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(socio-emotional learning) programme is proving to be a
success, our life skills development programs are improving
children’s self-awareness, self-management, social aware-
ness, relationship building and problem-solving skills.

Streamlining Communication
nother causality of online classes has een communica-
tion. ost secondary school teachers struggled to ma e
students turn on their cameras and microphones. Therefore,
added emphasis has been laid on improving communication
between educators and students. Towards this end, a number
of fun sports activities were conducted y professionals li e
R ock Sports in school which drew the participation of teach-
ers and students. The aim was to help students open up and
encourage a two-way communication to ensure effective
learning. ith children progressively spending more and more time on
digital devices for academics and entertainment, physical fit-
Assessment Informed Instruction ness and sportsmanship too a ac seat. ith children ac
P rogress reports for each subject were prepared so that vital in school now, provision for a larger number of sports periods
concepts essential for effective learning could be zeroed has een made in their time-ta le to ena le them to en oy the
down on. hen diagnostic tests were conducted to effectively outdoors with peers. Increasing the number of sports periods
gauge students understanding of those concepts. n the has proved to be an added incentive for students to attend
basis of these tests, teachers were able to draw up a list of school and getting back into the groove.
topics from previous grades they needed to revisit to ridge
the learning gaps and ensure children are provided a solid Experiential Learning
foundation. Intensive bridge classes based on assessments ith students om arded with theoretical nowledge
are scheduled so students lagging behind can be brought up while they were cooped up in their homes in pandemic era,
to date with their more advanced peers. This will also ensure e periential learning comes as a reath of fresh air. ho can
that students understand more advanced concepts and their deny the effectiveness of e perience when measured against
return to classrooms is devoid of an iety and stress. theory when it comes to the teaching-learning process e
at at aul ittal assiduously plan our lessons to ensure
Emphasis on Sports students learn through various carefully curated e periences
P erhaps what students missed most about school during in a controlled environment. his has not only proven hugely
pandemic loc downs were sports periods and playgrounds. popular among students ut also uite effective in long-term
learning retention.
s educators, we envision more confident, competent and
happy individuals, in classrooms who are ready to face what-
ever challenges life may choose to throw their way. e want
them to have the resilience to overcome all possible trials.
owever, let us not forget that learning gaps and conse uent
trials cropped up over a span of two years and effectively
ridging them will ta e astute planning, sound strategy and
diligent e ecution. e need a multipronged action plan to
ensure our students overcome the gaps and it will take both
time and patience. It means repeated diagnostic assessments
and revisiting the concepts as well as patient revision. But
more than anything, it re uires willingness of policy ma ers
and educators to go that extra mile. It’s time we reimagine the
deeper purpose of schooling to ensure a smooth ride for our
children in the post-pandemic world.

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