Written by audarye Friday, 15 August 2008
Builds on the Certificate Level introductory module to Vaishnava Vedanta through a study of the major doctrines of prominent Vaishnava acharyas and their writings, the conditions of the formulation of their works, and the historical developments.
Teacher: Gopal Hari Dasa
Compares the various theories behind moral reasoning that we find in different cultures. Examine models of ethical thought in terms of their relevance and practical application to ISKCON, contemporary society, and traditional Vedic culture.
Teacher: Sesa Dasa
- Learn how to match teaching styles and methods to students' talents and preferred learning styles.
- Practice key skills such as:
- Developing strength, flexibility and dynamism in voice and body language
- Leading a whole-class discussion
- Setting up and running group-work
- Making the most of experiential learning
- Plan and deliver a forty-minute lesson
- Offer and receive constructive feedback, both qualitative and quantitative, oral and written, from self, peers and tutors.
- Experience fun, challenge and transformation
The TTC1 Certificate is a pre-requisite for this course (unless, and at the discretion of the VTE, the candidate has professional experience.) We strongly recommend candidates to get some experience of teaching in between these two courses. Students will receive a VTE Student Handbook, and successful candidates a VTE Certificate.
Teacher: Laxmimani Dasi
Aims to give students an appreciation for the beauty and utility of the Sanskrit language. Upon completing the course students will have acquired the skills necessary to embark on a deeper study of the Sanskrit language. The course will focus on those aspects of the language that are most useful for the study of Srila Prabhupada's books. These include a basic familiarity with:• the purpose of Sanskrit study
• the structure and scope of the language
• proper pronunciation of the alphabet
• frequently used verse meters
• rules of euphonic combination
• etymology and word derivation
Provides students with historical background on the life of Jiva Goswami and detailed knowledge of the structure and contents of his principal theological ideas, as presented in the Sat-sandarbhasTeacher: Radhika Ramana Dasa