Reclaiming education during a pandemic
Even as we deal with the public health challenges it is time to reclaim education and take a look at the role of schools in creating an equitable society Read more
Kaigal program – A case study published by Azim Premji University
A case study of the Kaigal program published by Azim Premji University, as part of a compendium of social change interventions. Azim Premji University ran a Case Study Challenge for showcasing interventions in social change and organizations across the country were invited to participate. FEEL resp
Teacher development for inclusive learning environments, presentation at conference of Comparative Education Society of India
A research project was undertaken to understand the areas of teacher professional development needed for creating inclusive learning environments through a comparative study of tribal schools (run by FEEL) and the government schools; this paper was presented at the Comparative Education Society conf
An integrated approach to education, conservation and livelihood
The Kaigal Education and Environment Program was conceptualized in 2008 as an integrated approach combining education, conservation and sustainable livelihoods, rooted in social ecological principles. The program works in Chittoor district, along the fringes of the Kaundinya Wildlife Sanctuary. The
A humane approach to designing a school in and for tribal communities
Education has become a fundamental right; near universalization of elementary schooling has been achieved. However, assessment of learning levels of students show that educational attainment levels are low. Though students are coming to school with diverse backgrounds and learning propensities, ther
Documenting sustainable harvesting practices of NTFPs
In 2015, a survey was conducted with the objective of documentation of NTFPs collected and sustainable practices among Yanadhi communities in 32 tribal villages on the fringes of KWLS. A field study was conducted for this purpose covering Yanadi Tribal communities living on the fringes of KWLS in 7
Peer feedback and evaluation in sanctuary schools
Often we are asked about evaluation of learning in a setting that does not involve testing, examinations. For many of us who have seen only traditional systems, it seems inconceivable to think of an evaluation where there are no quantified measures. This question becomes important as we look at the
Studies of biodiversity on campus
Biologists have identified India as one of the top twelve megadiversity countries of the world. It harbours an estimated 500, 000 out of some 10 to 30 million species of living organisms in a variety of bio-geographic ecosystems. We have a responsibility to conserve this rich biodiversity. But to be