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CREATIVE LEARNING 21st century has brought with it a new socio-economic order in the world. Explosion of information technology has reduced the world into a global village. In fact, information being available on the finger tips, it is creative abilities of a person and society that is going to make difference in their capability to create an impact on our lives. In this context APCL has developed new teaching learning methodology called Creative Learning. Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India. In fact, it constitutes one of the densest areas of illiterates in the world. One of the major reasons of this is the total alienation of underprivileged sections of society from the educational world. It is rather surprising that even after 60 years some of the communities like Creative Learning is a teaching learning Musahars have less than 10% of literacy. So, far we have methodology developed by APCL which can considered it as a problem of access. But despite be used for bringing the best among children and bring equity in educational achievement. opening schools we have not succeeded in bringing these children and ensure their retention there. There is a great need to relook at the pedagogic issues from the viewpoint of underprivileged taking their socio cultural context in mind and work for designing systems to develop their creativity. In this context Creative Learning system based on the concept of multiple intelligence can be used for bringing the best among children and bring equity in educational achievement. ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTION OF CREATIVE LEARNING APCL was established in the year 1997-98 as a not- for- profit organisation to promote creativity in the society. It is registered under Societies Registration Act of 1860 at Bihar (India) vide registration No. 171/79-98. Vision Every occasion is a Every place is a
learning occasion. learning place.
Every person is a learning object, a
learning facilitator and a learner.
Mission Universalisation of Quality Education Development of full Creative Potential of all human beings. Evolution of a Learning Society
APCL
It visualizes a world free from all discrimination where each individual is able to develop his/her full creative potential. It would be a society where every person would realise his/her right to lead a dignified, healthy and creative life. Such society would be a learning society where
Nature of Activities APCL strives to work for promoting creativity through following activities. Research Working relentlessly to find out new ways to develop creativity in persons of different age-groups and developing new pedagogy for creatively mainstreaming the underprivileged; to find out new ways to promote proper art of living for better health Training Working for capacity building and skill development of teachers, parents, educatorplanners and other persons involved in promotion and dissemination of creative skills and better health in society.
NATURE OF ACTIVITIES
Focus On children in general and underprivileged sections such as SC/ST/poor and girls in particular
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Demonstration and Extension Creating awareness regarding use of teaching learning methods and materials, which can lead to development of creativity and better health to help people to learn throughout life; establishing institutions and networking with other institutions. Major Projects Creative Learning After a long and painstaking research it has developed a new teaching/learning methodology called creative learning. It believes that every child is born creative. The basic purpose of any learning system should be to develop his/her intrinsic natural learning process. Based on information processing model of learning, it attempts to develop seven basic competencies 3 called Core Creative Competencies (C )- Concentration, Power of observation, Memory, Thinking, Imagination, Emotional Management and Power of Expression/Communication. While designing teaching learning materials and methods, it takes care of different learning styles of children based on the concept of multiple intelligence. It also takes into consideration the unique role of symbols and patterns in multiple intelligence framework. The new TLM evolves from the traditional cultural practices, which have been found suitable to develop creativity in society since time immemorial. In this context it has integrated Yogic method of learning into the modern learning system. Based on Yogic Seven Basic Core method of learning, APCL has developed unique Visualization Creative Competencies Exercises to develop processes of Mental Image Making . These exercises help learners to develop power of concentration, memory, imagination and ability for faster mental mathematics. It further helps them to have better emotional control, which is now considered to be so vital for achieving success in life. The new TLM basically aims at preparing child to keep learning continuously from womb to tomb.
The new TLM has also developed a unique monitoring and evaluation system, which helps in understanding the strengths and weaknesses in the achievement of a learner. It also helps in diagnosing the actual problems in learning process so that appropriate and timely remedial measures may be applied. The concept has been developed in the form of a book called Creative Learning (published by VIVA Books Ltd.). The book was presented to HE the President of India Mr APJ Kalam in a special function organised at Rashtrapati
Creative Learning presented to HE the President of India Mr APJ Kalam in a special function organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Nov 17, 2006.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The content of learning is chosen taking consideration of the uniqueness of learning environment. It is selected to meet the needs of self, family and neighborhood. Thus, it tries to develop a person not only as an individual, but also as a social being strengthening family ties and friendship bonds. Its activities are designed in such a fashion that it we should gradually reduce individual competition and enhance group cooperation. As emotions have been found to play an important role in the development of relationships and success of individuals, it is given due importance in the teaching learning process.
