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Source: The post is based on the article “Experiential learning for the 21st century for Eklavya school principals and teachers launched by NESTS and CBSE” published in PIB on 4th August 2022.
What is the News?
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in collaboration with TATA Trusts and others have launched “Experiential Learning for 21st Century Programme”.
What is Experiential Learning for the 21st Century Programme?
Experiential Learning for the 21st Century Programme has been launched for the Eklavya Model Residential School(EMRS) Principals and Teachers.
Purpose: It is conceptualized as an online programme for educators i.e teachers and principals to help them adapt classroom learning to real-life experiences.
The program was offered free of cost to all the selected teachers and principals. The selected teachers were trained as “Teacher Leaders” who shall be espousing the Experiential Learning Pedagogy to all EMRS teaching fraternity in a phased manner.
What is Eklavya Model Residential School(EMRS)?
What is the National Education Society for Tribal Students(NESTS)?
NESTS is an autonomous organization established under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs(MoTA).
Aim: To provide high-quality education to the tribal students in their own environment.
