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Approach
The institutional approach
has evolved from the understanding that deprivation and marginalisation diminish
the potential and dignity of
children. At the same time, communities and their children
can overcome constraints. Collectively, a conducive environment can be built wherein
children can transcend the limitations of their specific contexts and become empowered
individuals. This belief became the starting point for a continuous process of discussion,
action and reflection. The institutional approach crystallised in the form of a
set of key principles.
These principles have become the fundamental aspects of any
intervention/programme undertaken.
- Education processes must understand, appreciate and
respond to each child’s need and context
- Education should be holistic and integrated; balancing
academics, aesthetic, physical and vocational education aspects
- Education should help the child grow and move from
one stage of development to another
- Schools are community institutions
- Families, communities and schools must be seen as
interlinked sites of learning
- Teachers are
at the heart of the education process
and they can be change agents in the communities
- Positive change is possible through the convergence
of efforts of all stakeholders–government and non government
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