Impact Of Experiential Learning Approaches On Mathematical Aptitude In Pre- Service Teacher Trainees

Abstract

All-round development of the students which obtained through experience is the key factor of Education. NEP 2020 focuses on teaching and learning that will be conducted in a more interactive manner; questioning will be encouraged, and classroom sessions will be more fun for the students for a deeper and more experiential learning. It says that we have to close the gap in achievement of learning outcomes, classroom transactions will shift, towards competency-based learning and education. Experiential learning can exist without a teacher and relates solely to the meaning-making process of the individual's direct experience. Though gaining knowledge is an inherent process that occurs naturally a genuine learning experience is required. NEP 2020 also says that mathematics is required to develop all aspects and capabilities of learners. Our daily life is mostly enclosed with the subject that is closely related to Mathematical aptitude. It is based on logical thinking and it is very important to be known by teacher trainees because they are the ones to hone the new generation. Mathematical Aptitude involves the process for intellectual development of the learners. It is not that mathematical knowledge is only needed by the engineers, bankers or businessmen. Even the lesser known person of the society like vendor, laborer and other unskilled worker need the basic Mathematical knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to study the various experiential learning approaches on mathematical aptitude and to find the impact level of experiential learning approaches in pre-service teacher trainees. This paper deals with the concept of experiential learning on Mathematical aptitude, problems faced by pre-service teacher trainees through traditional learning, objectives of the study, concept to be taught to pre-service teacher trainees by different activities and ‘learning by doing’. The paper also discusses that through experiential learning how pre-service teacher trainees can develop the mathematical aptitude & innovative ideas