The Journey We All Took This Year

Visual learning method – students are learning through tangible, concrete learning techniques.◦ i.e. School Voting, School Excursions, Demonstration via

Workshops.

Hands-on, interactive education. School Democracy – children are encouraged to

speak their minds and express their opinions.

Practical application – every day use of what is learned in school.

Science Education Hands on practical Focus: Clarity of

basic concepts of Chemistry i.e. How chemicals react?

Practical Application: ◦ Practical application

of use of chemical in daily life as well as industry.

Students are learning laws of physics through tangible, concrete learning techniques.

Practical Application: ◦ Practical

application of use of laws of physics in daily life as well as industry.

Grammar with songs and dance and lots of fun too!

Learning Gujarati language grammar with out any fear or burden.

Practical Application: ◦ use of laws 0f grammar

for effective expression of thoughts and creative writing.

Public Speaking and State Level Drama Competition against Child Labour.

Conducted Workshop for Practical Applications of Various Measurements.

Kilad near Vansda Social Studies &

Botany Studies Focus:

Environmental, wildlife, ecological balance i.e. Why are there no birds in our region?

Practical Application: ◦ Forest as a resource◦ Local forest

preservation◦ Symbiotic relationship

between nature and man.

Step towards Self Reliance – Zardoshi Work, Cutting and Stitching, Computer Applications, Nursery.

Lothal Archeological site Nal Sarovar / Bird Sanctuary Science City Gandhi Ashram Step Well at Adalaj Patadi – Kutch Desert Modhera All India Tribal Community Meeting Hiking Trip to Kilad Reserved Forest

Historical site 10,000 year-

old ancient Indus Valley civilization.

Students learned about advancements in ancient society.

Girls were given exposure to various wildlife bird populations from Siberia, Northern Europe, Arctic and Middle East regions. ◦ Seagulls, heron,

crane, flamingo, pelican .

Made aware of preserving ecological balance in their own tribal community.

Ahmadabad Science exhibitions New inventions Information satellite Astronomy education 3-D movie – IMAX Girls were able to get

an in depth, scientific perspective on astronomy and technology.

Gandhi up close Students were able

to see the roots and purpose for the independence movement.

Exhibition sheds light on teachings and message.

Adalaj Known for rainwater

collection. Intricate carvings

inside the well walls. Girls learned about

the process of rainwater collection and the art of carving.

Desert-flat land foreign concept to girls. ◦ Contrast from girls’ native

forest land. Saw how salt was made ◦ Bromine made from salt

factory, practical application of chemical mixtures .

Exposure to migrant school- a school which travels with the children of migrant workers.◦ Prevents children of

migrant workers from being expelled for not being able to attend school.

• Heritage site of ancient culture.

• Sun Temple and Surajkund represent the asthetic value of sculpting.

Visit to own villages through an Educated Eyes. Encourage Observation Skills, Develop Logical Thinking - liaison with various authorities, Identify issues of the local community, Work with community on problem solving.

Held Election and formed students government to provide practical knowledge of their Rights, Duties and Democratic System as a future citizens.

Art and Music – 58 students appeared for Government conducted Drawing Exams. 27 students participated in National Painting competition. 22 students are learning Indian Vocal Music under the guidance of classical music teacher.

School Election Preparing for National Drawing Competition

Established Library to encourage Extra curricular Reading and Launched School Magazine to Inspire Students to Express their Views.

Sa ….. Re ….. Ga ….. Ma …..

Do ….. Re ….. Mi ….. Fa …..

You can own the Earth and stillAll you'll own is Earth untilYou can paint with all the colors of the wind

All Students performed an English musical based on preserving the environment.

Drama used as a tool for enhancing spoken English, grammar, public speaking skills, and building confidence.

International documentarians interested in the practical application of ecological preservation at KEDI.

Student production was filmed by CNN, as well as Korean and Indian documentarians.

Drop in a Bucket --- Solar Steam Cooking System, Organic Farming, Water Recycling.

Outdoor Activities – Fun and Games.

Oxford Trinity College ◦ 4 professors visited Kedi to enhance teaching

methods and promote education. ◦ Professors discovered that Kedi is already

practicing effective and diversified teaching methods.

Eco-team ◦ Promote environmental issues. ◦ Foster the idea of individual responsibilities to

preserve the planet into students.

Exchange and collaboration to share Ideas and Teaching Aids.

Joint Venture with ECO Centre to Create Awareness and Promote Self Reliance.

Volunteers from all over the world work with students.

Students learn how to communicate and work with foreign visitors-objective outsider exposure to build self confidence and application of English language.

Convention held in Valod.

Students annually attend AIT meeting in order to increase awareness of current societal and tribal issues.

Discussion Forum: ◦ Social taboos ◦ Psychological barriers ◦ Education - *Given the most emphasis◦ Social/political problems ◦ Gender gap

Kedi Residential School for Tribal Girls, Kaivalya Trust, “Kaivalya” Bungalow, Sai Baba Temple Road, Tithal 396006, Dist. Valsad, Gujarat, India. Aparna and Pankaj Kadikar – 02632-240550, 09979496352, aparna.kadikar@gmail.com, Jayant Desai – 022-28636081