Research Article
The Importance of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) for Undergraduate Students
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
47-53
Received:
13 April 2025
Accepted:
26 August 2025
Published:
23 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijetl.20250303.11
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Abstract: The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents a holistic and indigenous framework of understanding that spans disciplines such as mathematics, astronomy, architecture, medicine (Ayurveda), governance, education, arts, and philosophy. For centuries, it has shaped the intellectual and cultural fabric of the Indian subcontinent. In the contemporary academic landscape, the integration of IKS in undergraduate curricula is crucial for fostering critical thinking, ethical values, sustainability, and national identity among students. This paper explores the relevance and application of IKS in undergraduate education, reviewing historical and modern perspectives, analyzing existing policies like the National Education Policy 2020, and highlighting case studies of institutions integrating IKS. A qualitative methodology based on secondary data analysis is used to study the current discourse, leading to a synthesis of insights regarding how IKS can enrich modern education systems. The integration of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) into undergraduate education has gained renewed focus in recent years, particularly with the introduction of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. IKS refers to the indigenous knowledge traditions developed in the Indian subcontinent over millennia, spanning fields such as philosophy, mathematics, medicine, astronomy, linguistics, agriculture, architecture, ethics, and arts. Scholars and policymakers increasingly argue that a reintroduction of this knowledge can enrich the modern education system and foster a stronger cultural and intellectual identity among students.
Abstract: The Indian Knowledge System (IKS) represents a holistic and indigenous framework of understanding that spans disciplines such as mathematics, astronomy, architecture, medicine (Ayurveda), governance, education, arts, and philosophy. For centuries, it has shaped the intellectual and cultural fabric of the Indian subcontinent. In the contemporary aca...
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Research Article
The ER-IR Approach and Its Impact on the Enhancement of First-Year University Students' Reading Comprehension at Al Ghad International College
Mohammed Hassan Abdel Rahman Ibrahim*
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
54-66
Received:
22 May 2025
Accepted:
11 June 2025
Published:
23 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijetl.20250303.12
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Abstract: The aim of this research study is threefold. First, it investigates the effects of the ER-IR Approach on the enhancement of college students' reading comprehension. The participants are first-year university students studying applied medical sciences who experience significant difficulties in their prior literary studies. Second, it responds to current research demonstrating how reading strategies can improve students' and teachers' thoughts, reading processes, and achievements. Third, it addresses the need to enhance students' metacognitive knowledge, monitor skills and approaches, and assist progress in applied medical sciences. The study employed a quasi-experimental design, and the intervention lasted for 75 learning hours. A total of 36 male students, aged 18 to 30, were selected and allocated to an experimental group that received treatment and a control group that did not receive treatment. A pre-test and post-test of reading comprehension were conducted to collect quantitative data, and structured interviews were used to identify students' views on the impact of the ER-IR Approach. One-way ANOVA, box plots, and thematic analysis were utilised in the data analysis. The findings revealed that participants in the experimental group made remarkable progress in reading comprehension skills. The study indicated that implementing the ER-IR technique as a method of teaching could enhance EFL students' reading comprehension and train teachers on strategies that support low-achievers' reading abilities.
Abstract: The aim of this research study is threefold. First, it investigates the effects of the ER-IR Approach on the enhancement of college students' reading comprehension. The participants are first-year university students studying applied medical sciences who experience significant difficulties in their prior literary studies. Second, it responds to cur...
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