Abhivyakti

In remote geographies even now the teaching methodologies are traditional and rote learning is a predominant way how children learn. This makes attending school a boring exercise and devoid of context thus pushing children out of school as they progress into upper grades. We are working to develop the government primary school as a conducive learning and discourse space for children and bring about systemic change in education.

In this three-year program, we work in our partner schools through

• Regular class practices – We are working with teachers in a language class and collaboratively prepare a teaching plan for a lesson from the course book, use children's literature to prepare the classroom practices according to the ability of the children and demonstrate how to manage the class in a way that each child is engaged.
• Exposure of quality literature for children - We establish reading corners from books available in school, doing different library activities to generate interest in reading children's literature and giving independent time to read books. These activities and the print-rich environment will scaffold the development of the foundational language of a child.
• Thematic workshop for children – We facilitate monthly workshops for children's language development. i.e. how to create a wall magazine, book reviews etc.
• Organizing academic sessions for teachers - Conduct quarterly sessions on language education,  library activities, perspectives of education, classroom management etc. Also, motivate teachers in creating a learning circle of teachers.
• Facilitating DIET level workshop for teachers- Workshop with teachers on language teaching and how to establish a vibrant school library through periodic DIET training.