Category: Voice from the ground
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विद्यालयों में प्रिंट-समृद्ध वातावरण को बढ़ावा देना
यह लेख दर्शाता है कि कैसे शिक्षक मेंटर अशीष कुमार त्रिपाठी ने कक्षाओं को प्रिंट-रिच वातावरण में बदलकर बच्चों की साक्षरता को बढ़ावा दिया। कम लागत वाले शिक्षण-सामग्री, वर्ड वॉल्स और छात्र-निर्मित पोस्टर्स के माध्यम से सीखने का अनुभव रोचक और प्रेरणादायी बना। Writer: अशीष कुमार त्रिपाठी
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Enhancing the Print-Rich Environment in Schools
This article highlights how Teacher Mentor Ashish Kumar Tripathi transformed classrooms into print-rich environments to boost literacy. Using word walls, student work, and cost-effective teaching aids, he created vibrant spaces for joyful learning. Writer: Ashish Kumar Tripathi
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Episode 8: FLN Success: Taking Forward Key Learnings and Strategies from Collective Efforts
Welcome to the 8th episode of FLN Samvaad: Voices from the Field. In this episode, we will learn how officers such as DPCs, DIET Principals, and DMCs are providing effective leadership for the FLN Mission in their districts. Officials from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh will share how collective efforts of different stakeholders can lead…
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Learning to Make Tesu (Keshu) with Children
Education is not just about textbooks – it connects deeply with children’s culture, traditions, and lived experiences. Arvind Kumar Singh, a teacher from Bulandshahr, shares his experience of making Tesu (Keshu) with his students. This activity shows how learning becomes more joyful, meaningful, and engaging when it is rooted in culture and tradition. In this…
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Lalita’s Story: Opening a New World Through Her Home Language
This inspiring story shows how using Bhathri – a child’s home language – in teaching transformed Lalita’s experience of school. It highlights how a simple shift to multilingual education can improve confidence, participation, and joy in learning for early grade students. Read how small changes bring big impact Writer: Sudru Ram Bharti
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Learning and Empathy in the Classroom: Sadako and the Paper Cranes
This article shares the reflections of Grade 4 students after reading Sadako and the Paper Cranes. Through letter writing, colourful paper crane making, and creative expressions, the children are deeply connected with Sadako’s story. They internalised values of peace, compassion, and sensitivity while also enhancing their language, artistic, social, and emotional skills. More than a…
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Role of Activities & TLM in Strengthening FLN
In this article, Bihar teacher Tarun Yadav shares how activity-based teaching and effective use of TLMs (Teaching Learning Materials) have accelerated children’s learning and made classrooms more engaging. Inspired by Episode 2 of the FLN Samvaad series, this experience reflects the vision of NEP 2020 and NIPUN Bharat Mission. Writer: Tarun Yadav
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Strengthening FLN Through the Middle Layer: The Role of Administrative Officials at the District and Block Levels
Welcome to the 7th episode of FLN Samvaad: Voices from the Field. This episode focuses on how middle layer officials (DEEO, BEOs, BSAs, and others) are leading the FLN mission in their districts and blocks. Leaders from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh will share how they built strong mentoring systems, supported school leaders and teachers,…
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Driving FLN Mission in Uttar Pradesh: A Ground-Level Perspective
In this insightful piece, Neelu Tripathi, a primary teacher from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, shares her transformative journey of promoting foundational literacy and numeracy among her students. From dealing with low attendance and classroom participation to introducing community engagement, innovative activities, and regular assessments—Neelu’s story is one of deep empathy, resilience, and commitment to child-centric learning.…
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Multilingual Teaching and Communication with Parents
This article is written by Mr. Dron Sahu, who shares his experience of multilingual teaching in primary education. In the article, there is a lively glimpse of a classroom where children express themselves comfortably in their home language (Chhattisgarhi), and the teacher adopts it as a strategy. The author answers a parent’s question and explains…