NAMANA CHARITABLE TRUST (NCT) is now recognized by the Government of India Darpan ID: KA/2023/035769 | BIS number: BISCR362 Gadag | Schools in Gadag | DEIT Gadag | Gadag WiKi | Downloads
This trust aims to elicit excellence in education and improve the teaching-learning experience. The core aim of the trust is to introduce "Experiential Learning" at every level of the formal education process. Trust will strive to identify best teachers and work with them to spread best practices. It aims to enable the teaching fraternity with a platform to collaborate with teachers from national and international schools for joint work to improve the learning ecosystem.
Towards excellence in education
Introduce experiential learning to all strata of formal education Identify and encourage the best teachers and practices Collaborate and publish research articles on the impact of experiential learning
Our mission is to introduce experiential learning to all strata of formal education. Out of the many possible methodologies, we also encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) adoption and ICT (Information and Communications Technology) utilization. We work towards improving the literacy rate and bridging the digital divide. We are running three programs, 1. Engage: Teachers training program for adoption of ICT, Experiential learning (ATAL Tinkering Lab) 2. Encourage : Excellence in Teaching Award and Organising the science exhibitions 3. Excel: Teachers exchange program with national and international schools to share the best practices We have started our pilot project in Gadag district, Karnataka. The literacy rate in Gadag is less than the national average and lags much behind in the quality of education, specifically STEM adoption and ICT utilization. We are working with district-level education offices like DDPI, and DEIT, and also working with local colleges to build a self-sustaining ecosystem. Our eventual goal is to start a school based on Veda and Vigyan where all learning happens through experiments and a self-awareness lifestyle.
Encourage Program: Excellence in Teaching Award Category 1: Engineering College - Selection Process 1. Student Feedback: Top 10 faculties 2. Publication or Funding: Minimum 1 (preferably with students) 3. Expert lectures or/and articles in print media: 2 (1 internal + 1 external) 4. Personal Interview Category 2: School (6th to 10th standard) - Selection Process 1. Pragna : Depth of knowledge (Lecture) 2. Prayoga : Experimental knowledge (Demonstration) 3. Parinama : SSLC results 4. Prabhava : Influence on students and school
Engage Program : Experiential Learning 1. Short term: Workshop 2. Long term: Establish laboratories and carry out Projects Curiosity to know drives us to explore, and it is the base of learning. Which eventually builds a knowledge base for the self and humanity. Is there any way to cultivate curiosity? Inculcate curiosity?? - Methodology/Pedagogy (Design Thinking and Critical Thinking) - Wonder instruments Methodologies : 1. Scientific method: Make an observation -> Ask a question -> Gather background information -> Establish a hypothesis -> Test your hypothesis by conducting an experiment -> Observe the experiment results -> Analyze the results -> Draw a conclusion 2. Zero information: The teacher acts dumb to make the student think on topic with the series of questions. This makes the student the owner of that thought. In some cases, half information needs to be shared. Wonder instruments: 1. Magnets 2. Force gauge 3. Lenses: Convex and Concave 4. Measuring Tape, Scale, Screw gauge 5. Clock, Digital Clock, and stopwatch 6. Microscope and Telescope 7. Pendulum 8. Balls of different sizes (Tennis and Volleyball) 9. Human body anatomy 10. Globe and World map 11. DC Motors and AA Battery 12. Thermometer (mercury-based) 12. Pulley and Lever 13. Desktop computers with internet
Vice Chairperson, SKSVMACET
Rtd. Principal and Writer
Panel member(School Program), NCT
Rtd. DDPI, Gadag
Panel member(School Program), NCT
BEO, Gadag
Panel member(School Program), NCT
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1. Study the education eco-system in the Gadag district 2. Study the existing experiential learning ecosystem for middle school
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(All Donations are tax exempt under Section 80G of Income Tax Act) Account Name: Namana Charitable Trust Account number: 41449640515 IFSC number: SBIN0009249 Branch: State Bank of India, Mulgund Road, Gadag 582101, Karnataka, India Account Type: Current
Office: NAMANA CHARITABLE TRUST (R), GADAG, #MIG-I-103, Siddalinga Nagar, HUDCO Colony, Gadag-582 101, Karnataka, India
Email: namanatrustgadag@gmail.com