Activity Based Learning
The ABL approach is unique and effective to attract
out-of -school children . The teachers who are involved in implementing this
method have developed activities for each learning unit which facilitated
readiness for learning, instruction, reinforcement and evaluation. ABL has
transformed the classrooms into hubs of activities and meaningful
learning.
Implementation
of ABL approach benefited our school Teaching methodology by promoting the
following features:-
- Children learn on their our pace.
- Provision of more time for self-directed learning
and teacher directed learning is reduced considerably.
- Group learning, mutual learning and self learning
are promoted.
- Teachers teaching time is judiciously distributed
among children. Only needy children are addressed by teachers.
- Children's participation in every step is ensured
in the process of learning.
- Rote learning is discouraged and almost no scope
for rote learning.
- Periodical absence of child from school is properly
addressed.
- Classroom transaction is based on child's needs and
interests.
- Freedom to child in learning as he chooses his
activity.
- Multigrade and multilevel in learning is
effectively addressed.
- No child can move to the next higher step of
learning unless attains the previous one.
- Sense of achievement boosts child's confidence and
morale.
- Attractive cards and activity create interest among
children.
- Scope for child's development in creative and
communicative skills.
- Children will have a feel of security as they sit
in rounds in the groups.
- Children are allowed to move in the classroom as
they choose their activity.
- Moreover the distance between the teacher and the
child is largely reduced and the teacher acts as a facilitator rather than
teacher.
