Dear friends,
As we planned, on behalf of our NGO activity in the name of "Together We Can" Independence Day celebrated in Government Elementary school in kothamangalam, Karur. We four (Karthik, Saravanan, Kathiravan and his brother Ranjith) went on Aug 15th morning 8.30A.m. to school. The flag hasting is done by village President Ms. Danalakshmi followed by National anthem and sweet & prize distribution. We have arranged a various competitions to the students. The prizes were distributed for Winner, runner as well as for participants on this occasion .
After the function, We discussed with the head master of the school Mr.Kamaal and class teacher Ms.Nagarathinam regarding the basic facilities needed and about the new education systems. They explained about their new education systems(Activity Based Learning) and currently there are 38 students for the class I to V.
About Activity Based Learning :
Activity Based Learning have been introduced in all schools from 1 to 4th Standards. The children learning at their own pace, individually or in small groups, with the teacher in a facilitating role. There were no textbooks, and only a couple of workbooks. There were low-level blackboards on which children could write or draw by themselves.The expected scene of a teacher at the head of the class with rows of children in front of her would be hard to find. Instead, one can see children are sitting any fashion, practicing learning on some task or other, some working with attention, some is fetching materials, some watching others. A few may be talking; one may be looking out of the window. A child may look at you for a minute and get back to his or her work. The teacher is not obvious; perhaps she is in the midst of a group of children. A hum of activity may be heard.
Benefits of ABL approach
Ø Children learn on their pace.
Ø Provision of more time for self-directed learning and teacher directed learning is reduced considerably.
Ø Group learning, mutual learning and self learning are promoted.
Ø Teachers teaching time is judiciously distributed among children. Only needy children are addressed by teachers.
Ø Children's participation in every step is ensured in the process of learning.
Ø Evaluation is inbuilt in the system it is done without the child knowing it.
Ø Periodical absence of child from school is properly addressed.
Ø Classroom transaction is based on child's needs and interests.
Ø Freedom to child in learning as he chooses his activity.
Ø Multigrade and multilevel in learning is effectively addressed.
Ø No child can move to the next higher step of learning unless attains the previous one.
Ø Sense of achievement boosts child's confidence and morale.
Ø Attractive cards and activity create interest among children.
Ø Scope for child's development in creative and communicative skills.
Ø Children will have a feel of security as they sit in rounds in the groups.
Ø Children are allowed to move in the classroom as they choose their activity.
Ø Moreover the distance between the teacher and the child is largely reduced and the teacher acts as a facilitator rather than teacher.
Pls check the excel sheet for expenditure details
As we planned, on behalf of our NGO activity in the name of "Together We Can" Independence Day celebrated in Government Elementary school in kothamangalam, Karur. We four (Karthik, Saravanan, Kathiravan and his brother Ranjith) went on Aug 15th morning 8.30A.m. to school. The flag hasting is done by village President Ms. Danalakshmi followed by National anthem and sweet & prize distribution. We have arranged a various competitions to the students. The prizes were distributed for Winner, runner as well as for participants on this occasion .
After the function, We discussed with the head master of the school Mr.Kamaal and class teacher Ms.Nagarathinam regarding the basic facilities needed and about the new education systems. They explained about their new education systems(Activity Based Learning) and currently there are 38 students for the class I to V.
About Activity Based Learning :
Activity Based Learning have been introduced in all schools from 1 to 4th Standards. The children learning at their own pace, individually or in small groups, with the teacher in a facilitating role. There were no textbooks, and only a couple of workbooks. There were low-level blackboards on which children could write or draw by themselves.The expected scene of a teacher at the head of the class with rows of children in front of her would be hard to find. Instead, one can see children are sitting any fashion, practicing learning on some task or other, some working with attention, some is fetching materials, some watching others. A few may be talking; one may be looking out of the window. A child may look at you for a minute and get back to his or her work. The teacher is not obvious; perhaps she is in the midst of a group of children. A hum of activity may be heard.
Benefits of ABL approach
Ø Children learn on their pace.
Ø Provision of more time for self-directed learning and teacher directed learning is reduced considerably.
Ø Group learning, mutual learning and self learning are promoted.
Ø Teachers teaching time is judiciously distributed among children. Only needy children are addressed by teachers.
Ø Children's participation in every step is ensured in the process of learning.
Ø Evaluation is inbuilt in the system it is done without the child knowing it.
Ø Periodical absence of child from school is properly addressed.
Ø Classroom transaction is based on child's needs and interests.
Ø Freedom to child in learning as he chooses his activity.
Ø Multigrade and multilevel in learning is effectively addressed.
Ø No child can move to the next higher step of learning unless attains the previous one.
Ø Sense of achievement boosts child's confidence and morale.
Ø Attractive cards and activity create interest among children.
Ø Scope for child's development in creative and communicative skills.
Ø Children will have a feel of security as they sit in rounds in the groups.
Ø Children are allowed to move in the classroom as they choose their activity.
Ø Moreover the distance between the teacher and the child is largely reduced and the teacher acts as a facilitator rather than teacher.
Pls check the excel sheet for expenditure details
Thanks,
Karthik S
