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=== Objective of the workshop ===
 
=== Objective of the workshop ===
 
The District Centre for English (DCE), Thrissur is organizing a workshop with the aim of enabling Government and aided primary and secondary school teachers to enrich their seminar presentations into academic papers for publishing, thereby strengthening their academic writing skills.
 
The District Centre for English (DCE), Thrissur is organizing a workshop with the aim of enabling Government and aided primary and secondary school teachers to enrich their seminar presentations into academic papers for publishing, thereby strengthening their academic writing skills.
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=== Participant Information ===
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Kindly fill out [https://teacher-network.in/limesurvey/index.php/389443?lang=en this questionnaire] so that the organizers have a good understanding of the articles you are working on and your expectations from the workshop. Please click [https://teacher-network.in/limesurvey/index.php/389443?lang=en here] for the questionnaire.
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=== Checklist of activities for each teacher ===
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Each teacher should
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# fill the [https://teacher-network.in/limesurvey/index.php/389443?lang=en participant information form]
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# [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Learn_Freeplane#Installation install Freeplane] Concept mapping software, on the laptop they will bring to the workshop
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# create a simple concept map on any topic, e.g. Thrisssur.
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# read the articles provided as links on this page
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===Introduction===
 
===Introduction===
 
District Centres of English (DCEs) were established in Kerala in 1989 under the Department of General Education to provide specialized training for English language teachers in government and aided schools. DCEs function under the administrative oversight of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), offering specialized training for English educators at the primary and secondary levels. Since their inception, DCEs have been conducting structured training programmes, seminars, workshops, and other empowerment initiatives for English Language Teachers across districts, thus providing opportunities for teachers to grow professionally by focusing on innovative techniques, methods, and approaches to teaching English.  
 
District Centres of English (DCEs) were established in Kerala in 1989 under the Department of General Education to provide specialized training for English language teachers in government and aided schools. DCEs function under the administrative oversight of the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), offering specialized training for English educators at the primary and secondary levels. Since their inception, DCEs have been conducting structured training programmes, seminars, workshops, and other empowerment initiatives for English Language Teachers across districts, thus providing opportunities for teachers to grow professionally by focusing on innovative techniques, methods, and approaches to teaching English.  
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| Session 2 || 10:30 to 11:15 AM || Interactive session on writing: Writing as Carpentry
 
| Session 2 || 10:30 to 11:15 AM || Interactive session on writing: Writing as Carpentry
|Write up and podcast
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|Reading from M.T. Vasudevan Nair (Chapter 1 from [https://www.scribd.com/document/690191919/Kathikante-Panippura-by-MT-Vasudevan-Nair Kathikante Panippura]), [https://cloud.itforchange.net/s/sCcQC6Z2RorSEP8 Brief notes on writing], [https://cloud.itforchange.net/s/pnTnFzwkZEsBxek podcast in English], [https://cloud.itforchange.net/s/kfZHxJqAp7bEWsT മലയാളം ഓഡിയോ]
 
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| Tea Break || 11:15 to 11:30 AM
 
| Tea Break || 11:15 to 11:30 AM
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| Session 4 || 2 to 3:30 PM || Creation of digital concept maps by teachers (on the papers they presented)
 
| Session 4 || 2 to 3:30 PM || Creation of digital concept maps by teachers (on the papers they presented)
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We will break into 3 sub-groups for this activity. One resource person will participate in each group
 
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| Session 6 || 4:45 to 5:00 PM || Interactive session: ‘Reading for Writing’ and Accessing academic articles (assigning article for reading)
 
| Session 6 || 4:45 to 5:00 PM || Interactive session: ‘Reading for Writing’ and Accessing academic articles (assigning article for reading)
|[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/49617664_We_learn_to_write_by_reading_but_writing_can_make_you_smarter_We_learn_to_write_by_reading_but_writing_can_make_you_smarter#fullTextFileContent We learn to write by reading - Krashen]
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|[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/49617664_We_learn_to_write_by_reading_but_writing_can_make_you_smarter_We_learn_to_write_by_reading_but_writing_can_make_you_smarter#fullTextFileContent We learn to write by reading - Krashen], [https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/reading-to-write/ Reading to Write]
 
