Need For Learning Materials at Early Grades as Per Nai Talim in J&K – An Empirical Study

Abstract

Learning materials undoubtedly enrich teaching in every stage or grade of learning. Such materials keep children engaged in multi-faceted learning, thereby helping to build their abilities for the application of knowledge. Teaching and learning materials have proven to be strong forces to support learning of children. Quality learning materials are developed in accordance with different curricular frameworks that connect various disciplines of teaching and learning with big ideas, themes, and concepts. As such, they are the result of careful field testing and refinement. Various curriculum frameworks and policies have given due consideration to the supportive materials vis-à-vis learning outcomes, selection, content, area, grade/level appropriateness, age appropriateness, access, and storage, etc., within constrained environments. Keeping the importance of learning materials in view, the study on the topic was carried out in District Ganderbal of J&K with a sample size of 30 teachers working in KG sections.