JodoGyan

Jodo Gyan

Jodo Gyan is a non-profit organization working to introduce new curricular practices in accordance with the psychology of learning Area of Intervention Advancement program reaching out to preprimary and primary mathematics ensuring its application in real life Key Geography Punjab, Meghalaya, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim, Kerala, Rajasthan, Orissa and Bihar

Need for the initiative

Problem • Widespread occurrence of Math-phobia • Poor understanding of concepts

Situation Before • Absence of deep conceptual understanding • Lack of understanding about the usage of Math in everyday life

Intervention

Overview

Introduction of engaging activities in a planned and phased manner following a trajectory to lay the foundation for further development of mathematical thinking

Steps • Implementation of literacy program to improve numeracy skills • Development of customized assessment and learning tools • Updated periodic workshops for better pedagogical practices • Working with government system to adopt the program design for scale up

Resources • Formation of resource groups to support teachers and monitor the implementation of the program • Development of custom-made Maths tool-kit costing Rs 3,000- 5,000 for about five years

Impact and Key Learning Achieved so far

Jodo Gyan has been able to remove the fear and help children connect to Mathematics and develop deep conceptual understanding, showcasing massive improvement

Key Learning • It is essential to demonstrate efficiency of new practice in project school before floating it on a large scale • Readiness to link the resource group to ensure sustainability before launching a large-scale program