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Promoting equality with life-changing learning for disadvantaged groups Children of disadvantaged and lowerincome groups are more likely to fail in formal education, and are then more likely to stay on the same bottom rung of society. To reverse this situation, these children require learning experiences that will give them equal opportunities to succeed in life. The balance of equality in society can be changed by preparing children of disadvantaged families with deep learning experiences that are truly transformational, with:
linked to their context and helpful for future employment.
During the school vacation we proposed study-free weekends, instead children arrived in the mornings demanding Maths puzzles and English practice.
When children present their learning back to the group their level of understanding is directly visible.
KNOWLEDGE
ABILITIES
in communication, analysis, exploration and creativity. to positively work for life goals with persistence, intelligence and self-improvement. in equality of human existence with dignity and without subservience.
Shifting to a school with higher standards was a significant challenge: we created a format together with the children to express feelings, so we can deal with them.
ATTITUDE
BELIEF
A first visit to a restaurant to understand social experiences and behaviour in various settings.
In the evenings ten older children come, 5 times a week. We provide additional individual support on weekends and late evenings when required.
A shared expectation that we all will work hard together to learn. Clear guidance and regular specific feedback to guide progress. Freedom to follow individual interests and inquiries. Small groups work with an adult to focus on Maths, Science and other subjects. Group discussion with newspapers, magazines, queries and presentations. One child has serious learning difficulties and behavioural issues, we work to include him in the group and sensitively differentiate his learning. Regular snack of milk and oats with a nutrient supplement. Basic first aid and care for personal health and hygiene.
We work with experts in India and other countries and explore new approaches to create learning experiences that can change lives.
A Sajeevta Workshop on Differentiated Teaching for Inclusive Learning with Teachers at Chaitanya School, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, June 2012.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
These Core Concept Modules are being created in partnership between the ground-level practitioners in Gujarat, national and international subject experts and the feedback from the learners. All partners have volunteered their time in giving high-quality inputs which has meant a significant cost-saving without compromise on the quality of the learning experience.
Essentially there has to be a voluntary partnership between those with wealth and expertise and those in poverty, where all are voluntarily committed to a society with equality. To ensure people will make such a commitment a proven model is needed that shows a learning experience that successfully jumps the poor up to a level of equality. The essential components of this model are:
GROUND-LEVEL
TEAM
Practitioners working directly in the local context with children and families and experts. Commitment is secured by making lifechanging learning constantly visible: the love of learning is the real and constant reward. Linkages to voluntary experts at the local, national and international level provide required professional inputs. Experts will volunteer time and supporters will provide materials and resources. There will be efficient use of resources through linking many centres.
ENGAGING
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
EDUCATION
EXPERTS
HIGH-QUALITY AT LOW-COST
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