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Bhavan, New Delhi on 17.11.2006. APCL was invited to make a presentation about the concept before the august audience of the NCERT faculty. Presentation about Education for Underprivileged has also been made in Bihar Vidhan Parishad Annexee in the 'Vimarsh' programme. Developing Mind Series (Mental Ability Development) In order to disseminate creativity on a large scale, after a long research a series of books named Developing Mind (Step I-VIII) were developed. These are graded activity books to learn the art of developing Concentration, Memory, Speed Mathematics, Reasoning, Questioning, Imagination, Poem writing and Story writing under the guidance of teacher /parent in school or at home. These books are used by many schools and parents for initiating art of learning and creativity from early childhood. Aadrishti Shivir The institution has developed a large number of tools for the development of concentration and visualisation. The kit was developed after a series of National Level Workshops organised with the assistance of Unicef. The Kit consists of a book called The Art of Developing Concentration, Develop Concentration, Concentration cards and an audio cassette 'Aadrishti' (to develop visualisation). 'Aadrishti Shivir' are organised at various places to empower people to learn the art of developing concentration and visualisation. Training of Teachers From time to time APCL undertakes training of teachers of Elementary and High Schools. It has taken such training programmes at various schools of Patna and Delhi. The training workshop has been conducted at Delhi Public School, DAV Public Schools, Nirankari Public Schools, Goodleys Public Schools in Delhi and St. Michael's Public School, St. Joseph High School, Kendriya Vidyalayas and DAV Public Schools at Patna. Major themes of training have been Promotion of Creativity, Development of Concentration, Joyful Ways of Teaching Mathematics, Joyful Methods of Teaching Social Sciences, Method of Pupil Evaluation and Remedial Measures, etc NCERT and ILO had associated APCL with the production of training materials for trainers of teachers in child labour school.
Education For Democracy APCL has been working for promotion of democratic values among children and bringing equity in learning. Towards this end it keeps on organising various seminars, workshops and exhibitions. In collaboration with Commonwealth Education Fund and Actionaid India it worked on a project for Education for Democracy in 2004-06. It made a survey of democratic orientation among school children. In the survey it was found that the modern education is leading to enhancement of authoritarianism in society. Based on this survey APCL decided to work for development of Lab approach to learning for spreading democratic values in society.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Prakriti Jodo Abhiyan Developing natural consciousness is one of the major concerns of the modern day world. This campaign was launched to promote natural consciousness. This campaign included development of modules of learning about plants, animals, birds and fishes in the form of Exploring Nature Series. A seies of posters called Socho Kabhi Aisa Ho to Kya Ho was also developed, which is basically an exercise to look towards ourselves through the eyes of different objects of nature. It also organises Prakriti Mela to create awareness about nature. It also developed an audio cassette called 'Prakriti'. In order to create love for nature it organises exhibitions. It also undertakes road show and human chain for generating awareness against use of crackers.
