Principles of linking with life

Abhigyan Sonowal, Bishal Chatterjee, Priyanka Mala

1.Contextual learning: This approach places learning in context to make it more engaging and relevant to life outside the classroom. Example: Project-based learning Case-based learning Work-integrated learning Work placement courses, practicums, volunteering projects, and research projects Industry events and interactions with industry. 2. Curriculum development: This principle involves including subjects that are relevant to life experiences and practical knowledge. Example: Community needs Design the curriculum to meet the needs and interests of the community. 3. Problem based learning: Students solve real world problems or case studies, developing critical thinking and practical skills that they can use in their personal or future professional lives. Example: Environmental project- Students work together to find a solution to a local, regional, or national environmental issue 4. Interdisciplinary learning: Linking different subjects like math, social science and science to show how they interact in the real world, encouraging a broader understanding. Example: Climate change - Students can describe the impact of climate change on living things and discuss solutions like recycling and water preservation. Rivers- Students can learn about the local river system through the lens of language arts, science, and social studies 5. Social and emotional learning: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is an educational method that helps students develop social and emotional skills. The goal of SEL is to help students: a.Understand and manage their emotions b. Set and achieve goals c. Show empathy for others d.Build and maintain positive relationships e. Make good decisions. Example: Self-awareness: Recognizing your own emotions and strengths and challenges. Self-management: Controlling emotions and impulses, managing stress, and setting goals. Social awareness: Identifying others' emotions, showing empathy, and understanding other perspectives. 6. Learning by doing: Learning by doing is a hands-on, practical, and engaging educational method that involves actively participating in tasks and constructing meaning from experiences. It's a popular method for developing skills like teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Example: Debates- Students can prepare for a debate by defending a position and analyzing information. Science experiments- Students can conduct experiments to learn about concepts like floating and sinking. 7. Community Engagement: Community engagement is a process that involves working with people to identify and address issues that affect their well-being. It's based on the idea that everyone who is affected by an issue should have a say in the decision making around it. Example: Health promotion, Research, Policy making, Partnerships, and Coalitions. 8. Skill for life: Life skills are a set of skills that help people handle problems and issues in daily life. Example: Communication: The ability to communicate effectively Problem solving: The ability to solve problems Critical thinking: The ability to think critically Creative thinking: The ability to think creatively Decision making: The ability to make decisions

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