CONSTITUTIONAL DESIGN
**Objective:**
- Understand the process of constitutional design and its significance in a democracy.
- Explore the features and principles of the Indian Constitution.
**Day 1: Introduction to Constitutional Design (60 mins)**
1. **Opening Discussion (15 mins):**
- Discuss the importance of a constitution in a democratic country.
- Encourage students to share their understanding of the term "constitutional design."
2. **Basic Concepts (45 mins):**
- Introduce fundamental concepts related to constitutional design, including the need for a constitution, its role, and its components.
- Discuss how a constitution provides a framework for governance.
**Day 2: Historical Context (60 mins)**
1. **Lecture (20 mins):**
- Provide a historical overview of the constitutional development in India.
- Discuss the impact of colonial rule on the constitutional aspirations of the nation.
2. **Discussion and Q&A (40 mins):**
- Engage students in a discussion on the challenges faced by the framers of the Indian Constitution.
- Encourage questions and reflections on the historical context.
**Day 3: Framing of the Indian Constitution (60 mins)**
1. **Lecture (20 mins):**
- Explore the process of framing the Indian Constitution, including the role of the Constituent Assembly and its members.
- Discuss key debates and decisions during the framing process.
2. **Visual Aids and Multimedia (40 mins):**
- Use visual aids or multimedia resources to showcase significant moments and personalities during the framing of the Indian Constitution.
- Facilitate a discussion on the contributions of leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
**Day 4: Features of the Indian Constitution (60 mins)**
1. **Lecture (20 mins):**
- Discuss the salient features of the Indian Constitution, including the Preamble, fundamental rights, and directive principles.
- Explain the principles of federalism, separation of powers, and parliamentary democracy.
2. **Group Activity (40 mins):**
- Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific feature of the Indian Constitution.
- Have groups create short presentations highlighting the importance and implications of their assigned feature.
**Day 5: Amendments and Reflection (60 mins)**
1. **Lecture (20 mins):**
- Introduce the concept of constitutional amendments and the importance of adapting the constitution to changing times.
- Discuss key amendments in the Indian Constitution.
2. **Class Discussion and Reflection (40 mins):**
- Engage students in a discussion on the role of constitutional amendments in ensuring the relevance and responsiveness of the constitution.
- Encourage reflections on the values embedded in the Indian Constitution.
**Assessment:**
- Evaluate students based on their participation in discussions, understanding demonstrated in activities, and any assignments or quizzes.
**Homework Assignment:**
Ask students to research and write a short essay on the significance of the Preamble in the Indian Constitution.
**Conclusion:**
Summarize the main concepts covered during the week, emphasizing the importance of constitutional design in shaping the democratic framework of a nation. Encourage students to appreciate the values and principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.