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In this context it aimed at developing Social Sciences Laboratories in schools. A set of 4 books 'Prayogic Samaj Vijnan' (Vol. VI-IX) has been developed for conducting activities in Social Science lab of class VI-IX.Various posters and teaching learning materials have also been developed. A Chitrakatha series to depict the life of mythological legend Shabari has been prepared to enthuse underprivileged sections, who worship her as Goddess, towards learning. These Chitrakathas are being used in different underprivileged groups for generating self-confidence. At some places the story is enacted as a drama on the occasion of Shabari Mela, which is celebrated annually on Chaita Purnima by Musahar Community. A book 'Rojmarra Ke Kanoon aur Hamare Adhikar' has been developed to teach interactive laws of day-to-day life. A training manual for teachers 'Prayogshala Gatividhiyon Ka Ek Samuchchya' has also been prepared. Zila Jantantra Mahotsava were organised in all three districts involving 30 schools . A state level function, Bihar Jantantra Mahotsava Ehsaas'05 was organised at Patna. In these Mahotsava learners of the participating schools displayed the posters and activities on democratic values. School level competitions of Drama on democratic values and Patriotic songs were also organised. Development of Lab Approach of Learning In order to disseminate the ideas of creative learning and also to link education with contextual situations APCL has attempted to develop lab approach to learning. For this purpose it has undertaken the work of developing model laboratory of Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages and Mental ability. Steel Authority of India Ltd. has supported construction of one floor of the labs. During Education For Democracy campaign APCL developed the basic books for Social Sciences lab pertaining to Class VI to IX. It plans to develop full kit for lab methods of learning. Lab method takes care of the multiple intelligence of children. It correlates the capabilities of head, heart and hand. It provides an opportunity to children to learn their subjects through various learning styles. Recently, APCL organised a workshop on Learning Mathematics through Magic, Music and Drama to take care of needs of Rhythmic and Kinesthetic children.
Awareness Campaigns Against Social Evils APCL undertakes awareness campaign for social issues through various exhibitions, human chain, road shows etc from time to time. It has undertaken exhibitions and demonstrations for removing superstitions, environmental consciousness, popularising family values, promoting cultural values, etc. Aas Paas The association has launched a programme called Aas Paas, which aims at promoting methods to learn from neighbourhood. It has developed innovative TLM for such purpose. It is useful for middle and high school children.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Creation of Social Sciences Labs in different schools of Bihar & Jharkhand
In collaboration with Sir Dorabji Tata Trust the association has established 13 Social Sciences Labs in different schools of Bihar and Jharkhand.
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Training of Master Trainers In 2006-07 APCL has undertaken training of master trainers under Bihar School Anemia Control Programme launched by Unicef. Broadstreaming education for underprivileged in Nargada Panchayat In collaboration with Actionaid India the association has undertaken the project on broadstreaming school education among the underprivileged sections of society. It would aim at creating Creative Learning Centre to provide supplementary learning in villages of weaker sections in Nargada Panchayat of Patna. Broadstreaming as opposed to mainstreaming is basically a concept evolved by APCL to incoporate the care and concerns of underprivileged sections of society in the learning process. It has developed a typical methodology for the purpose of integrating the language, culture, folk system of learning into the education system. To institutionise it has established Shabari Ashrams. Shabari Ashrams As a special social activity APCL has taken upon itself to help government schools of Jamsaut Panchayat in making them properly functional. Towards this end it has established 6 Shabari Ashrams in different underprivileged Tola inhabited mostly by mushar community. This works as a link between community and schools and helps children through supplementary learning so that they may start doing better in school. It has also conducted Bal Mela and innovative game competition based on their traditional games. It has also developed an innovative method of evaluation in joyful way through fair approach. More than 250 children are being directly benefited by the Ashrams. These initiative has helped in reducing drop out from schools in the area. Promoting Creativity Among Children APCL regualrly organises various workshops, competitions and exhibitions for promotion of creativity among people. On the eve of the new millenium it organised a competition among school children of Bihar for poem and story writing. It published these creative expressions as Bal Kalrav. It regularly organises exhibitions on designs from flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Vandemataram APCL has developed an interesting drama named 'Vandemataram' based on 90 years of freedom struggle (1847-1947). The script was developed in a workshop of children. It has beautiful landscapes of songs and action. It has already been enacted in all major halls of Patna. APCL is planning to develop Bharat Leela- a series of drama displaying cultural traditions of India. It is also planning to develop Main Hindi Hun - a drama depicting the traditions of Hindi literature. School of Creative Learning In order to demonstrate the new teaching learning methodology, School of Creative Learning has been established at Danapur (Patna). It is affiliated to CBSE and running classes upto class XII. The school has earned a name in the field of innovative education. `It basically caters to the children of rural
MAJOR PROJECTS
APCL has made presentation about enhancing creativity at different important institutions of the country including Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar, Ranchi University, Patna University, etc.
