Teaching of Hindi : Course Code IX-A (VII)

Author: Dr. Satish Kumar

Dr. Satish Kumar has written this book for the B.Ed Pedagogy Course: Teaching of Hindi, a specialization subject offered in the 2nd Semester for students choosing Hindi as their teaching subject. Many universities list this course as Pedagogy of Hindi, Hindi Language Education, or Teaching of Hindi Language, and the book aligns fully with the NCTE syllabus used in B.Ed programs.

The book provides a clear and practical approach to teaching Hindi as a first or second language in schools. It explains how children acquire language, how teachers can develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and how to teach grammar and literature in an engaging way.

Aligned with the official B.Ed Teaching of Hindi syllabus, the book covers:

• Nature and importance of the Hindi language

• Aims and objectives of teaching Hindi at school level

• Language acquisition vs. language learning

• Teaching the four basic language skills:

  • Listening

  • Speaking

  • Reading

  • Writing

• Teaching methods: direct method, grammar-translation method, eclectic method

• Teaching vocabulary, pronunciation, functional Hindi & grammar

• Strategies for teaching prose, poetry, and composition

• Use of teaching aids: charts, flashcards, ICT tools, audio-visual materials

• Remedial teaching for children with Hindi language difficulties

• Assessment in Hindi: oral tests, dictation, composition evaluation, reading fluency checks

The book also emphasizes developing creativity, expression, and appreciation of Hindi literature through activities like storytelling, role-play, group reading, poem recitation, and classroom discussions.

This book is widely used in the following B.Ed pedagogy courses:

• Teaching of Hindi – 2nd Semester Pedagogy Course

• Pedagogy of Hindi Language

• Hindi Language Education practical components

• Micro-teaching and language lab practice

Overall, this book provides a strong theoretical and practical base for teaching Hindi effectively, making it essential for the Teaching of Hindi course in B.Ed programs.