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Importance of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) in Government School Classrooms, India

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This course examines how Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) transform the classroom environment and student behavior in Indian government schools. Drawing on recent research and policy, it highlights TLM’s role in making learning active, multi-sensory, and inclusive. Learners will explore types of TLM (from low-cost manipulatives to digital media), understand pedagogical theories behind their use, review case studies (e.g. Tamil Nadu’s reforms), and learn how to overcome challenges in implementation. The course emphasizes a positive view: when well-designed and supported, TLM “provide valuable support and enhance the learning experience” for both teachers and students.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define Teaching-Learning Materials and list their various forms (physical, visual, audio, digital, etc.)

  • Explain the pedagogical value of TLM (active learning, multi-sensory engagement, motivation)

  • Analyze how TLM improve classroom atmosphere, student engagement and retention.

  • Identify challenges in implementing TLM in government schools and propose solutions (training, improvisation, policy support).

  • Design or select appropriate TLM for given lessons and assess their impact (assignments involve creating or critiquing TLM).

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  • This course examines how Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) transform the classroom environment and student behavior in Indian government schools. Drawing on recent research and policy, it highlights TLM’s role in making learning active, multi-sensory, and inclusive. Learners will explore types of TLM (from low-cost manipulatives to digital media), understand pedagogical theories behind their use, review case studies (e.g. Tamil Nadu’s reforms), and learn how to overcome challenges in implementation. The course emphasizes a positive view: when well-designed and supported, TLM “provide valuable support and enhance the learning experience” for both teachers and students.

Course Content

Importance of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) in Government School Classrooms, India
This course explores how Teaching–Learning Materials (TLM) transform classroom practice, learner behaviour, and learning outcomes in Indian government schools. Designed for educators, teacher-educators, curriculum planners, and education managers (from beginner to advanced levels), the course combines theory, policy, real-world case studies, and practical activities so learners can both understand and implement effective TLM strategies in low-resource settings. You will learn why TLM matter (through Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner), how multisensory and experiential materials improve attention, retention and motivation, and how traditional, improvised and digital TLM complement one another. The course shows how national initiatives (NEP 2020, NIPUN Bharat, DIKSHA, Samagra Shiksha/SSA) and successful state practices create enabling systems for TLM, and it addresses common barriers—funding, training, infrastructure—and realistic solutions. Structured into five progressive units, the course moves from foundational concepts to pedagogical theory, types and design of TLM, implementation and policy, and advanced/inclusive practices. Each unit offers evidence-based content, short case studies from Indian contexts, step-by-step guidance for low-cost TLM creation, and formative assessments (practical assignments and MCQ quizzes). Emphasis is on actionable learning: you will leave able to design, evaluate, and advocate for TLM that make classrooms more active, equitable and joyful. Ideal for practitioners who want practical, research-informed ways to replace rote teaching with hands-on, child-centred learning, this course converts policy ideals into classroom realities—one material, one lesson, and one student at a time.

  • Unit 1: Foundations of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM)
  • Unit 1 — Assessment Bank (Foundations of TLM)
  • Unit 2 — Pedagogical Foundations & Benefits of TLM
  • Assessment for Unit 2: Design and Development of Effective TLM

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