We believe that our attempts at micro-level qualitative
improvements and innovations in children's education need to
be reinforced by developing a climate of support within the educational
community, parents and the general public. The CLR has developed
a range of advocacy activities to generate this public awareness
and support.
Primary Mathematics Exhibition
The CLR has designed
an exhibition in Marathi which depicts the functional mathematics
skills that children in primary schools and non-formal educational
centres need to learn, and the methods and materials required
to teach these skills. It has been staged in collaboration with
government agencies at a number of locations in Maharashtra.
Designed to travel, the exhibition has been viewed by thousands
of parents and teachers, and other members of the educational
community.
Raising Awareness About Improving Rural Primary
School Design And Facilities
Both within and outside the educational
community, the CLR actively promotes the understanding that children
learn best when their schools and classrooms are designed properly,
and provided with adequate indoor and outdoor facilities.
The
CLR has developed an audio-visual training series depicting improvements
required in rural primary school design and facilities. This
series entitled " A Better School For Every Child" is
aimed at audiences ranging from state and district level administrators
and engineers, to teachers and village education committee members.
Components of "A Better School For
Every Child”
Focussing on the building of new primary schools,
the components cover issues from location and site planning,
to exploring various design and low-cost technology options. "A
Better School For Every Child" also provides concrete suggestions
on improving indoor and outdoor rural school facilities, ranging
from blackboards and storage to toilets and playgrounds.
An important
component of this series is an 8 ½ minute
video film entitled "The Magic School Mat", for general
public viewing. It depicts the transformation of a typical rundown
village primary school after the entry of the magic mat, which
catalyses the entire school and village community to improve
their school, and ends with the message "Together We Can
Make A Better School For Every Child".
The video CDs are
presently available in English for decision makers at state and
district level. The animation video film on CD is also available in Marathi and Hindi, as they have been used
to promote village level discussions.
Training
VCDs
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Magic
School Mat
An animation video film available on CD which communicates
a powerful message about the dismal state of our rural
schools and the responsibility of Village Education Committee
(VEC) members and community groups to improve the situation.
Available in English, Marathi & Hindi. (Rs.150.00) |
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Planning and Designing New Rural Primary Schools and Classrooms
This film on CD promotes understanding of the major planning and design issues among all those who may be concerned with, or directly involved in, the building of new primary schools and classroom. Available only in English.
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Improving Rural Primary School Facilities
This film on CD explores various issues in the provision and design of indoor and outdoor school facilities, and provides specific suggestions on how to improve them in existing rural primary schools. Available only in English.
(Rs.275.00) |
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If you would like
to order any of these VCDs, please email clr@vsnl.com. Prices mentioned here
are valid only for Indian editions, and for purchases
in India. All prices are subject to change without notice. |
CLR ACTIVITIES IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Inservice Training of Trainers, Teachers and
Instructors in Teaching Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Teaching of English as a
Second Language
Training Materials / Videos
Teaching-Learning
Materials
Audio-Visual Series for Environmental Studies
Consultancy
Advocacy Activities
Examples
of Agencies Requesting CLR Technical Support
Documentation
