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Teaching Political Science

I find a Career in Teaching Political Science very interesting. For me understanding Why I want to choose a Career in Teaching Political Science is phenomenally more important than figuring out How to get into Teaching Political Science. While I was searching for reliable information about a Career in Teaching Political Science, I came across this amazing page: https://www.lifepage.in/careers/teaching-political-science-1

Jyoti Hirani’s point of view!

Jyoti Hirani has worked in Teaching Political Science for 33 years & 2 months. Jyoti Hirani has worked in Teaching Political Science as PGT Political Science Teacher in The Mother’s International School. In Jyoti Hirani’s own words, this is how Jyoti Hirani got into Teaching Political Science: “After doing my schooling from St. Mary Convent Senior Secondary School, Ajmer, I did my BA (Honors) & MA in Political Science from Govt College, Ajmer. Thereafter, I did my B Ed from DAV College, Ajmer and then did Ph D in Political Awakening and Freedom Movement in Ajmer (1857-1947) from University of Rajasthan. In 1985, I started teaching as a PGT Political Science at St Anthony Senior Secondary school and currently teaching at The Mother s international School, New Delhi. I have more than 30 years of experience in teaching. I received the State Teachers Awards in 2015 by the Delhi Government for my exceptional devotion and was also awarded National Teacher’s Award in 2017 by CBSC. I have written a book named Political Theory based on class XI syllabus and my book was appreciated & awarded by NCERT.”

Career Video on Teaching Political Science

In a video, Jyoti Hirani has talked about various aspects of a Career in Teaching Political Science. Jyoti Hirani started by explaining Teaching Political Science as: “Teaching is the process of attending to people s needs, experiences and feelings, and making specific interventions to help them learn particular things. They are grouping together teaching, learning and assessment. Political science is a subject which deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts, and political behavior. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics which is commonly thought of as determining of the distribution of power and resources.” The video gave me so much food for thought.

We all know that only 10% of what is taught in Teaching Political Science is actually used in real life. The education section of the video clearly explained what is the 10% needed in Teaching Political Science. Jyoti Hirani touches upon these in the Education section of the Video:

• Teaching Methods
• Social Science Disciplines
• Policy Decisions
• International Relations
• ICT
• Indian Constitution

Anyone aspiring for this Career needs to understand that Skill development is crucial for success.
Jyoti Hirani then explains why these Skills are essential for a Career in Teaching Political Science:

• Upgradation
• Presentation Skills
• Communication Skills

It is important to get an understanding of the Positives of this Career.
Jyoti Hirani believes that the following are some of the Positives of a Career in Teaching Political Science:

• Recognition
• Monetary Benefits
• Shaping Student s Future

Challenges are the other side of Positives and this Career is no exception.
And, Jyoti Hirani believes that one needs to prepare for following Challenges of a Career in Teaching Political Science:

• 24*7 Work
• Lack Of Awareness

In the final section of the video Jyoti Hirani talks about How a day goes in a Career in Teaching Political Science. This video is by far the best video on a Career in Teaching Political Science, that I have ever come across. To see the full Talk, one needs to install the LifePage Career Talks App. Here is a direct deep link of the Video: https://lifepage.app.link/20180715-0001