“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I
may
Remember, involve me and I learn”.
While teaching is a continuous process for teachers, studying is
for the students. Over time there has been tendency that it gets monotonous and
boring. So, there is need to wean off the boredom and come over as successful
students and teachers. This calls for the activity based learning, which knocks
out the conventional method of teaching.
Witty International school came alive when the citizens of
Bhilwara swarmed the thematic transferred class rooms and corridors of the
school on 17th November,2019.
Edutainment was not only amalgamation of learning with fun but fusion of
science, social science, math and craft evinces.
The Edutainment event “Curriculum Comes Alive” was inaugurated by
the honourable collector of Bhilwara, Mr Rajendra Bhatt. He accompanied by the
members of school management committee visited each and every section of the
exhibition and appreciated the wonderful creations of the students. He lauded
the school for its efforts for bringing out the hidden talents of students and
with a focus on creating more awareness of Social science, Science, technology
and engineering.
Sunday became more informative not only for children but for the
parents too when science and social science were discovered in the form of much
loved games.
History came alive when the models of Jhansi ki Rani, Akbar, Mahatma
Gandhi, early man, villagers walked the corridors of the school with much pride
and enthusiasm. The projects and models exhibited were related to the field of
social studies, encompassing the subjects History, Civics, and Geography. A
Chronicle Trot through the history section was equivalent to a walk through
time. There were models and charts depicting life right from the Stone Age to
the Ages of Communication and Information Technology. One could find various
beautiful and intricate models such as Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, small scale
industries, court and various houses of Parliament. Some of the models
showcased the Earth’s structure, while others focused on the topographical
features of our planet.
The fun in science was revealed to all intriguing eyes in
enchanting rooms prepared by our students. There they showcased various
interesting experiments using easily available chemicals with the most magical
results. The young Einsteins had playfully explained various profound concepts
such as how electricity and sugars can alter plant growth, thereby helping in
agriculture. Multifarious models like that of hydraulic lift, candyfloss machine, automatic
dustbin, lemon battery laser light
security system , air cooler , smoke absorber, Newton disk , magnetic power
generator, rope way were captivating and raised one’s
curiosity. The different charts, models, and diagrams describing various
flora and fauna were beautifully done by the students.
Mathematical concepts like the
divisibility rule, probability and geometry etc. were explained with the aid of
the most fascinating models. Fun activities like the Math o- Network made one
see the math in games or the games in math.
The entrance plaza had an exquisite
look and was adorned with beautiful Art & Craft exhibits. Name of craft
exhibition showcased the efforts of students from Grade 3 to 9. It gave an
opportunity to growing young artists to display their creative talents and
develop a humane outlook. Students' handicraft skills were displayed via
handbags, folders and coloured pots and stupendous collage work stunned
everyone around.
With an endeavour to promote scientific attitude among
budding young scientist, the Artificial Intelligence was one of its kind where Alexa
with smart light control, holographic display Google AI projects, google lens and
future of artificial intelligence were indeed an eye openers.
Parents as well as teachers were amazed to see how our
students could easily explain to an inquisitive mind the functioning of
realistic models of our world and the world beyond. No nook and corner of the
class room was left unnoticed.
This endeavour not only provided the students with a
platform to exhibit their innovations but dreams hiding in their consciousness
thus proving that education is the blood of the future.
In the end parents and the students went away with an understanding
and new approach towards the activity based learning in conducive environment and
the holistic development of the child in this contemporary world.
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