Teachers use creative techniques to make lessons interesting

Teachers of state-run schools are using innovative and practical methods to teach maths & science

Teachers of state-run schools are using innovative and practical methods to teach mathematics and science. These teachers are demonstrating experiments and concepts in the classroom to help students understand the syllabus better.

Teachers are using various props and tools like chart paper, plastic objects, games to explain theories of science. Concepts like gravity, planets, centrifugal force and air pressure are being demonstrated instead of drawing it on the blackboard. In addition, teachers are explaining mathematical concepts like tables, addition and subtraction using board games and objects.

Teachers revealed they want to make classroom learning interactive because students are shifting to other private boards and international curriculum rather than state board.

Kranti Pandit, a teacher said, "We are trying to incorporate creative methods in everyday teaching. Basic concepts like gravitational attraction can be well understood when demonstrated and explained using objects in the classroom. Children have a photographic memory and remember concepts better instead of rote learning big words in Science and technology."

Schools have begun to encourage students to have a fun learning and realistic experience, outside their classrooms. Sudhakar Shinde, a senior teacher said, "Children understand environment concepts like growth and plantation when they are explained using fruits and vegetables. Learning should go beyond classroom as nature has various elements which are useful for education. It is better to study outside in playgrounds and open spaces as it helps build creativity and ideas among students."

These creative methods are being practiced in Zilla Parishad (ZP) schools of the state.

A senior officer of state education department said, "We aim to adopt some measures to make the state board interactive and interesting. Teachers are already innovating at classroom level but we plan to incorporate some changes in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) board curriculum."

Teachers are using various props and tools like chart paper, plastic objects, games to explain theories of science. Concepts like gravity, planets, centrifugal force and air pressure are being demonstrated instead of drawing it on the blackboard