Dist 3141 ROTARY TEACH PROGRAM BY ROTARY INDIA

Dist: 3141 ROTARY T-E-A-C-H PROGRAM BY ROTARY INDIA LITERACY MISSION

Rotary T-E-A-C-H Program Teacher Support E Learning Adult Literacy Child Development Happy Schools Aimed to assist the Govt’s ongoing effort, in accordance with RTE Act (2009)

WHAT CELEBRITIES HAS TO DO WITH T-E-A-C-H ?

THE TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM ACTIVITIES UNDER THE PROGRAM-: A. Training/ Re Training of Teachers : India has more than 7 lakh untrained teachers, hence it becomes imperative to train and re -train teachers to ensure quality education. B. Strengthening of District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) : Ø Pre-service training i. e. to prepare teachers for the school system. Ø In-service training i. e. to improve the quality of existing school teachers.

THE TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM (Contd…) C. Supplemental Teaching in Schools : Ø This activity is designed keeping in mind the dearth of teachers in Government/ Government aided schools. Teachers are so over-burdened that the quality of teaching gets affected. D. Nation Builder Awards : Ø In 2014 more than 3000 teachers were awarded with the Nation Builder Award. This year, the award has recognized almost 1800 teachers, with more in the pipeline. Ø More than 1500 teachers have been trained in 2015 with the proactive role of Rotary Clubs around the country.

THE TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM (Contd…) v. Periodic evaluation and appraisal of teachers v. District / National Level recognitions Ø Standardized evaluation method Ø To include cash prizes Ø Recognized on our websites v. Trained Volunteers as teachers Ø Training modules to be available online Ø Volunteers to be tested before being deputed Ø Special emphasis on youth/ senior citizens/ spouses of Rotarians

THE TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM (Contd…) Provision of contractual employment of volunteers Continuous Teacher training through E Learning v. For 2016 -17, the aim is to train and equip 1, 000 teachers in selected schools

TEACHER SUPPORT Outstanding Teachers being facilitated with the “Nation Builder Award”

THE E-LEARNING PROGRAM (Contd…) Establishment of E Learning Centers in schools Provision of E Learning kits in needy schools Ø Ensures fast and effective learning Ø Improves attendance at schools by making learning interesting and enjoyable Ø Reduces school drop out Ø Can help teachers learn new techniques Ø Very helpful in a single teacher school Development of Software for each state curriculum in local language and English to be Govt’s responsibility with Rotary’s advocacy

§ Setting up 1000 E-Learning Classrooms in Dist 3141 Ø Facilitating E-Learning Centres in Government primary schools. Ø State funded. Ø Having at least two teachers. Ø One classroom with pucca construction roof, floor. doors and windows. Ø Electricity / Solar Power to enable projector/ television. Ø Walls (white colored). If not, then a white board is required. Ø Building secured against unauthorized entry during non-school hours.

E-LEARNING Students being taught at various e-learning centers across the country.

THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM A. Rotary India Global Dream (RIGD) : Ø School students of classes VI to XII to enroll as volunteer-teacher. / Rotaractors/ Interactors Ø Each student volunteer-teacher is enabled with specially designed Toolkit, in a language of their choice. Ø Student volunteer-teacher to spend 30 -45 minutes each day to teach adult learner. Ø Duration to make an adult literate is 45 -60 days. Ø On completion of 3 months the adult learner to appear for NIOS examination, which will certify them to be literate. *

THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM (Contd…) B. Setting up Adult Literacy Centres: Ø Venue selection near a slum/ basti/ village/ locality free of cost or at a nominal cost. Ø Identify adult illiterates through a survey and counsel them to come to the centre. Ø Maximum of 30 adult to enroll in one centre for a minimum of 3 month period. Ø Use available primer and provide other teaching material to the adult learners. Ø Qualified & trained volunteer teachers to take classes and prepare the learner to NIOS/ Rotary conducted examination to certify the adult illiterate as literate.

ADULT LITERACY Adult learners at various adult literacy centers.

THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM (Contd…) Use of ‘E Learning’ module Ø introduced by TCS (available in 9 languages) Active participation of Rotarians, their Spouses, Rotaractors and Interactors as Volunteers. Use social media as a tool to enhance our objective Specialized training to housewives and girls living in slums and bastis, Promotion of Literacy amongst mothers

THE ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM (Contd…) • Functional Literacy through Ø Vocational training Ø Basic education in maths, business fundamentals, computer skills etc In 2016 -17 Rotary intends to educate more than 1, 000 adults and to set up 17, 000 adult literacy centers in India. District 3141: 10000 Adult Literates.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Children being prepared to be sent back to school at various non-governmental centers.

THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM Asha Kiran… a ray of hope : This is the name given to the Child Development initiative at Rs. 2100/- per child to send 1, 000 out of school children back to school. This program has been undertaken to fulfill the goals of Child Development vertical of RILM. District 3141: 1000 children

THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (Contd…) Special emphasis on overall inclusive growth - Children of prisoners - Children of sex workers - Children of migrant workers Eradication of child labor and provision for proper education of the children liberalized from the clutches of “child labor”. Bringing the school dropouts back to school. Provision for scholarships to meritorious students Equity in education for Differently abled children

THE HAPPY SCHOOL PROGRAM Ø Adopt & convert state funded primary schools to Happy Schools. Ø Painted & well maintained schools buildings and walls. Ø Clean & hygienic separate toilets for boys and girls. Ø Safe & adequate drinking water for both students and teachers. Ø Library in schools, with more than 200 students. Ø Uniform & footwear for every child. Ø Benches & desks for better student teacher interaction. Ø Well maintained space for teaching staff. Ø Provisions of play materials, games and sports equipment.

THE HAPPY SCHOOL PROGRAM (Contd…) Clean Schools - Painted and well maintained school buildings. Benches & Desks for better student teacher interaction Clean and hygienic toilets for boys & girls. Ensuring clean and pure drinking water for both children and teachers. Facility of Library for the schools having children exceeding the count of 200. Provision of Uniform and footwear Well maintained space for teaching staff. Clubs to identify schools which lack at least 3 of the above requisites and provide them to make them ‘Happy Schools In 2016 -17, Dist 3141 aim to turn 100 elementary schools into Happy Schools.

Library Books Educational Toys

HAPPY SCHOOL Happy School Project implementation in elementary schools across India.

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