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areas. It also maintains a good hostel with good facilities to cater to the needs of the people from far flung areas. The teaching methodology is specially suitable for children not being successful, as it takes care of all learning styles. Children, who were not being successful in different schools or had even attempted to commit suicide, have shown tremendous progress in learning after studying in the school. School works not only for providing access to children, but it works for giving an opportunity for success to all.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Ritu Sinha Centre for Creative Learning (RSCCL) APCL has established Ritu Sinha Centre for Creative Learning as a library complex with research facility to work in the area of Creative Learning. It is being developed as a Resource Centre for poor and underprivileged.
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Major Publications
Audio cassettes Adrishti: Step to step visualisation exercises Prakriti: Songs to generate environmental awareness Khilata Bachpan :Song depicting rights of children Prerana : Motivational Songs
Vijoy Prakash (Published by VIVA Books) Mridula Prakash(Ed.) Vijoy Prakash Ed. Vijoy Prakash Vijoy Prakash
Vijoy Prakash & S. K. Srivastava Vijoy Prakash & S. K. Srivastava Vijoy Prakash & S. K. Srivastava Vijoy Prakash & S. K. Srivastava Vijoy Prakash & S. K.Srivastava Dr. Trinath Mishra
Vijoy Prakash Vijoy Prakash Vijoy Prakash(Ed.) Vijoy Prakash(Ed.) Vijoy Prakash(Ed.) Vijoy Prakash(Ed.) Sadananda Sadananda
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS
Promoting Creativity Creative Learning Promoting linguistic creativity Bal Kalraw Concentration Development Kit Art of Developing concentration Concentration Development Cards (Circle, Stairs, Triangle, Caves, Sri Yantra, Corridor, Waves) Develop concentration (Developing concentrations by counting without teaching) Social Sciences Laboratory Kit Pictorial Stories Nanhi Shabari Kishori Shabar Tapaswini Shabari Prayogic Samaj Vijnana (VI-IX) Prayogshala Gatividhiyon ka Ek Sammuchaya Rojmarra Istemaal Ke Kanoon aur Hamare Adhikar Mathematics Lab Geet geet Men Pahara Three Pigs Multiplication Table at ease Gunana Chakra Universal Calendar Exploring Nature Cards Plant Learning Cards Part I & II Animal Learning Cards Birds Learning Cards Fish Learning Cards Innovative Teaching Materials Alphagram Card to learn English Alphabets Akshar Yantra Card to learn Hindi Alphabets Teaching Learning Games Freedom Game: to instil civic sense in children Bird Game: to create environmental awareness Creative Home: to teach family values 100 steps: to teach school discipline
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Board of Management Dr. Ajay Kumar, Noted Urologist, President, IMA, India, and Member Medical Council of IndiaPresident Mr. Vijoy Prakash, IAS, Secretary, Welfare, Bihar- Executive President Sri Vishnu Dayal Ram, IPS, IG (Police) Jharkhand, Ranchi- Vice- President Mr. A.K.Singh, IAAS, PAG, Bihar- Vice-President Mr. Sharad Kumar Mallick, GM (Finance & Accounts), Telephones, Hajipur- Vice-President Prof. Shaileshwar Sati Prasad, HoD of English (Retd.), Patna University- Vice-President Dr. V.K. Sinha, Assistant Prof., Orthopedics, Patna Medical College- Vice-President Mr. Ranjan Kumar, Union Bank of India- Vice-President Dr. Mridula Prakash, Principal, School of Creative Learning- Vice -President (Ex-Officio) Mr. B.K.Karn, Principal, Netarhat School- Vice-President Mr. Satish Kumar, Reserve Bank of India, Patna- Vice -President
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Mr. Rajiv Ranjan Verma, IPS, IG , Bhagalpur, Bihar- Vice-President
Mr. P.K. Verma, Bihar Planning Service- Vice-President Mr. Sudhir Mohan Jha, State Bank of India, Zonal Office, Patna Vice- President (Finance & Accounts) Prof. Shailendra Kumar Srivastava, Physicist and noted activist, Chaiperson, Creative Learning Foundation -Member (Ex-Officio) Mr. Raman Kumar, Bihar Engineering Service -Member Dr. Ran Bijay Narayan Sinha, Psychologist- Member
Association for Promotion of Creative Learning Nargada Village Danapur Cantt - Shivala Road Patna Bihar 801503 (India)
CONTACT
Mr. K.K. Das, Bihar Engineering Service, Treasurer, Creative Swablambi Sahkari Grih Nirman Samiti Member (Ex-Officio)
Phone: 91-612-26215450 / 91-9234881782 For more details visit: www.creativelearning.in
