Schools as Multi-Dimensional Learning spaces

An India Literacy Project (ILP) Initiative

What is our vision for Schools as Multi-Dimensional Learning spaces

children exude confidence

Schools where

children

probe while

learning

Schools where

Schools where

children learn by

listening and doing

children are voracious readers

Schools where

Schools where

teachers teach in

ways more than one

Schools where

children learn beyond Math and Science

Schools where

children are made

aware of their career

options

children are encouraged to

choose careers that

embrace and enhance local economies

Schools where

children learn

how to learn

Schools where

Children are

inspired to do

new things

Schools where

Where are we piloting this?

Impact Location

Gubbi

Pavagada

Gubbi

Our current pilots

Gubbi Taluk Pavagada

181 schools All Government Higher Primary and High

schools in entire Gubbi Taluk

16000+ Children Between 5th and 10th standard across Gubbi

900+ Number of teachers across all streams being

covered

10 schools Select Government Higher Primary and High

schools

800+ Children Between 5th and 10th standard across Pavagada

50+ Number of teachers across all streams being

covered

What does Schools as Multi-Dimensional Learning spaces mean?

Smart & Experiential classrooms

Inter-school competitions

Career guidance

Library

Low cost Math & Science lab

Computer lab

Enabling teachers

Components of School as a Multi-Dimensional Learning Space (MDLS)

Goal - Capable, Confident, Inquisitive, Value Aware Children

End Goal - Children who are

Smart Classroom Setup

Infrastructure (laptop, projector, speakers, digital content and experiment kits) for visual/experiential learning

Low cost Science/Math Kit

Provide every school with a low cost lab created using every day materials to teach math, science

Computer Lab

Teach basics of computers, simple productivity

tools and computational thinking.

Child Friendly Library

Organize existing books by reading levels and supplement with additional books in English, Mother tongue and Bi-lingual.

Enabling Teachers

Train teachers on alternate methods of teaching, creating lesson plans, managing classrooms better and more.

Inter-School Competitions

Provide a platform for expressing their ideas on science, social science, arts and computers

Career Counseling

Explain the various career options available both in their local economy and outside. Encourage children to think big and do more.

Regular monitoring, mentoring and training

Visit schools every week, help teachers, provide on job training, answer queries, fix infra issues, conduct exemplar classes and more

Our Plan for 2016 - 19

2013-14 1550 students, 7 schools

2014-15

2500 (6000) students 14 (100) schools

MDLS Journey

2012-13

200 students, 4 schools

20000 students, 200 schools 2015-16

MDLS > Multi-Dimensional Learning Space 2011-12

100 students

Many taluks across India Road ahead

40000 students, 400 schools 2016-19

Who are we?

ILP at a Glance

Why: To empower every individual with education/functional literacy and help them understand their rights and responsibilities

What: To be a catalyst for 100% literacy in India

How: Passionate volunteers making a difference everyday with a singular focused goal on literacy and education across seven chapters in US and India

ILP is a 501(c) 3 (US) / 80G (India) registered non-profit organization.

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