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What is Learner’s Collective (LC)?
We started Learners’ Collective Foundation in 2019 as a Section 8, not for profit company. Under this foundation we set up an alternative learning centre for children of age 5-16 years.
What is the education philosophy?
We believe in self directed learning methods. The child has innate ability to understand oneself and the world around them. Our approach is to provide an environment that will help the child to explore and understand through self discovery. At our centre the child is the one who lead their own education journey.
What are the age groups?
We would like to have children from the age of 5- 16years. By the age of five we hope that children are usually able to take care of their physical requirements and express verbally what they need. The upper limit of 16 years is negotiable and flexible. We have observed that by this age children are usually working towards their career goals or at least narrowed down on some areas of interests. This requires special focus and facilitation.
Which board does it follow?
We are not an accredited institute and do not follow any fixed curriculum of boards like SSC, CBSE or ICSE. For academic studies we largely follow the scope that NCERT textbooks cover. In case our children decide to give 10th std exams then it will be through the NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) board.
How is this learning centre different from home schooling?
The learning spectrum in today’s world varies between two extremities of unschooling to regimental schooling. This learning centre provides an option somewhere in between which is mix of individual centered learning and development in social peer group. The key objective is to provide setup for children to “think” and not produce or reproduce and learn to think with perspective of self as well as society.
What are self-directed learning?
Self directed learning is when the child identifies their own learning goals and propels oneself towards it. It usually starts by mobilizing resources and then devising the strategies they want to adopt towards achieving it. The methods of evaluating oneself and periodic assessment is also designed by the learner.
What does the logo stand for?
Our logo is inspired by the traditional Warli designs. If you look at it closely there are four firm corners that form a robust circle of facilitators, parents, the learning space and the community. All these together ensues an ideal nurturing environment that is stimulating and enriching for the child to learn and grow. You will also observe learners as being represented between the four corners as coming and going into the inner circle.
What is a typical day like?
It is highly dependent on the children and their interests. The day will begin with some kind of games or play, stressing on physical activities. There will also be circle time, lots of self exploration and some planned sessions if they choose to attend. The centre will begin at 8.30 in the morning till 2.30 pm.
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