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CREATIVE LEARNING 21st century has brought with it a new socio-economic order in the world. Explosion of information technology has reduced the world into a global village. In fact, information being available on the finger tips, it is creative abilities of a person and society that is going to make difference in their capability to create an impact on our lives. In this context APCL has developed new teaching learning methodology called Creative Learning. Bihar has the lowest literacy rate in India. In fact, it constitutes one of the densest areas of illiterates in the world. One of the major reasons of this is the total alienation of underprivileged sections of society from the educational world. It is rather surprising that even after 60 years some of the communities like Creative Learning is a teaching learning Musahars have less than 10% of literacy. So, far we have methodology developed by APCL which can considered it as a problem of access. But despite be used for bringing the best among children and bring equity in educational achievement. opening schools we have not succeeded in bringing these children and ensure their retention there. There is a great need to relook at the pedagogic issues from the viewpoint of underprivileged taking their socio cultural context in mind and work for designing systems to develop their creativity. In this context Creative Learning system based on the concept of multiple intelligence can be used for bringing the best among children and bring equity in educational achievement. ASSOCIATION FOR PROMOTION OF CREATIVE LEARNING APCL was established in the year 1997-98 as a not- for- profit organisation to promote creativity in the society. It is registered under Societies Registration Act of 1860 at Bihar (India) vide registration No. 171/79-98. Vision Every occasion is a Every place is a
learning occasion. learning place.
Every person is a learning object, a
learning facilitator and a learner.
Mission Universalisation of Quality Education Development of full Creative Potential of all human beings. Evolution of a Learning Society
APCL
It visualizes a world free from all discrimination where each individual is able to develop his/her full creative potential. It would be a society where every person would realise his/her right to lead a dignified, healthy and creative life. Such society would be a learning society where
Nature of Activities APCL strives to work for promoting creativity through following activities. Research Working relentlessly to find out new ways to develop creativity in persons of different age-groups and developing new pedagogy for creatively mainstreaming the underprivileged; to find out new ways to promote proper art of living for better health Training Working for capacity building and skill development of teachers, parents, educatorplanners and other persons involved in promotion and dissemination of creative skills and better health in society.
NATURE OF ACTIVITIES
Focus On children in general and underprivileged sections such as SC/ST/poor and girls in particular
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Demonstration and Extension Creating awareness regarding use of teaching learning methods and materials, which can lead to development of creativity and better health to help people to learn throughout life; establishing institutions and networking with other institutions. Major Projects Creative Learning After a long and painstaking research it has developed a new teaching/learning methodology called creative learning. It believes that every child is born creative. The basic purpose of any learning system should be to develop his/her intrinsic natural learning process. Based on information processing model of learning, it attempts to develop seven basic competencies 3 called Core Creative Competencies (C )- Concentration, Power of observation, Memory, Thinking, Imagination, Emotional Management and Power of Expression/Communication. While designing teaching learning materials and methods, it takes care of different learning styles of children based on the concept of multiple intelligence. It also takes into consideration the unique role of symbols and patterns in multiple intelligence framework. The new TLM evolves from the traditional cultural practices, which have been found suitable to develop creativity in society since time immemorial. In this context it has integrated Yogic method of learning into the modern learning system. Based on Yogic Seven Basic Core method of learning, APCL has developed unique Visualization Creative Competencies Exercises to develop processes of Mental Image Making . These exercises help learners to develop power of concentration, memory, imagination and ability for faster mental mathematics. It further helps them to have better emotional control, which is now considered to be so vital for achieving success in life. The new TLM basically aims at preparing child to keep learning continuously from womb to tomb.
