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    Moodle is an open-source Learning Management System (LMS) that provides educators with the tools and features to create and manage online courses. It allows educators to organize course materials, create quizzes and assignments, host discussion forums, and track student progress. Moodle is highly flexible and can be customized to meet the specific needs of different institutions and learning environments.

    Moodle supports both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments, enabling educators to host live webinars, video conferences, and chat sessions, as well as providing a variety of tools that support self-paced learning, including videos, interactive quizzes, and discussion forums. The platform also integrates with other tools and systems, such as Google Apps and plagiarism detection software, to provide a seamless learning experience.

    Moodle is widely used in educational institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and corporate training programs. It is well-suited to online and blended learning environments and distance education programs. Additionally, Moodle's accessibility features make it a popular choice for learners with disabilities, ensuring that courses are inclusive and accessible to all learners.

    The Moodle community is an active group of users, developers, and educators who contribute to the platform's development and improvement. The community provides support, resources, and documentation for users, as well as a forum for sharing ideas and best practices. Moodle releases regular updates and improvements, ensuring that the platform remains up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

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Available courses

PEDAGOGY OF LANGUAGE

More Than Words: The Magic of Mother Language

This four-week course, More Than Words: The Magic of Mother Language, is designed for B.Ed student-teachers to explore the educational, cultural, and psychological significance of the mother tongue in the teaching-learning process. The course emphasizes how a learner’s first language plays a vital role in cognitive development, emotional expression, identity formation, and meaningful classroom participation. It aims to help future teachers understand the strong connection between language, culture, and learning outcomes.

The course begins by introducing the concept of mother tongue and its role in children’s language acquisition and overall development. Student-teachers examine how learning in one’s home language enhances comprehension, confidence, and critical thinking. The second phase focuses on the role of mother tongue in education systems, highlighting multilingual realities in classrooms and reviewing educational policies that promote mother-tongue–based instruction.

In the third week, the course shifts toward practical pedagogy. Student-teachers learn inclusive teaching strategies suitable for linguistically diverse classrooms, including bilingual approaches, translanguaging practices, and activity-based learning methods. Emphasis is placed on creating supportive learning environments where students’ linguistic backgrounds are respected and used as learning resources rather than barriers.

The final week concentrates on developing teaching-learning materials and assessment practices that incorporate local languages and cultural contexts. Participants engage in lesson planning, storytelling activities, and reflective practices that encourage the integration of mother language into everyday teaching. The course also promotes the use of local stories, community knowledge, and culturally relevant examples to make learning more meaningful and accessible.

Overall, this course prepares future educators to become culturally responsive and inclusive teachers who recognize the value of linguistic diversity. By the end of the programme, student-teachers gain both theoretical understanding and practical skills to effectively use mother tongue as a powerful tool for enhancing learning, promoting equity, and preserving cultural heritage within educational settings.