Bhartiya Shikshan Mandal Established in 1969, BSM has developed multidimensional work module to motivate the young generation for building a stable, selfreliant and enlightened Bharat (India)
Resources •
Bharatiya Shikshan Mandal Resource Persons – the qualified members with rich experience in academics and research
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Other necessary equipment provided by the government bodies along with the fee of the Resource Person
Area of Intervention Teacher’s orientation, holistic growth, quality education, policy for implementation, industry-academia interface and consultation for healthy work environment
Key Geography Jammu & Kashmir, Orissa, Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
Need for the initiative Problem •
Lack of self-respect, self-consciousness, and sense of responsibility among teachers
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Absence of joyful teaching as well as learning practices for both teachers and students
Situation Before Teachers were treating this noble profession just as a job for better livelihood and lacked the feeling of contribution for the betterment of society and national growth through education
Impact and Key Learning Achieved so far •
ShikshakSwaddhay Workshop organized at more than 260 places across India
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Over 14,000 teachers benefited from these workshops
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The program enables government to make education policies and implement them
Intervention Overview To inculcate the feeling of National pride, enculturation of Bharatiya lifestyle and thought process; and character building
Steps •
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ShikshakSwaddhay workshop, comprising maximum of 100-120 teachers, for 3 hours a day for 3 days The State Body holds responsibility for teachers’ enrolment for the workshop
Key Learning •
Every teacher is an asset to the education system, if sufficient motivation is provided
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Self-introspection and development of pride essential for teachers’ community
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Flexible and learner-centric approach essential for overall development of a student
