About us
Our Approach
The Indian education system faces challenges at the primary and early childhood care levels, which necessitate a comprehensive approach focused on holistic learning, community ownership and stakeholder engagement to bring about a systemic change. Prajayatna aims to address these issues by building capacities and empowering the various stakeholders, advocating for meaningful participation, establishing linkages, and fostering a supportive ecosystem for a meaningful education.
Building an Ecosystem for Learning
To support the learning process, Prajayatna envisions the creation of an ecosystem that nurtures holistic development and active learning. This ecosystem encompasses various elements, such as supportive school environments, trained teachers, engaged parents and communities and involved bureaucracy.
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By encouraging interactions and cooperation between schools/anganwadis, parental structures, local elected bodies and the relevant bureaucratic structures, Prajayatna promotes a comprehensive and integrated system that addresses the needs of the institutions and learners and thereby establishes a strong foundation for inclusive and holistic education, which empowers children to explore their potential and thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. Through capacity building, resource allocation, and collaborative initiatives, Prajayatna works towards creating an ecosystem that promotes democratic practices, accountability, transparency, and decentralisation of education governance.
Competency based holistic Learning
Despite heightened awareness and concerted efforts from various stakeholders, a significant number of children continue to struggle with poor learning outcomes. The entrenched issues within the traditional system are evident in its narrow perspective on intelligence, prioritizing rote memorization, information transfer, and exam preparation.
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There is a need for a redefinition of the learning experience for a more holistic learning process that seamlessly integrates the acquisition of knowledge with the development of essential 21st-century life skills. The learning approach of Prajayatna seeks to move beyond the traditional emphasis on recall and examinations, fostering a more comprehensive educational journey that prepares the children for the complexities of the modern world.
In the early childhood stage, the focus is on the holistic development of all domains, nurturing well-rounded individuals. As children progress to the primary stage, emphasis is placed on cultivating the skills of ‘learning how to learn.’ This approach empowers children to become lifelong learners, capable of adapting to evolving circumstances and acquiring knowledge beyond the classroom.