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Back to School Creating a space for early childhood education in colleges in India. Presentation by- Priyanka Zutshi Global Leader, India September 15, 2010. to create awareness on early childhood education among students in various colleges across India through a colloquium - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Presentation by- Priyanka Zutshi
Global Leader, IndiaSeptember 15, 2010
Back to SchoolCreating a space for early childhood
education in colleges in India
Objective to create awareness on early childhood education
among students in various colleges across India through a colloquium
to enhance perspectives on early childhood education through talks and presentations in colleges
to attempt to integrate a component on early childhood education in the curriculum of some colleges
There is no “buzz” around early childhood education in colleges/ universities
Most students are not interested in pursuing options in early childhood education
Most colleges in India have not integrated early childhood education in their course curriculum
Context
Approach
Identifying colleges to participate in the colloquium (sending invitations, developing and putting up posters, hosting a webpage for the colloquium)
Holding one-on-one meetings with head of departments of select colleges
Following up with individual students interested in making submissions for the colloquium
Sample of communication media
CoverageColleges that were
approached Lady Irwin College, Delhi Tata Institute of Social
Sciences, Mumbai Xavier Institute of
Communications, Mumbai Dhirubhai Ambani
Institute of Communications
Stella Maris College, Chennai
Vidya Sagar Institute, Chennai
Colleges that submitted entries for the
colloquium Vidya Sagar Institute Stella Maris College Dhirubhai Institute of
Communications
Student Submissions: A quick snapshot 3 submissions that address the inclusion aspect
(i.e. Diwali, A Giving Tree and Transportation) Two submissions which aim to enhance creativity
and promote joyful and fun learning One submission on digital drawing techniques
Next steps Organize a colloquium for students to share their
projects with each other Create a rewards and recognition program for these
“ECE fellows” Fellows badge Certificate Opportunities for them to publish their works in
magazines/ newspapers for children Organize visits to other cities in India (to understand
the context of ECE in other regions)
Next Steps
Make presentations to undergraduate and post-graduate students in colleges in universities
Develop “case studies” on early childhood education which could be used/ integrated in the curriculum followed by some departments
Challenges
Generating participation from the “niche” colleges was not easy
Adjusting your schedule to the academic calendar followed by colleges
Coordinating across cities
Lessons on Advocacy Draw up a timeline but also be prepared to see shifts
in your timeline Focus your communication to suit the needs of the
target audience Present a clear value proposition Leverage your existing networks (reach out to other
Global Leaders, alumni, faculty etc) Ensure constant and sustained follow up Maintain communication with the target audience
(long periods of silence are detrimental) Create colorful and eye catching material to draw
attention
Lessons on leadership
Prioritize your objectives- work on those activities that you can action quickly
Know your limitations- reach out to others Get a better understanding of your audience and
context of operations
Thank you