A delegation of teachers from the State of Sikkim visited Delhi
as a part of the programme “EK BHARAT SHRESHTHA BHARAT” under the aegis of
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The objective of the programme is to
establish a cultural connect among different regions of India and to celebrate
the unity in diversity of our nation thereby promoting the spirit of national
integration through engagement between culturally diverse states and union
territories.
The visit was organized by Samagra Shiksha and its highlight
was sharing of innovative ideas as well as viewing the cultural panoramic experience
of Delhi.
The delegation visited of a number of Sarvodaya Vidyalayas
and had an experiential view of the Happiness Curriculum, digitization of
learning, creation and use of low cost Teaching Learning Materials etc.
Primary classes were individually observed by the delegates.
Decoration, appropriate for learning enhancement was captured by all delegates
in their cameras. Students were enthusiastic and actively responded. Various
activities like poem reciting, storytelling, role play, puzzles and singing in
a choir were observed by the visitors. Delegates interacted with students and appreciated
teachers efforts for conducting innovative interesting activities. Mindfulness activities, fixed in the Happiness Curriculum were performed keeping in
mind the developmental age of the students. Delegates commented that students
are more expressive, confident and able to engage in conversation.
The team from Sikkim also shared lovely inputs about Sikkim’s
culture, topography, education system, native people and their customs etc.
They also had an interactive session with the school staff in all schools.