The new TLM has also developed a unique monitoring and evaluation system, which helps in understanding the strengths and weaknesses in the achievement of a learner. It also helps in diagnosing the actual problems in learning process so that appropriate and timely remedial measures may be applied. The concept has been developed in the form of a book called Creative Learning (published by VIVA Books Ltd.). The book was presented to HE the President of India Mr APJ Kalam in a special function organised at Rashtrapati
Creative Learning presented to HE the President of India Mr APJ Kalam in a special function organised at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on Nov 17, 2006.
MAJOR PROJECTS
The content of learning is chosen taking consideration of the uniqueness of learning environment. It is selected to meet the needs of self, family and neighborhood. Thus, it tries to develop a person not only as an individual, but also as a social being strengthening family ties and friendship bonds. Its activities are designed in such a fashion that it we should gradually reduce individual competition and enhance group cooperation. As emotions have been found to play an important role in the development of relationships and success of individuals, it is given due importance in the teaching learning process.
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Bhavan, New Delhi on 17.11.2006. APCL was invited to make a presentation about the concept before the august audience of the NCERT faculty. Presentation about Education for Underprivileged has also been made in Bihar Vidhan Parishad Annexee in the 'Vimarsh' programme. Developing Mind Series (Mental Ability Development) In order to disseminate creativity on a large scale, after a long research a series of books named Developing Mind (Step I-VIII) were developed. These are graded activity books to learn the art of developing Concentration, Memory, Speed Mathematics, Reasoning, Questioning, Imagination, Poem writing and Story writing under the guidance of teacher /parent in school or at home. These books are used by many schools and parents for initiating art of learning and creativity from early childhood. Aadrishti Shivir The institution has developed a large number of tools for the development of concentration and visualisation. The kit was developed after a series of National Level Workshops organised with the assistance of Unicef. The Kit consists of a book called The Art of Developing Concentration, Develop Concentration, Concentration cards and an audio cassette 'Aadrishti' (to develop visualisation). 'Aadrishti Shivir' are organised at various places to empower people to learn the art of developing concentration and visualisation. Training of Teachers From time to time APCL undertakes training of teachers of Elementary and High Schools. It has taken such training programmes at various schools of Patna and Delhi. The training workshop has been conducted at Delhi Public School, DAV Public Schools, Nirankari Public Schools, Goodleys Public Schools in Delhi and St. Michael's Public School, St. Joseph High School, Kendriya Vidyalayas and DAV Public Schools at Patna. Major themes of training have been Promotion of Creativity, Development of Concentration, Joyful Ways of Teaching Mathematics, Joyful Methods of Teaching Social Sciences, Method of Pupil Evaluation and Remedial Measures, etc NCERT and ILO had associated APCL with the production of training materials for trainers of teachers in child labour school.
Education For Democracy APCL has been working for promotion of democratic values among children and bringing equity in learning. Towards this end it keeps on organising various seminars, workshops and exhibitions. In collaboration with Commonwealth Education Fund and Actionaid India it worked on a project for Education for Democracy in 2004-06. It made a survey of democratic orientation among school children. In the survey it was found that the modern education is leading to enhancement of authoritarianism in society. Based on this survey APCL decided to work for development of Lab approach to learning for spreading democratic values in society.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Prakriti Jodo Abhiyan Developing natural consciousness is one of the major concerns of the modern day world. This campaign was launched to promote natural consciousness. This campaign included development of modules of learning about plants, animals, birds and fishes in the form of Exploring Nature Series. A seies of posters called Socho Kabhi Aisa Ho to Kya Ho was also developed, which is basically an exercise to look towards ourselves through the eyes of different objects of nature. It also organises Prakriti Mela to create awareness about nature. It also developed an audio cassette called 'Prakriti'. In order to create love for nature it organises exhibitions. It also undertakes road show and human chain for generating awareness against use of crackers.
