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Unit 1 : Teaching Aptitude

1. Teaching
2. Learner's characteristics
3. Factors affecting teaching
4. Methods of teaching in Institutions of higher learning
5. Teaching support system
6. Evaluation systems

Unit 2: Research Aptitude

1. Introduction to research
2. Methods of research
3. Steps of research
4. Thesis and article writing
5. Application of ICT in research
6. Research ethics

Unit 3: Communication
1. Introduction to communication
2. Effective communication
3. Barriers to effective communication
4. Mass-Media and Society

Unit 4: Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude

1. Types of reasoning
2. Number series, Letter series, Codes and relationships
3. Mathematical Aptitude

Unit 5: Logical Reasoning

1. Understanding the structure of arguments
2. Evaluating and distinguishing deductive and inductive reasoning
3. Analogies
4. Venn diagram
5. Indian logic
6. Pramanas
7. Structure and kinds of Anumana, Vyapti and Hetvabhasa

Unit 6: Data interpretation

1. Sources, acquisition and classification of data
2. Quantitative and qualitative data
3. Graphical representation and mapping of data
4. Data interpretation
5. Data and governance

Unit 7: Information and communication technology (ICT)

1. ICT: general abbreviations and terminology
2. Basics of internet, intranet, E-mail, audio and video conferencing
3. Digital initiatives in higher education
4. ICT and governance

Unit 8: People, development and environment

1. Development and environment
2. Human and environment interaction
3. Environmental issues
4.Impacts of pollutants on human health
5. Natural and energy resources
6. Natural hazards and disasters
7. Environmental protection act (1986)

Unit 9: Higher education system

1. Institutions of higher learning and education in ancient india
2. Evolution of higher learning and research in post independence india
3. Types of learning programmes in india
4. Professional, technical and skill based education
5. Value education and environmental education
6. Policies, governance and administration

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