✍ D. Ramakrishna rao
National Education Policy – 2020 aims to provide quality education by 2030 not only for life changing but also mind crafting and character-building experiences along with a sound knowledge base. NEP-2020 also envisages to have an education system based on Bharatiya ethos for transforming India into a global knowledge super power.
Hence, there is a big shift in the way we educate. Now the concentration is more on Holistic Education (Samagra Siksha) along with all-round development (Sarvangeena Vikasa) of a student. The thrust is more on building competencies and specific learning outcomes with a reduced content. Now that teacher has to get enriched, empowered, upskilled, upgraded and updated to meet these challenges.
To put it in brief following are to be observed in class room transactions and initiatives.
- Learning Teaching Methods (Pedagogical Changes)
| 1.Joyful Learning | 2. Experiential Learning |
| 3. Interactive Learning | 4. Activity Based Learning |
| 5. Holistic (Head, Heart, Hand) Learning | 6. Learner centric process |
| 7. Inclusive learning | 8.Inquiry based learning |
| 9. Collaborative learning | 10. Creative learning |
| 11. Communicative (interactive) | 12. Digital learning |
| 13. Discussion oriented | 14. Multi-disciplinary |
| 15. Competency based | 16. Knowledge based |
| 17. Logical thinking based | 18. Scientific temperament based |
| 19. Problem solving | 20. Interdisciplinary approach |
| 21. Trans-disciplinary approach | 22. Teaching under the sky |
- Learning Strategies
| 1.Reading and reflection | 2. Group task& presentation |
| 3. Seminar | 4. Dramatization |
| 5. Quiz | 6. Conferencing (press or general) |
| 7. Mind / concept mapping | 8. Mock parliament |
| 9. Field trips and visits | 10. Interview |
| 11. Debate | 12. Story narration |
| 13. Pictorial story/ graphic reading/image harvesting | 14. Emotional formation |
- Learning Areas of integration in the concerned subjects
| 1.Bharateeya Jnana Parampara | 2. Music, Dance, Drama |
| 3. Art, Drawing, Painting | 4. Value Education |
| 5. Culture transmission (Sensitization) | 6. Digital Literacy |
| 7. Adhara Bhoota Vishaya | 8. Vocational Education |
| 9. Whole class activity | 10. Group activity (Homogeneous & Heterogeneous) |
| 11. Pair activity | 12. Outside the class room (Societal activity) |
There is also a big shift in moulding students, which we have to plan every day and in every activity.
- From “Learning helplessness” to “learning optimism”.
- From “What to learn” to “how to learn”?
- Sparking curiosity, nurturing creativity, instilling confidence and caring through hand-on experience.
- Questioning, observing, experimenting, associating (connecting dots) and networking.
We have to plan behavioural shifts among the students to facilitate joyful, engageable and experiential learning.
- From yes to why?
- From looking to observing
- From being passive to learning to explore
- From fear to confidence
- From acceptance to leadership
- From textbook-bound to being hands on
- From self to social orientation
These are all indicative but a comprehensive discussion has to take place among the teachers in groups at the school level. Of-course we are free to add as per experience and suggestions from elders and mentors.
(Author is Retired Principal and National President of Vidya Bharati.)
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Taxshila Model School System: The Need for Effective Knowledge Transfer in Schools
Introduction
The traditional education system has long been the cornerstone of knowledge dissemination, but it often falls short in ensuring that students truly grasp and retain what they learn. Taxshila Model School System is pioneering a novel approach to pedagogical education, focusing on efficient knowledge transfer within the classroom. That’s the concept of happiness classroom. This revolutionary system, guided by the principles of Brain Learnography and the Brainpage Theory of Knowledge Transfer, aims to transform the way we teach and learn.
Challenges in Traditional Education:
Teaching is everything in the classroom. The traditional education system primarily relies on the teacher-student verbal interaction, and it often follows a period teaching approach. While it has served as the standard method for centuries, it has several limitations and drawbacks. One of the most prominent issues is that not all students learn at the same pace, making it difficult for teachers to cater to individual needs. Moreover, the retention of knowledge acquired through this method can be inconsistent. Take a test just after teaching is finished, and students are not able to write the exact answers. They have to make the brainpage of subject matter in home learning.
Enter Learnography and the Brainpage Theory of Knowledge Transfer:
Taxshila Model School System deploys the learnography of brain science, which is essentially a new approach to education. It is based on the brainpage theory and dimensions of knowledge transfer, which emphasizes the direct transfer of knowledge from books to the brain circuits of students. This approach recognizes that each student’s brain works uniquely, and learning should be tailored accordingly. In this way, small teachers will be produced in the happiness classrooms of school system. We know that the system of big teachers and small teachers was running in the ancient Taxshila Gyanpeeth.
One Day, One Book School System
Taxshila Model School System adopts the innovative “One Day, One Book” system, where students learn everything within the classroom environment. The idea is to minimize the need for at-home learning, ensuring that the classroom becomes the primary hub for knowledge transfer. This approach challenges the conventional practice of assigning homework, as it aims to make learning more comprehensive during school hours.
Benefits of Taxshila Model School System
1. Enhanced Retention: By focusing on direct knowledge transfer, students are better able to retain information, as it aligns with how the brain naturally processes and stores knowledge.
2. Individualized Learning: The system learnography recognizes the unique learning styles of each student, allowing teachers to adapt their methods to cater to individual needs.
3. Reduced Homework: The One Day, One Book system reduces the need for extensive homework, promoting a healthier work-life balance for students. This is the end of homework culture in schools.
4. Effective Classroom Learning: With an increased focus on classroom knowledge transfer, students can seek immediate clarification and support, enhancing overall understanding.
5. Reduced Educational Disparities: This system can help bridge educational disparities, as it doesn’t rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to period teaching system.
Conclusion
Taxshila Model School System presents a promising alternative to traditional education by emphasizing the need for effective knowledge transfer in schools. By adopting Learnography and the Brainpage Theory, along with the One Day, One Book system, it strives to revolutionize education. This innovative approach addresses the shortcomings of traditional methods, making learning more engaging, efficient and tailored to the needs of individual students. As we move forward in the ever-evolving landscape of education, the Taxshila Model School System stands as an example of the essential changes needed to create a brighter future for students and their pursuit of learnography and knowledge transfer.
Shiva Narayan
System Learnography
Taxshila Research Gyanpeeth