Action Steps

Design and implement a teacher education process that:

1. Develops creative thinking and application skills.
2. Builds educators.
3. Facilitates rapid knowledge and skill transfer.
4. Is world class.

Rural children performing one of 100 science experiments sponsored by AIF

Teaching and Learning Model

The practical model developed and used by AIF instructors is based on research done in India and abroad.

I. Teacher Education Center

Create a high quality teacher education center, which will become a major source for trainers and highly motivated teachers for schools across India.

Key elements and objectives of the proposed Teacher Education Center:

- Curriculum to cover all core disciplines

- Develop effective partnerships with schools

- Skills and techniques taught must be 'scaleable' to meet both urban and rural needs

- Provide in-service programs

- Encourage cross-fertilization among schools

- Provide basic management and behavioral training

- Establish creative collaborations with institutions such as the Homi Bhabha Center for Science Education, Mumbai

II. Establish a world class school as "a center for creative excellence", which will become a catalyst for change

· Build close working relationships between the school and the Teacher Education Center.

· Institute world-class academic standards and facilities.

· Emphasize integrated education providing cultural opportunities for children.

· Actively participate in rural education and community development.

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