TAD working on collaboration for activity based learning of tribal students 

Srinagar August 12:(KNS)   Tribal Affairs Department conducted a preliminary coordination interaction with Japan based SHIN Education for activity based learning to be introduced in 100 tribal area schools as a pilot project which is aimed to be further expanded to more areas and schools with Government supported external funding with focus on areas with tribal population. 

Secretary, Tribal Affairs Department, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary held detailed meeting with SHIN representative   Takehiro Nakamura who made a presentation on the partnership programme. CEO Takanobu Tanaka joined the discussions through videoconference from Japan. OSD Mission Youth Tabish Saleem and other officers were also present on the consultative meeting.  

Tribal Affairs Department endeavours to strengthen primary education of students in remote tribal areas. Focus is on strengthening schools in catchment area of Eklavya Model Residential Schools and also covering migratory season schools. Apart from infrastructure support the programme will focus on key learning outcomes. 

The objectives of SHIN PROGRAM is not to improve child's abilities for a specific subject such as Mathematics and English, the programme rather focuses on creating strong fundamental for all subjects in children and improving 21st-century skills (Cognitive & Life skills) that are universally essential.

The programme includes hands-on activities like Understanding Skills, Logical thinking, Divergent thinking, Creativity, Imagination, Memory, Problem-solving, and Self - discipline , and focus on traits like Compassion, Responsibility, Friendship, Diligence, Courage, Perseverance, Honesty and Loyalty. It will leverage both technology and innovative methods of learning. Under this programme capacity building of teachers is also included. 

Learning with the programme is activity-based, interactive, motivative, integrated, flexible, and above all, very enjoyable. Furthermore, Japanese style group learning methods are aimed at improving life skills of children such as self-discipline, teamwork, perseverance, etc.
These methods will also be an eye-opening learning experience for teachers that they can utilize in many different situations.Under the pandemic situation, a Hybrid Style (Both Campus & Online Teaching) is proposed to be adopted. 

The collaborative programme is being planned in tune with National Education Policy and in coordination with School Education Department at district level. Tribal Research Institute, J&K will take up the pilot project along with action research and resource planning. Hostels of tribal Departemt will act nodal points at district level. The programme is being initiated for students for Class 1st, 2nd and 3rd in 100 schools being selected in tribal areas. This will be in addition to regular school course and curriculum.(KNS)

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