learning and e-Learning

Traditional Learning e-LearningTeacher CenteredSingle MediaIsolated WorkInfo. DeliveredFactual Based LearningBricks & BoardsPush Approach

Student Centered MultimediaCollaborative LearningInfo. ExchangedSkill Based LearningTechnology Enabled LearningPull Approach

Objectives of Teaching English LiteratureTo enable the student to –Understand various literary genres and forms.Understand various concepts in literary criticismImprove their ability to read literature in English with good

understanding and reflect over texts from different perspectivesMaintain and develop their desire and ability to learn English Develop students’ ability to read and react to literature on an

emotional level

Traditional Methods of Teaching English LiteratureLecture Method/ Chalk and Talk

MethodTeacher Centered One way teachingStudents’ participation is not

encouragedMonotonous/ dullNo scope for improvement of skillsIndividual attention is not possibleSingle Media

Use of e-Learning in Teaching of English LiteratureUse of ICT (Computers, Internet, Social Networking etc.)Flipped ClassroomWebinarsGroup of Teachers/ StudentsOnline PresentationsUse of Websites

E-Learning for Teachers of English Literature:- To update his own knowledge through websitesTo make classroom teaching interactiveTo implement various technological gadgets in the classTo encourage the students to be activeTo make his classroom teaching more interestingTo use multimedia in the classroomTo monitor students progress and improvementTo motivate students for self learningTo stimulate students literary talentTo be more resourceful

E-Learning for Students of English Literature:- To update their own knowledgeTo improve their understanding, application and skillsTo be more active in the TL processTo be collaborative To improve their critical and appreciation talentTo improve their creative talent

For Teachers and Students of English Literature:- Use of computers (for offline tasks)Use of internet (for online access)Watching various movies and dramas having literary valuesWatching interviews of well known novelist, poets, critics etcUse of various websites to get more knowledge about the

authors, their works and other criticsInteraction/ Exchange of opinions and views among the

teachers and students worldwideOnline purchase of Novels and other reference books etc

Open Session