Inner Alchemy
Exploring the World within
Oshin Vijayraj Gowri Shibu
Design Strategist Media Scholar
The Team
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Problem Area
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Problem Area
How is the education system evolving to keep up with the evolving world?
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%
Problem Area
students report feeling disengaged from learning
(Source: Annual Status of Education Report, India, 2023)
Problem Area
youth anxiety and depression in the past decade
(Source: Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2023)
Problem Area
screen time in last five years
(Source: India Digital Education Report, 2024)
What if education could evolve, becoming both more human and more relevant?
Inner Alchemy
Exploring the World within
To transform how children develop socially and emotionally by pioneering services that honor each child's unique "language" of learning, creating a world where emotional intelligence is recognized as essential to lifelong success and well-being.
Vision Mission
We deliver innovative social-emotional learning services that complement traditional education, helping children aged 6-14 understand themselves, build meaningful relationships, and develop the emotional resilience needed to navigate an increasingly complex world. By creating onalized experiences, we empower children with the foundational skills that ula often overlook.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
the process of developing self-awareness, selfcontrol, and interpersonal skills vital for success in ool, work, and life
Time management
Stress management
Goal setting
Self-motivation
Accountability
Adaptability
Anger management
Identifying problems
Analyzing situations
Evaluating options
Making reasoned judgments
Considering ethics ms
Thoughts & emotions
Strengths & weaknesses
Values
Perceptions
Communication skills
Conflict resolution Active listening
Boundaries & respect
Vulnerability
Empathy
Trust
SDGs
Navigating internet
VAW/Misogyny
History & culture In the News
Value Proposition
Kids
fun, engaging, and personalised environment
Schools Parents
Improve student behavior
Experiential learning with games and activities
Self-awareness, empathy, make friends, have a creative outlet, digital literacy, and develop life & career skills
Share the educator’s burden
Equip kids with employable soft skills
Increased reputation & parental satisfaction.
Solution
Foster a child's emotional intelligence
Build confidence
Improve Age-appropriate behavior
Enhance academic performance and overall well-being.
Research Methods
Research Process & Findings
Secondary Research Observations
Interviews Workshops
Secondary Research
Research Process & Findings
Observations
Research Process & Findings
Workshops & Interviews
Research Process & Findings
Child Development (Factors)
Relationships
Research Process & Findings
Media
Home & Culture
Education
Socio- economic factors
Play & Games
Child Development (Stakeholders)
Children (6-14)
Research Process & Findings
Parents
Relationships
Media
Education
Socio- economic factors
School Principals
Pedagogy Experts
Home & Culture
Play &
Games
Creative Educators
Teaching Artists
Catering to Marginalised
In School workbook based
Key Insights
The Need
Children need physical creative spaces in our digital world
Academic focus overshadows essential life skills
Creative arts & theater are untapped SEL resources
Current programs lack impact measurement
The Barriers
Theater perceived as "just acting" = limited funding
Can't compete with tech/robotics investment appeal
Schools resist adding to educators' workloads
he Solution
chools invest in SEL, that is:
Customizable to their context
Supports existing curriculum
Shows measurable results
Market opportunity in India
0.003 %
55 out of 1,427,000 schools in India offer Social and Emotional learning
100%
Schools have extracurricular activities
Target Market
Strategy
Schools
Tier 1: Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore
Tier 2: Bhopal, Indore, Ahmedabad etc.
Key Partners
Pedagogy
Experts
Social Emotional Learning Experts
Teaching Artists
Child Psychologists
Teaching Artists
professional performers and educators who leverage creative arts disciplines to facilitate Social Emotional Learning, using their artistic expertise to cultivate children's emotional intelligence, self-expression, and interpersonal skills through ging, experiential activities.
Business and Operating Model
SEL Training
Teaching
Consultation & planning -
Inweaving SEL in curriculum
Artists from various art fields Schools Organize
Manpower & expertise
Money
Subscription model
Students
Government Grants & other grants
Expert teaching services (with teaching artists)
Preparing kids for life!
Curriculum Design
Strategy
Self Awareness
CURRICULUM
FOCUS
Social Structures
Emotional Regulation
Mental Health
Curriculum Design - Age Appropriate
Learning Objectives
Strategy
Literature/ Materials
Challenges
TEACHING METHODS
Storytelling & Literature Role-Playing Scenarios Improvisation & Performance Activities Mindfulness Practices
Feelings Charts & Journals
Collaborative Projects Community Service Class Meetings or Circles
Role Play example “Status” (14 yr olds)
Social Conversations Identify Reflection
Learning Objective Values Perceptions
Communication skills
Active listening Respect Empathy Trust
Student SEL Assessment (In Progress)
Self reflection Journal
Student Name -
ClassStrategy
Self Awareness
Emotions I have felt in last week
Self Management
Relationship Skills
onsible Decision making
Social Awareness
Teacher’s Observations
Student Name -
Class -
Self Awareness
Self Management
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision making
Social Awareness
Empowerment
Academic Excellence Impact
Empathy
c i a lEmotionalLea
Emotional Regulation
Adaptability
Creativity
Confidence
6 Months
Apply for Grants
Establish the Venture
Build a Team
Teaching artist training
12 Months
24 Months
Build a curriculum & evaluation methods
Reach out to clients & potential partners
Get Certifications
Prototyping & fine-tuning
Pilot the program
Marketing
Expanding the venture further