Cause Project
by ISHA EDUCATION
$561,435.00
Donation Goal
Donation Goal
Project Details
Isha Vidhya is also taking a major step in bringing Isha Vidhya learning and methodology into government schools. 121 Govt. schools in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Villupuram, Thiruvallur, Salem and Kanchipuram Districts have been adopted. Various initiatives have been taken to improve the quality of education in these schools. The government has created the school infrastructure. We know that Isha Vidhya’s experience can be utilised to make a positive impact on the methodology and teaching environment in these schools.
Fundamental problems are tackled as follows:
The high student/teacher ratio limits the effectiveness of the education and does not take slow learners into consideration. Also, the teachers themselves have not been adequately trained. By hiring and training additional teachers, we are able to improve the quality of learning for all the children and by bringing the student-teacher ratio down to 35:1 from 50:1 or higher thus improving effectiveness in class.
We are also introducing English language interventions to teach English more effectively as a second language in these schools.
The holistic development of the child, through sports, arts and crafts, health, environmental education and music not only make school more interesting for children, but also offer essential elements for the all-round development of the child.
Interventions in government schools have started with:
hiring teachers to reduce the student-teacher ratio
hiring teachers for special instruction to integrate slow learners into the regular classes
adoption of a English language program for the whole school
adding hitherto neglected aspects like sports, yoga, arts & crafts and healthcare
basic training for teachers to adopt child friendly teaching methods: maintaining discipline without physical punishment, motivating children, lesson planning, access and use of classroom educational aids and digital content
We are confident that these upgrades in the quality of education will benefit thousands of children by providing them with a meaningful education.
Donation Deadline
Deadline Not Specified
Project Website
http://www.ishavidhya.org Project Location
# 14 A, C.a.theyvar Layout, Kannaperan Mills Road, Udayampalayam,, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,
641028
India.