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Teaching english literature in the contemporary classroom: challenges and pedagogical strategies
Authors
Dr. Balvirchandra B Rajurkar
Abstract
Teaching English literature in contemporary
undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) classrooms requires renewed
pedagogical strategies that respond to evolving educational policies and
technological advancements. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 advocates
a learner-centred, integrated, and flexible approach to pedagogy across
disciplines, including the humanities and literature, shifting away from
traditional route methods toward experiential and critical learning. In tandem,
emerging digital technologies; particularly artificial intelligence (AI);
present both opportunities and challenges for enhancing pedagogical practice.
While AI tools can support interactive learning and personalized feedback in
literature instruction, concerns remain about their ethical use and impact on
deep critical engagement with texts. This paper examines major pedagogical
challenges in teaching English literature at UG and PG levels, explores
innovations aligned with NEP 2020, and assesses the potential role of AI as a
pedagogical collaborator rather than a replacement for human instruction. By
critically synthesizing policy directives and contemporary literature on
technology integration, this study offers actionable strategies for educators
committed to robust, reflective, and adaptive teaching in the twenty-first
century.
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Pages:67-73
How to cite this article:
Dr. Balvirchandra B Rajurkar "Teaching english literature in the contemporary classroom: challenges and pedagogical strategies". International Journal of Advanced Education
, Vol 2, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 67-73
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