Guftagu - December 2022
NalandaWay Foundation
Empowering children and adolescents through art and play-based interventions
NEWS AND DEVELOPMENT
1. The Ministry of Education released a report on the Unified District Information System for Education Plus 2021-22
The report presents information on school education in India. According to the report, The total enrollment in school education from primary to higher secondary in 2021-22 has increased by 19.36 lakh from the previous year. The Gross Enrollment Ratio has improved in the primary and secondary and higher secondary levels. The Gender Parity Index, enrolment of children belonging to OBC or SC/ST backgrounds has also shown an improvement. Read the detailed report here.
2. The Ministry of Education released Performance Grading Index 2020-21 for States and Union Territories
The performance index, derived from a comprehensive analysis of school education, grades the states and union territories. 7 states and union territories attained level 2 this year - the highest till date. Punjab, Kerala and Maharashtra topped the list with a score of 928 out of 1000. Access the report here.?
3. The Global Education Monitoring Report 2022: Gender Report released by UNESCO
The 2022 Gender Report, Deepening the Debate on Those Still Left Behind, focuses on gender parity and equity in Education. The report finds that the learning gap is becoming closer even in the poorest countries. Girls across the globe are demonstrating how well they can perform if they have access to education. Yet, many girls from disadvantaged backgrounds are being deprived of this opportunity. Read what more the report has to say here.?
4. Artificial Intelligence in Education
Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Education has seen an increase in the recent past. More and more programmes are being launched in this arena. The Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, launched the ‘Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI’ (YUVAi) programme which will impart AI skills to students from classes 8th to 12th across the country. Read more here.?
On the other hand, the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras is collaborating with the School Education Department of Tamil Nadu to personalise the teaching and learning experience of 90 lakh students across the state using artificial intelligence. Read more here.?
THOUGHT BUBBLE
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1. Power of Storytelling in the Classroom
Stories are something everyone has grown up listening to. Using story-based pedagogy has many benefits. Recently, Pratham Books launched the STEM Literacy Programme that helps early learners discover STEM concepts through the magic of storybooks.?
Research has shown that listening to stories has numerous benefits for the brain. Read more about the benefits of and how to integrate storytelling in the classroom from this article written by Amy Schwartzbach-Kang, an educationist, and Edward Kang, a neuroscientist.
2. Universalising Early Childhood Education in India?
It is well known that a child’s brain develops rapidly during the ages of 0-6 years. Thus, investing in programmes that focus on holistic development in these years reap the most benefits. Read this policy brief by Save the Children to understand why universalisation of early childhood education in India is important, the proposed models and what it would cost.
3. The Impact of Poetry on a Child’s Intellect?
Reading poetry can lead us to experience the depth of beauty in otherwise mundane everyday life. Beyond the beautifully knitted words, experiences and emotions, poetry also has a positive impact on one’s intellect, even in children. It helps in a child’s development of language and equips them with the ability to record their thoughts and ideas. Poetry can also inspire a child’s imagination. Know more about how poetry can stimulate a child’s intellect from this article.
4. Letting Children Fail
We live in a society where failing is viewed negatively. Children are reprimanded for failing to accomplish a task or an exam. Parents are tempted to make sure the tasks are done right. However, experts suggest that letting children fail is crucial. Listen to this podcast by Dr Laurie Santos in conversation with Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims and Yale psychologist Julia Leonard to learn more about why failing is important for children to grow into happy, capable and autonomous adults.