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In this context it aimed at developing Social Sciences Laboratories in schools. A set of 4 books 'Prayogic Samaj Vijnan' (Vol. VI-IX) has been developed for conducting activities in Social Science lab of class VI-IX.Various posters and teaching learning materials have also been developed. A Chitrakatha series to depict the life of mythological legend Shabari has been prepared to enthuse underprivileged sections, who worship her as Goddess, towards learning. These Chitrakathas are being used in different underprivileged groups for generating self-confidence. At some places the story is enacted as a drama on the occasion of Shabari Mela, which is celebrated annually on Chaita Purnima by Musahar Community. A book 'Rojmarra Ke Kanoon aur Hamare Adhikar' has been developed to teach interactive laws of day-to-day life. A training manual for teachers 'Prayogshala Gatividhiyon Ka Ek Samuchchya' has also been prepared. Zila Jantantra Mahotsava were organised in all three districts involving 30 schools . A state level function, Bihar Jantantra Mahotsava Ehsaas'05 was organised at Patna. In these Mahotsava learners of the participating schools displayed the posters and activities on democratic values. School level competitions of Drama on democratic values and Patriotic songs were also organised. Development of Lab Approach of Learning In order to disseminate the ideas of creative learning and also to link education with contextual situations APCL has attempted to develop lab approach to learning. For this purpose it has undertaken the work of developing model laboratory of Science, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Languages and Mental ability. Steel Authority of India Ltd. has supported construction of one floor of the labs. During Education For Democracy campaign APCL developed the basic books for Social Sciences lab pertaining to Class VI to IX. It plans to develop full kit for lab methods of learning. Lab method takes care of the multiple intelligence of children. It correlates the capabilities of head, heart and hand. It provides an opportunity to children to learn their subjects through various learning styles. Recently, APCL organised a workshop on Learning Mathematics through Magic, Music and Drama to take care of needs of Rhythmic and Kinesthetic children.
Awareness Campaigns Against Social Evils APCL undertakes awareness campaign for social issues through various exhibitions, human chain, road shows etc from time to time. It has undertaken exhibitions and demonstrations for removing superstitions, environmental consciousness, popularising family values, promoting cultural values, etc. Aas Paas The association has launched a programme called Aas Paas, which aims at promoting methods to learn from neighbourhood. It has developed innovative TLM for such purpose. It is useful for middle and high school children.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Creation of Social Sciences Labs in different schools of Bihar & Jharkhand
In collaboration with Sir Dorabji Tata Trust the association has established 13 Social Sciences Labs in different schools of Bihar and Jharkhand.
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Training of Master Trainers In 2006-07 APCL has undertaken training of master trainers under Bihar School Anemia Control Programme launched by Unicef. Broadstreaming education for underprivileged in Nargada Panchayat In collaboration with Actionaid India the association has undertaken the project on broadstreaming school education among the underprivileged sections of society. It would aim at creating Creative Learning Centre to provide supplementary learning in villages of weaker sections in Nargada Panchayat of Patna. Broadstreaming as opposed to mainstreaming is basically a concept evolved by APCL to incoporate the care and concerns of underprivileged sections of society in the learning process. It has developed a typical methodology for the purpose of integrating the language, culture, folk system of learning into the education system. To institutionise it has established Shabari Ashrams. Shabari Ashrams As a special social activity APCL has taken upon itself to help government schools of Jamsaut Panchayat in making them properly functional. Towards this end it has established 6 Shabari Ashrams in different underprivileged Tola inhabited mostly by mushar community. This works as a link between community and schools and helps children through supplementary learning so that they may start doing better in school. It has also conducted Bal Mela and innovative game competition based on their traditional games. It has also developed an innovative method of evaluation in joyful way through fair approach. More than 250 children are being directly benefited by the Ashrams. These initiative has helped in reducing drop out from schools in the area. Promoting Creativity Among Children APCL regualrly organises various workshops, competitions and exhibitions for promotion of creativity among people. On the eve of the new millenium it organised a competition among school children of Bihar for poem and story writing. It published these creative expressions as Bal Kalrav. It regularly organises exhibitions on designs from flowers, fruits and vegetables.