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| Day 2
 
| Day 2
 
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| Session 1 || 10:00 to 11:30 AM || “Free writing”
 
| Session 1 || 10:00 to 11:30 AM || “Free writing”
|Free Writing - what and how
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|[[Digital Tools for supporting writing|Free Writing - what and how]]
 
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| Tea Break || 11:30 to 11:45 AM
 
| Tea Break || 11:30 to 11:45 AM
 
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| Session 2 || 11:45 to 1:00 PM || Academic writing: Writing the first draft of the paper (in small groups with peer and resource person support)
 
| Session 2 || 11:45 to 1:00 PM || Academic writing: Writing the first draft of the paper (in small groups with peer and resource person support)
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|[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/multilingual/multilingual_students/key_concepts_for_writing_in_north_american_colleges/stages_of_the_writing_process.html Stages of the Writing Process] [from Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University]
 
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| Lunch || 1:00 to 2:00 PM
 
| Lunch || 1:00 to 2:00 PM
 
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| Session 3 || 2:00 to 3:30 PM || Peer Feedback  and discussion in small groups  
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| Session 3 || 2:00 to 3:30 PM || Brief 20 minute session on the use of AI for writing; Peer Feedback  and discussion in small groups  
 
(Each group member reads one paper of their peer and notes down comments/feedback. Then all members present this feedback to the whole group)
 
(Each group member reads one paper of their peer and notes down comments/feedback. Then all members present this feedback to the whole group)
 
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| Session 4 || 3:45 to 4:45 || Final revisions in the draft, digitizing if needed  
 
| Session 4 || 3:45 to 4:45 || Final revisions in the draft, digitizing if needed  
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|[https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/multilingual/multilingual_students/key_concepts_for_writing_in_north_american_colleges/reference_and_citation_in_writing.html Reference and Citation in Writing] (from OWL, Purdue)
 
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| Session 5 || 4:45 to 5:00 PM || Possible Way forward; journaling for continued learning
 
| Session 5 || 4:45 to 5:00 PM || Possible Way forward; journaling for continued learning
|Skill Will matrix - Understanding Ability and Willingness to Write, to explore possible CPD
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|[[:File:Reflecting on the ‘skill-will’ matrix for ‘writing’.odt|Skill Will Matrix]] - Understanding Ability and Willingness to Write, to explore possible CPD
 
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=== Paper Presenters and Facilitators ===
 
=== Paper Presenters and Facilitators ===
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! Name of the teacher !! Paper Title  
 
! Name of the teacher !! Paper Title  
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| Ms. Anila R, UPST, GUPS Paralikkad ||[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#Enhancing_English_Language_Proficiency_in_Primary_School_Children_through_Integrated_Dance.2C_Acting.2C_and_Games|[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Enhancing_English_Language_Proficiency_in_Primary_School_Children_through_Integrated_Dance.2C_Acting.2C_and_Games Enhancing English Grammar Conceptualization and Retention through Integrated Acting and Dance Techniques]
 
| Ms. Anila R, UPST, GUPS Paralikkad ||[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#Enhancing_English_Language_Proficiency_in_Primary_School_Children_through_Integrated_Dance.2C_Acting.2C_and_Games|[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Enhancing_English_Language_Proficiency_in_Primary_School_Children_through_Integrated_Dance.2C_Acting.2C_and_Games Enhancing English Grammar Conceptualization and Retention through Integrated Acting and Dance Techniques]
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| [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1132014.pdf Improving Students’ Vocabulary Mastery by Using Total Physical Response]
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| JK
 
