From IT labourer to foundational architect: an IKS-driven pedagogical framework for computer science & applications in India
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JSRD.5.S2.99-104Keywords:
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Paninian grammar, Nyaya philosophy, Algorithmic samskaras, PedagogyAbstract
The current landscape of Indian IT education is facing a crisis of 'Mechanical Reductionism'. Graduates are often trained as 'IT Labourers' skilled in syntax but deficient in foundational logic and mental resilience. This paper proposes a transformative framework based on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). By integrating Paninian Grammar (Linguistic Logic), Nyaya Philosophy (Cognitive Inference), and the 'Drashta' (Observer) paradigm, we aim to shift the educational goal from mere employability to 'Foundational Thought Leadership'. This model not only addresses technical skill gaps but also provides a psychological 'Circuit Breaker' for the systemic burnout prevalent in modern corporate culture.
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