Umang - Joy of Learning

Project Umang - Joy of Learning," where the essence of Umang lies in fostering a vibrant and joyful learning atmosphere within Government primary schools. The project is meticulously designed to establish an ecosystem that nurtures the holistic development of children. With a focused approach, Umang addresses critical challenges such as enhancing learning proficiency among children, elevating teaching pedagogy, fostering collaboration among key stakeholders for the collective benefit of the school, and providing a platform for children to cultivate confidence and self-assurance. Umang aspires to revolutionize the educational landscape by infusing enthusiasm, inclusivity, and comprehensive development into the learning journey of every child within the Government primary school system

Activities

• Improving Learning Proficiency: Addressing the concerning statistics on functional literacy among children in India, Project Umang aims to enhance learning proficiency through targeted remedial classes and handwriting improvement sessions.
  

• Enhancing Teaching Pedagogy: Embracing the principles of the NEP, Project Umang introduces workshops focused on activity-based teaching methods. Additionally, teachers benefit from personal grooming sessions that emphasize interpersonal skills, time and task management, and effective communication.
  

• Events and Competitions: Providing a platform for children to showcase their talents and build confidence, Umang organizes diverse competitions, including handwriting contests, coloring competitions, science quizzes, spelling-based quizzes, sports championships, and entrepreneurship fairs.
  

• Extra-Curricular Activities: Nurturing the holistic development of children, Umang encourages participation in various extra-curricular activities such as art and craft workshops, doodling, Madhubani art, and sports, offering a well-rounded educational experience

Alignment with SDGs

SDG 4: Quality Education

Improving Learning Proficiency:

• Target 4.1: By offering remedial classes and handwriting improvement sessions, Project Umang directly contributes to ensuring that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.

• Target 4.5: These efforts also help eliminate gender disparities in education, ensuring equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and children in vulnerable situations.
  

SDG 5: Gender Equality

Enhancing Teaching Pedagogy:

• Target 5.5: The personal grooming sessions for teachers, focusing on interpersonal skills and effective communication, contribute to ensuring women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Events and Competitions:

• Target 8.6: By organizing events like entrepreneurship fairs, Project Umang contributes to substantially reducing the proportion of youth not in employment, education, or training.

SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

Extra-Curricular Activities:

• Target 10.2: Activities like art and sports workshops promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, economic, or other status.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Overall Project Implementation:

Target 17.17: The collaborative nature of Project Umang, engaging various stakeholders including educators, parents, and community members, exemplifies effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships.

Endorsements

Manish Prasad, Grade 5, Karalvel Primary School.

"I used to be a naughty kid who found it hard to sit in class and stay in one place for too long as I got bored easily. However, since I started participating in the activities during Sunita ma'am's class, I have found myself understanding the concepts better. Now, I eagerly wait for her to arrive each day, excited to know what activity she has in store for us. It's no longer a chore to attend class, but a fun and enjoyable experience."

Vishnupriya, Grade 8, Government High School – Thirumalayampalayam

"I was thrilled to attend the remedial session, not only by me but also by my friends and classmates. I love playing mind games which is very helpful for my studies. I also like doing craft activities during creative activity sessions. I would like to participate in all the upcoming competitions because I had so much fun participating in the handwriting competition. It was indeed very motivating. Thank you!"

Amin Mubassira Grade 8 Karalvel Primary School

Before attending the Science workshops conducted by Sunita ma'am, I used to find Science to be a difficult subject. But now, I have so much fun participating in these workshops! I have learned concepts like capillary action, surface tension, and air pressure through various hands-on activities. It's amazing how much easier it is to understand these concepts when they are demonstrated in such an engaging way.

Vasava Hitesh Dilipbha Grade 7 Sardarpura Primary School

Since I started participating in handwriting improvement activities, I have noticed a significant improvement in my writing. Initially, I used to find writing boring and my handwriting was messy, making it difficult for others to read. But now, I have started enjoying writing and take pride in my neat and legible handwriting. Thanks to the handwriting improvement module introduced, I was able to learn the correct techniques and develop good habits to improve my handwriting. It has not only made my writing easier to read but has also boosted my confidence.

Revaben Vasava Parent of: Rajveer Vasava, Dadheda Primary School.

I love how engaged Rajveer is in his classes and the remedial activities. When he told me about the science experiments and demonstrations he was participating in, I was thrilled. It's so important for children to learn in a hands-on, practical way, and I'm grateful that the educator is taking the time to make learning fun and interesting for the students. I can see the positive impact it's having on Rajveer's enthusiasm for learning and his overall academic performance.

Malek Sameena - Grade 7 & Sindhav Mitesh - Grade 8, Science quiz pen and paper round winners, Dadheda Primary School

We were thrilled to participate in the Science Quiz competition for the first time. The questions in the pen and paper round were challenging and interesting to solve. We gave our best and won the round. We are very excited to compete in the final quiz and are confident of winning the gold medal. The Science Quiz has been a great learning experience for us and has also boosted our confidence in answering questions related to physics, chemistry, biology, arithmetic, and logical reasoning.

Nancy Patel & Kirti Vasava, 8th Grade, Kharchi Primary School

"Attending the orientation sessions about the funfair got us very excited, and we decided to have our own stall selling our favorite food, pani puri. It was a lot of fun interacting with our friends and people from Kharchi, and we learned new things like managing stock, drafting bills, and handling money. Although we were nervous at first, our confidence grew as we had many customers, and in the end, we were thrilled to find out that our stall made the highest profit! It was a great experience that taught us valuable entrepreneurial skills."

Principal, Panchayat Union Middle School, Thirumalayampalayam

‘English speaking sessions were conducted by Ms. Ramaiya Devi from ARCH Foundation. While we, the teachers at school, want to make learning fun, we cannot. Ms. Ramaiya’s session was very interactive and joyful. It was exciting and effective where she gave words to tell stories, engaging activities to make students attentive, etc.”

Head Master, GHS, Kalangal

“We are thankful for the help and career guidance workshop undertaken by Ms. Archana Suresh. We found the session extremely helpful for our students. Our students felt energised and confident after the session as they learnt that there were career choices out there for them which would suit them more.”

Vasava Yogesh Jagdishbhai, 8th Grade, Dadheda Primary School

"Participating in the sports competition organized by ARCH Foundation and Bostik India Pvt. Ltd. was an amazing experience for me. It was great to see four schools competing in different games. I personally participated in the sprint and relay races and was delighted to secure the second position. Our school students won several medals and certificates in various games, and I felt proud of my school's achievement. We scored the highest points among all four schools and won the champion's trophy. On behalf of my school and all the students, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to ARCH Foundation and Bostik Ptv. Ltd. for providing us with such a wonderful opportunity."