Dr. Ankita Sharma – Managing Consultant, Learning Links Foundation Dr. Sharma spoke about the importance of evidence based pedagogy in the classroom. Data based feedback is provided to teachers through the use of classroom observations, “dipstick” student evaluations and by using new technologies, which the teachers can use to better cater to the needs of the different children in the classroom. The focus is on how assessments can best help to enhance teaching–learning activities and students are assessed not just on the basis of exams, but also based on detailed portfolios which they maintain. Learning Links Foundation has signed MOU’s with Gujarat, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh in order to focus on evidence based teaching through different assessment tools.
Mr. Glenn Anderson – Founder and CEO, Aball1 Mr. Anderson started by explaining why he started his company Aball1 and summed it up by saying, “Throw a ball anywhere in the world and a group of children will run after it”. The emphasis here is to promote learning through activities and games which involve using 25 red and 25 blue balls. These balls have letters and numbers printed on them and can be used to teach a vast number of exercises including reading, numeracy and basic mathematics, thereby making learning more fun, engaging, inclusive and interactive while also focusing on physical activity, social inclusion and mixed learning styles at the same time. Mr. Anderson noted that these activities have been conducted around the globe in over a thousand schools and also spoke about the possibility of a pilot project to be undertaken in India in partnership with Magic Bus.
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