DAY 8 KILAVO

 DAY 7

KEY CONCEPTS AND INSIGHT

The main theme of today's session was visiting Shikha Academy. Shikha Academy focuses on research and development to create a scalable, high-quality education model for India. Through this development, we design high-quality, project-based curricula that are fully aligned with the Indian National Education Policy (NEP), ensuring that every lesson, activity, and program prepares students for the future.

Shikha aims to empower teachers, demonstrating that AI is their ally and partner in education. Shikha Lab is an AI-driven research center dedicated to addressing education challenges at scale.

The Motivation Ability Transfer (MAT) model is used to ensure that learners stay motivated, develop their abilities, practice and master core knowledge and skills, and ultimately transfer their learning by applying their toolkit to solve real-world problems.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

The MAT model was the teaching method used. To support course delivery, lesson templates were provided, incorporating various pedagogical practices, including active, inquiry-based, and project-based learning approaches.

Each template consists of eight different sections, allowing classes to utilize one or more depending on their needs:

1. Provocation – Engaging students with thought-provoking questions or activities.
2. New Content Learning – Introducing and exploring new concepts.
3. Analysis – Encouraging critical thinking and deeper understanding.
4. Research and Artifact Creation – Conducting research and developing creative outputs.
5. Discussion – Facilitating group conversations to enhance comprehension.
6. Project Planning – Organizing and structuring project work.
7. Review and Testing – Assessing understanding through reflection and evaluation.
8. Presentation and Review – Showcasing learning outcomes and receiving feedback.

This structured approach ensures a dynamic and engaging learning experience.