Adapting Udaan Approach in Operationalising Special Training

-by Seema RajputTechnical specialist, GEP, CARE India

srajput@careindia.org

RTE & SPECIAL TRAINING

Free & compulsory education for every child in a neighbourhood school till completion of elementary education

It makes provisions for a non-admitted child to be admitted to an age appropriate class

It provides for development of curriculum in consonance with the values enshrined in the Constitution Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

KEY AREAS TO FOCUS FOR A SPECIAL TRAINING PROGRAM

Community mobilisation for bringing children in school,

Teachers and their Capacity building,

Child centred milestones & age appropriate curriculum,

Pedagogical processes &

Psychosocial support

KEY LEARNINGS.....

The approaches used in Udaan found relevance in different marginalised settings

The approaches were relevant because it rested on the universal value of equity and appreciation of the diversity that existed.

The processes designed were reflective, which made contextualisation easily possible

There was an organic linkage built between the child and other stake holders

Are you ready to compromise with these non-negotiables, if you want us to school?