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| Ms. Anitha Hassan, LPST, GLPS Ottupara || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#100_days_100_reading_cards_.E2.80.93_An_Effective_Strategy_for_Improving_Reading_Skill_of_Children 100 days 100 reading cards - An Effective Strategy for Improving Reading Skill of Children]
 
| Ms. Anitha Hassan, LPST, GLPS Ottupara || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#100_days_100_reading_cards_.E2.80.93_An_Effective_Strategy_for_Improving_Reading_Skill_of_Children 100 days 100 reading cards - An Effective Strategy for Improving Reading Skill of Children]
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| [https://jelr.greadc.org/index.php/jelr/article/view/12/7 Effectiveness of Flash Card Media To Improve Early Childhood English Letter and Vocabulary Recognition in Reading]
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| JK
 
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| Ms..Arathy K R, LPST, GHSS Villadam || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#Importance_of_evolving_texts_parallel_to_textbooks Importance of evolving texts parallel to textbooks]  
 
| Ms..Arathy K R, LPST, GHSS Villadam || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#Importance_of_evolving_texts_parallel_to_textbooks Importance of evolving texts parallel to textbooks]  
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| [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwX_4TnQxtU Stories as Pedagogy]
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| MI
 
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| Ms. Aswathi Mohanan, UPST, NSUPS West Koratty || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#Puppetry_in_English_Classroom Puppetry in English Classroom]  
 
| Ms. Aswathi Mohanan, UPST, NSUPS West Koratty || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php?title=Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts&action=submit#Puppetry_in_English_Classroom Puppetry in English Classroom]  
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| [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212334.pdf Puppet as a Pedagogical Tool: A Literature]
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[https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1212334.pdf Review]
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| MI
 
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| Ms. Bindu K, LPST, RSLPS Engakkad || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Discourse_becomes_easy Discourse becomes easy]
 
| Ms. Bindu K, LPST, RSLPS Engakkad || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Discourse_becomes_easy Discourse becomes easy]
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| [https://www.journal-dogorangsang.in/no_2_Online_22/67_aug.pdf How Discourse Oriented Pedagogy Facilitates Collaborative Learning]
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| MI
 
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| Elizabeth Poulose, UPST, St. Pius Xth UPS Wadakkanchery ||[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Theatrical_Pedagogy:_Fostering_Learning_through_Acting_in_the_English_Classroom|[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Theatrical_Pedagogy:_Fostering_Learning_through_Acting_in_the_English_Classroom Theatrical Pedagogy: Fostering Learning through Acting in the English Classroom]
 
| Elizabeth Poulose, UPST, St. Pius Xth UPS Wadakkanchery ||[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Theatrical_Pedagogy:_Fostering_Learning_through_Acting_in_the_English_Classroom|[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Theatrical_Pedagogy:_Fostering_Learning_through_Acting_in_the_English_Classroom Theatrical Pedagogy: Fostering Learning through Acting in the English Classroom]
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| [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1184311.pdf Theater for Language Teaching and Learning: The E Theater, a Holistic Methodology]
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| JK
 
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| Ms. Kulirma Beevi, LPST, SPKCMMGUPS Madayikonam ||[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Enhancing_Primary_Level_Learners.27_Writing_Skills_through_Picture_Description:_A_Comprehensive_Pedagogical_Approach|[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Enhancing_Primary_Level_Learners.27_Writing_Skills_through_Picture_Description:_A_Comprehensive_Pedagogical_Approach Enhancing Enhancing Primary Level Learners' Writing Skills through Picture Description: A Comprehensive Pedagogical Approach]
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| Ms. Kulirma Beevi, LPST, SPKCMMGUPS Madayikonam ||[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Enhancing_Primary_Level_Learners.27_Writing_Skills_through_Picture_Description:_A_Comprehensive_Pedagogical_Approach|[https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Enhancing_Primary_Level_Learners.27_Writing_Skills_through_Picture_Description:_A_Comprehensive_Pedagogical_Approach Enhancing Primary Level Learners' Writing Skills through Picture Description: A Comprehensive Pedagogical Approach]
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| [https://mjltm.org/article-1-520-en.pdf The Use of Pictures in Improving Students’ Writing], [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1171736.pdf The Use of Picture Descriptions in Enhancing Communication Skills]
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[https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1171736.pdf Amongst Eighth-Grade Learners of English as a Foreign Language]
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| JK
 
