Invest in teacher training and professional development to ensure teachers are well-equipped with the latest pedagogical methods, technology skills. Update the curriculum to focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity rather than rote memorization. Incorporate student-centered learning approaches like discussions, projects, ...
One significant innovation from India in the past year that had a substantial societal impact is the development and widespread adoption of the CoWIN platform. CoWIN, short for COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network, was launched in 2021 to facilitate the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive. This digiRead more
One significant innovation from India in the past year that had a substantial societal impact is the development and widespread adoption of the CoWIN platform. CoWIN, short for COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network, was launched in 2021 to facilitate the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive. This digital platform enabled citizens to register for vaccination, schedule appointments, and receive digital certificates upon vaccination completion.
CoWIN played a pivotal role in managing and tracking vaccine distribution across India, ensuring efficient deployment and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. It leveraged technology to streamline the vaccination process, reducing logistical challenges and enhancing transparency in vaccine administration. The platform’s user-friendly interface accommodated multiple languages and accessible features, catering to diverse populations across the country.
By enabling millions of Indians to receive timely vaccinations, CoWIN contributed significantly to controlling the spread of COVID-19 and mitigating its impact on public health and the economy. Its success underscored India’s capability in leveraging digital solutions to address critical healthcare challenges and demonstrated the power of technology in enhancing societal resilience during global health crises.
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India as a country severely lack behind in providing quality education to its students. A country as diverse as India faces enough problems with bringing children to school. Keeping them in school is another issue that goes hand in hand die to the lack of quality education provided in schools. The eRead more
India as a country severely lack behind in providing quality education to its students. A country as diverse as India faces enough problems with bringing children to school. Keeping them in school is another issue that goes hand in hand die to the lack of quality education provided in schools. The education being offered in mainstream schools in India serves foreign to students with no connection to their daily life.
First thing we need to work on is to create welcoming classroom. Currently classroom exists as a foreign entity which separates children from their actual world. For classroom to be inviting for students they need to work as an extension of their world not a separation from it. Secondly, a child learns best in his/her natural context therefore, the education that is being imparted need to catered in such a manner that it is connected to students daily life. Rote memorization as a concept needs to go away, instead practical education need to bought in mainstream schooling. For example- if we are trying to teach our students life cycle of a plant then our approach should be allowing stud ets to grow their own plants and observing the growth of the same. Therefore, there is dire need to bring about changes pedagogical strategies going from teacher centrered to student centric.
Thirdly, school subjects need not be locked in water tight compartments. Disciplines need to be fluid so that students can make connections between the same. Fourthly, there is a need to introduce TLMs to support the ongoing learning process. Currently teachers shy away from using TLMs considering them as a waste of time. However, this mindset is not healthy for students and needs to be catered as one of the prime problems.
In conclusion, the existing teacher training regime and school regime needs to strengthened so that all theses required changes can be brought into practice
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