Curriculum development on
Sustainability for Children.
The context: Climate change will be a critical issue tomorrow. Being rapidly adaptive to skill requirements might help one survive in the future, but from the lens of the planet as a whole, it is important that every individual empathises with other humans, other life forms and nature. taking into account the impact of one’s own action on others. Awareness of, relatability towards and ownership of one’s own natural and cultural heritage and diversity, is key to dignity of self, empathy to others, and thereby, conservation.
"Concerted curricular and pedagogical initiatives, including the introduction of contemporary subjects such as Artificial Intelligence, Design Thinking, Holistic Health, Organic Living,
Environmental Education, Global Citizenship Education (GCED), etc.
at relevant stages will be undertaken to develop these various important skills in students at all levels."
New Education Policy 2020
Key Impact
3,000+
children demomstrated positive outcomes in sustainability curriculum workshops
Work with: Barefoot College International
The goal: The need is for a standard in holistic curriculum that can be rolled out in rural schools today to provide quality sustainability education that is contextualised, holistic, future-oriented and inclusive.
The work done: Components of Sustainability Curriculum:
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Gender Literacy
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Environmental Stewardship
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Civic Citizenship
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Digital Citizenship
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Mental Health
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Health & Well Being
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WASH
The BCI curriculum is designed to empower the child to think (critical thinking/problem solving), speak (find one’s voice, express), & act (positive social action).