Ground Zero

The pedagogy of simulation and trying out different methods to solve puzzles and problems encourages children to keep track of, and reflect on, their performances. The Swatantra Talim team believes that developing robust foundational conceptual understanding and an environment of thinking and brainstorming, encouraging exposure to innovative ideas and thoughts, and real-life applications will give children a well-rounded understanding of mathematics.

In Conclusion

Most of the stakeholders in our education system including educators, policy makers, and parents have been taught mathematics using mechanical processes that have had limited real-life applications. Fear has traditionally been evoked to make them learn, and the essence of concepts was not expressed. An education landscape that adopts engaging, explorative, and contextual attitudes, curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching-learning materials can help children truly find the joy of learning mathematics.

You may reach out to the organizations featured in the story at: AavishkaarPalampur - info@aavishkaar-palampur. org, Palakneeti Parivar - sumitramarathe@ gmail.com, Better Education Lifestyle and Environment Foundation (BELIEF) - connect. belief@gmail.com and Swatantra Talimswatantratalim@gmail.com.

This article is taken from an issue (2.6) of Samuhik Pahal that focuses on the theme of Learning Mathematics. You may want to read more articles on this topic here.