Ohh, Bangalore!, the IT hub!
I was so excited
to move to Bangalore for my further studies a few years ago. The
infrastructure, culture, modern amenities in the educational institutions
pulled me to this amazing city. I always wondered, the huge developmental steps
taken by the government and system followed by each individual in the city. During
my studies, as a part of exposure visits, we were taken to few Govt. Schools
and slums in the city. The situations in the communities were so pathetic to
believe in the middle of this ‘Metro City’. I have asked this question to many
people, as being one of the most advanced, systematic and ever growing cities
in India, how does Karnataka has huge number of dropouts, illiterates and
unemployed youths? When the students from other parts of the state and country
choose Bangalore as the best location to learn and settle down, the localities
finds it difficult to adjust with the living conditions and proper utilization
of resources in their own state.
The history of
our country has been checked, from pre-colonial times to the present but always
available to only a privileged few. The post independence period herald
promises by the government and silence on critical areas in the provision of
education for its citizens. Eminent educationists, various committees and
commissions have lent their might and shaped elementary education system in
India resulting in the passage of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory
Education Act 2009 (RTE Act).
Most of the
commission reports the recommendations such as the nature and quality of
teacher training needs to be reviewed and enhanced significantly. Teachers need
to be appropriately and adequately trained as teachers play as significant role
in ensuring learning outcomes for the children. Teachers need to be trained and
equipped with necessary skills and competency to address the varying needs of
students in their class. Teachers needs to be inspiring and motivating and they
should have the competency to devise appropriate methods for teaching children
by helping the latter to create knowledge by combining information and their
experiences outside classroom.
When many parents are afraid to send their children to school due to
exploitation of students physically and mentally, the parents in Anagalpura
village feels so happy to send their children to ‘ Banyan Community School. The
Banyan Community School is run by Lovedale Foundation, focuses on promoting
quality education and reserves its admission to only those people living Below
Poverty Line as measured in India, children with special needs, children from
slums and orphans.
In order to create model quality education programme for the children,
the Foundation has initiated a Model English Medium High School called Banyan
Community School. Catering nearly 350 children. The school has developed a
model infrastructure of 100% Eco friendly architecture, with grey and rain
water harvesting, creative and artistic class rooms, children library, music rooms,
computer lab, craft workshop, hygienic kitchen and dining room, providing most
balanced nutritious midday meal, nutrient drinks, high cleanliness, neat and
tidy dress code, physical practices, science lab, play ground, daily travel
facilities etc.
Honourable prime minister says on
teacher’s day, “Serving the nation does not only mean doing grand things; doing
small things is a big service to the nation.” We invite volunteers from all
walks of life: students, teachers, psychologists and anyone who would
like to help us make a difference in the lives of our Banyan School students
and their community. If you would like to volunteer with us, please
send an email to info@lovedalefoundation.org
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