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Exploring Linguistic Diversity of Solapur

Exploring Linguistic Diversity of Solapur In a recent article on experiential learning, I shared about a Samaj Darshan activity conducted at Jnana Prabodhini, Solapur, aimed at studying the linguistic diversity of the city. Many readers appreciated the example and requested more details about the activity. After going through the records and teachers' diaries, I have written down the details of this Samaj Darshan activity focused on understanding the linguistic diversity of Solapur. At Jnana Prabodhini, Solapur, we select a theme every year that encourages students to explore various aspects of society and culture. By participating in Samaj Darshan , students gain valuable insights that help them connect more deeply with the people and places around them. The objective is to understand society; both its strengths and challenges, appreciate its culture, and develop a sense of gratitude towards the people and communities who contribute to it. This activity is practiced as wh...

Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance: Planner Sahadhyay Din (सहाध्याय दिन); Experiential Learning Day

Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance Tittle of Sahadhyay Din ( सहाध्याय दिन ) ; Experiential Learning Day: Shackleton's Voyage of Endurance Introduction:   To introduce students an immersive journey into the remarkable expedition of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his ship, Endurance. This Experiential Learning Day will give opportunity to step into the shoes of explorers and experience the challenges they faced in the frozen wilderness of Antarctica and students can embark on a thrilling educational adventure, delving into leadership, resilience, and survival in the harshest of environments. They will get opportunity to explore concepts related to Antarctica. Curricular goal: To provide an immersive and multidisciplinary learning experience centered around Sir Ernest Shackleton's expedition to Antarctica, with a focus on history, geography, leadership, and resilience. Competency: Critical thinking, historical context comprehension, and multidisciplinary exploration...

Task Instructions for PBL Guide Teachers : Enriching Skills Required for PBL

  Task Instructions for PBL Guide Teachers Thoughts on Enriching Skills Required for PBL Objective: To enrich the understanding of skill enrichment required for Project-Based Learning (PBL) by developing a comprehensive mind map and writing a short note. Steps: 1.     Review Shared Diagram: Begin by reviewing the diagram that lists a few skills required for project work, which has been shared with you along with activity instructions. 2.     Expand the Skill List: Add to the list of skills required for effective project work. 3.     Develop a Mind Map: Create a new mind map that represents the importance and scope of skill enrichment for PBL, Organize the skills into categories and show their relationships and interdependencies. 4.     Write a Short Note: ·        Based on your mind map, write a short note covering the following points: ·      ...

सहाध्याय दिन, An Experiential Learning Day

  सहाध्याय दिन , An Experiential Learning Day At Jnana Prabodhini Solapur, we organize a special activity titled " समाजदर्शन उपक्रम ," which translates roughly to " Insights into the Essence of Society ." A few years ago, on a specially organized day, all students across different standards were grouped vertically for this unique experience. Solapur is a city of remarkable linguistic diversity. Initially, as a border district, we anticipated finding families speaking Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, and a few other languages. However, after an initial survey, we discovered families speaking more than 20 different languages. On a special day, group of students, accompanied by their mentor teachers and parent, visited these families. They stayed with them for a few hours to understand their reasons for migration, the uniqueness of their languages, how many family members could read and speak their mother tongue, and sing songs from those languages. They also learned ...