Vandemataram APCL has developed an interesting drama named 'Vandemataram' based on 90 years of freedom struggle (1847-1947). The script was developed in a workshop of children. It has beautiful landscapes of songs and action. It has already been enacted in all major halls of Patna. APCL is planning to develop Bharat Leela- a series of drama displaying cultural traditions of India. It is also planning to develop Main Hindi Hun - a drama depicting the traditions of Hindi literature. School of Creative Learning In order to demonstrate the new teaching learning methodology, School of Creative Learning has been established at Danapur (Patna). It is affiliated to CBSE and running classes upto class XII. The school has earned a name in the field of innovative education. `It basically caters to the children of rural
MAJOR PROJECTS
APCL has made presentation about enhancing creativity at different important institutions of the country including Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gandhinagar, Ranchi University, Patna University, etc.
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areas. It also maintains a good hostel with good facilities to cater to the needs of the people from far flung areas. The teaching methodology is specially suitable for children not being successful, as it takes care of all learning styles. Children, who were not being successful in different schools or had even attempted to commit suicide, have shown tremendous progress in learning after studying in the school. School works not only for providing access to children, but it works for giving an opportunity for success to all.
MAJOR PROJECTS
Ritu Sinha Centre for Creative Learning (RSCCL) APCL has established Ritu Sinha Centre for Creative Learning as a library complex with research facility to work in the area of Creative Learning. It is being developed as a Resource Centre for poor and underprivileged.
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Major Publications
Audio cassettes Adrishti: Step to step visualisation exercises Prakriti: Songs to generate environmental awareness Khilata Bachpan :Song depicting rights of children Prerana : Motivational Songs
Vijoy Prakash (Published by VIVA Books) Mridula Prakash(Ed.) Vijoy Prakash Ed. Vijoy Prakash Vijoy Prakash
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Association for Promotion of Creative Learning
Board of Management Dr. Ajay Kumar, Noted Urologist, President, IMA, India, and Member Medical Council of IndiaPresident Mr. Vijoy Prakash, IAS, Secretary, Welfare, Bihar- Executive President Sri Vishnu Dayal Ram, IPS, IG (Police) Jharkhand, Ranchi- Vice- President Mr. A.K.Singh, IAAS, PAG, Bihar- Vice-President Mr. Sharad Kumar Mallick, GM (Finance & Accounts), Telephones, Hajipur- Vice-President Prof. Shaileshwar Sati Prasad, HoD of English (Retd.), Patna University- Vice-President Dr. V.K. Sinha, Assistant Prof., Orthopedics, Patna Medical College- Vice-President Mr. Ranjan Kumar, Union Bank of India- Vice-President Dr. Mridula Prakash, Principal, School of Creative Learning- Vice -President (Ex-Officio) Mr. B.K.Karn, Principal, Netarhat School- Vice-President Mr. Satish Kumar, Reserve Bank of India, Patna- Vice -President
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Mr. Rajiv Ranjan Verma, IPS, IG , Bhagalpur, Bihar- Vice-President
Mr. P.K. Verma, Bihar Planning Service- Vice-President Mr. Sudhir Mohan Jha, State Bank of India, Zonal Office, Patna Vice- President (Finance & Accounts) Prof. Shailendra Kumar Srivastava, Physicist and noted activist, Chaiperson, Creative Learning Foundation -Member (Ex-Officio) Mr. Raman Kumar, Bihar Engineering Service -Member Dr. Ran Bijay Narayan Sinha, Psychologist- Member
Association for Promotion of Creative Learning Nargada Village Danapur Cantt - Shivala Road Patna Bihar 801503 (India)
CONTACT
Mr. K.K. Das, Bihar Engineering Service, Treasurer, Creative Swablambi Sahkari Grih Nirman Samiti Member (Ex-Officio)
Phone: 91-612-26215450 / 91-9234881782 For more details visit: www.creativelearning.in
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