Pedagogy
Curriculum
Teaching Learning Materials
Bodhsalas: An Overview
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Teaching Learning Materials
Bodh has been engaged in developing and
modifying teaching learning materials (TLMs) and other resources based on cognitive
principles and contextual requirements. The emphasis on TLMs stems from the belief
that learning should be a joyful and meaningful exercise. Over the years, a significant
pool including games, puzzles, songs, cards, worksheets, charts etc has been developed.
Most of the TLMs are derived from games that children play and use materials that
are locally available. Many of these have also been modified as classroom use and
feedback from communities revealed their potential for explaining other/more concepts.
There has been a special focus on utilising TLMs in building language, literacy
and numeracy skills
in children. In fact, considerable work has been done for pre
school and primary levels. For instance, a series called Khel Pathmala has been
developed. Meant for children in class I-II (or other comparative levels), it promotes
basic language and mathematics competencies. Games and other such activities are
utilised in explaining concepts as well as enhancing aspects such as concentration,
balance, hand co-ordination etc.
Examples of some of the most commonly used TLMs are given below. These include games
featured in Khel Pathamala and other options as well.
|
No |
Game/Activity |
Function |
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1 |
Dus Tiliyon Ka Khel (game of ten sticks) |
Explains concepts (numbers, place value, simple operations of addition, subtraction
and multiplication) Enhances hand co-ordination/balance and concentration Enhances
strategic thinking and collective decision making
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2 |
Khel Board (Game of Dice) |
Recognising different geometrical shapes, colours, words and their sounds Enhances
strategic thinking and collective decision making |
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3 |
Game of Notes (using fake currency notes) |
Understanding place value, simple operations of addition, subtraction and multiplication
Counting from 1 to 100 |
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4 |
Jali Button (Net and buttons) |
Understanding concept of numbers and counting Matching colours and also creating
different designs |
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5 |
Carrom Board adaptation) |
Understanding place value, simple operations of addition, subtraction and multiplication
Enhances hand co-ordination/balance and concentration
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6 |
55 and 100 Goti Stand |
Understanding numbers and counting, concept of tens and decimals Matching colours
Enhancing balance and concentration
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7 |
Geometrical Symmetry Cut outs |
Understanding shapes and symmetry
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8 |
Fraction Cards
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Understanding concept of fractions , simple operations
of addition, subtraction and multiplication |
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9 |
Rup ek naam anek (One form many names) |
Understanding synonyms
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The publications section lists the other key TLMs and resources (including
guidebooks, books on children’s games and audio cassettes). Besides these, there are various other subject specific workbooks and worksheets that are being used
in the bodhshalas and the Manas Ganga schools
(Senior Secondary Girls Residential,
Pre and Primary School).
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