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| Ms.Meenu Krishnan, UPST, NHSS Irinjalakuda || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Fun_Learning_through_Word_Games_-An_Effective_Tool_for_Improving_Vocabulary Fun Learning through Word Games -An Effective Tool for Improving Vocabulary]
 
| Ms.Meenu Krishnan, UPST, NHSS Irinjalakuda || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Fun_Learning_through_Word_Games_-An_Effective_Tool_for_Improving_Vocabulary Fun Learning through Word Games -An Effective Tool for Improving Vocabulary]
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| [https://www.atlantis-press.com/proceedings/asiacall-2-21/125967408 Using Word Games to Improve Vocabulary Retention in Middle School EFL Classes]  (Download [https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125967408.pdf here])
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| MI
 
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| Ms. Meenu Vincent, HST, St.Sebastian's HS Chittattukara || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Fostering_the_need_for_Global_Connectivity_by_ingraining_the_Relevance_of_Spoken_English_in_High_School_learners Fostering the need for Global Connectivity by ingraining the Relevance of Spoken English in High School learners]
 
| Ms. Meenu Vincent, HST, St.Sebastian's HS Chittattukara || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Fostering_the_need_for_Global_Connectivity_by_ingraining_the_Relevance_of_Spoken_English_in_High_School_learners Fostering the need for Global Connectivity by ingraining the Relevance of Spoken English in High School learners]
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| [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Parupalli-Rao/publication/334282978_THE_ROLE_OF_ENGLISH_AS_A_GLOBAL_LANGUAGE/links/5d21b86e299bf1547c9effdb/THE-ROLE-OF-ENGLISH-AS-A-GLOBAL-LANGUAGE.pdf The Role of English as a Global Language]
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| MI
 
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| Ms. Remya Gopal, HST, NHSS Irinjalakuda || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Unlocking_World:_Transformative_Power_and_Endless_Adventures_Found_in_Reading.21 Unlocking World: Transformative Power and Endless Adventures Found in Reading!]
 
| Ms. Remya Gopal, HST, NHSS Irinjalakuda || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#Unlocking_World:_Transformative_Power_and_Endless_Adventures_Found_in_Reading.21 Unlocking World: Transformative Power and Endless Adventures Found in Reading!]
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| Mr. Shibu E P, UPST, GWLPS Ponnore || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#E-LIFE_.28English_Learning_Interestingly_Fluently_and_Effectively.29_.E2.80.93_A_Programme_for_Developing_communication_skills_and_confidence_LP_and_UP_students E-LIFE (English Learning Interestingly Fluently and Effectively) – A Programme for Developing communication skills and confidence LP and UP students]
 
| Mr. Shibu E P, UPST, GWLPS Ponnore || [https://teacher-network.in/OER/index.php/Teachers_writing_workshop_Thrissur_2024/abstracts#E-LIFE_.28English_Learning_Interestingly_Fluently_and_Effectively.29_.E2.80.93_A_Programme_for_Developing_communication_skills_and_confidence_LP_and_UP_students E-LIFE (English Learning Interestingly Fluently and Effectively) – A Programme for Developing communication skills and confidence LP and UP students]
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| [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1216784.pdf Activity-Based Teaching, Student Motivation and Academic]
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[https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1216784.pdf Achievement] [https://www-smilefoundationindia-org.translate.goog/blog/how-activity-based-learning-can-help-in-knowledge-retention/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=ml&_x_tr_hl=ml&_x_tr_pto=tc പ്രവർത്തനത്തെ അടിസ്ഥാനമാക്കിയുള്ള പഠനം എങ്ങനെ അറിവ് നിലനിർത്താൻ സഹായിക്കും?]
 
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