Understanding the Landscape of Education in India
This three day workshop aims to instill a deeper understanding about the current landscape of education, different avenues of change possible, and the ways you can be a part of this journey. We will hear from people working at policy level and its implementation, people working at the grassroots, people making change within the system, as well as people finding their own path outside of it. This workshop is recommended for 20-30 year olds who are interested in education-related issues or are looking for ways to be a changemaker.
Some of the organizations that participated in this workshops earlier are Pratham, Google, Manzil, Kranti, Alohomora, Fourth Lion Consulting, IndusAction, Central Square Foundation, Principal of schools in HP education system, Poverty alleviation Lab, Infinite Engineers, Khan Academy, Teach For India, Sahaj Foundation, Earthjust and Aavishkaar.
Program Outline
Day 1
Educational policies in India
Understanding the educational landscape
Gaps between policy and implementation
Day 2
State of education in India – field visit
State of education – reports
The Change Makers in Education: Exploring the landscape
Day 3
Children speak
Stories from change makers
Experiencing the change
Hearing from the torch bearers
Alternative educators and parents who have chosen an alternative education for their children
What can you do and how?
Feedback and discussion
CUSTOMISATION All our camps and workshops can be modified to suit the requirements of our users. Topics and length of the workshops can be changed as per preference. We can also provide tailor-made sessions on topics that you would like to engage in. You provide the topic, we provide the training.
Recently we provided 2-sessions workshop on mathematical modelling of a pandemic for gifted students of Agastya Foundation and a special training workshop for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya supported by UNESCO.