LIFE Smart School Program
for Grades 1-4
Program Objectives
Government schools in India need right resources in terms of quality curriculum and well-trained
teachers. The program is designed to develop teachers on a day-to-day basis by using instructional
design created on our platform, which aids teachers to understand everyday curriculum objectives
and outcomes that need to be imparted to the students. Teachers will be given access to our platform which will help them listen as well as read minute-to-minute instructions for the entire day in
English. This design will help teachers conduct their classes with correct English conversational
design in alignment with the state curriculum.
Specific Objectives of this proposal
• To transform Government schools from Regional
language to English medium of teaching, as outlined in your Government’s objectives for education in your state
• Existing English medium school teachers can enhance their language skills using our program
• To completely transform the way Government teachers impart education to children by providing a structured methodology involving learning objectives and learning outcomes
Broader Objectives of our program
• To reach out to all schools in your state and introduce LIFE Curriculum Program for quality education
• To train & uplift teachers and help them reach their full potential
• To improve academic, intellectual, social and emotional development of children
• To address the different types of learners and help them in their learning process Merge Technology with Learning modules for children
Intended Beneficiaries: Direct and Indirect
The direct beneficiaries of the programme are the schools, students and teachers from the implementation schools. The indirect beneficiaries of the programme will include families and siblings of the students attending the programme, and the education department in the district.
Product: LIFE Smart School Curriculum
Program for Teachers
(Grade 1 to Grade 4)
Methodology and Aspects of the Program
Using various teaching mediums for better understanding of the topic – Visuals & Text.
LIFE’s Instructional Matrix – our proprietary pedagogy to improve teaching structures and create mindful classroom management with progressive learning
Art & Craft
Arts and crafts provide children with a unique, fun opportunity to learn and improve their skills. When creating an
arts and crafts project, children can develop their fine
motor skills. Handling safety scissors to cut straight lines,
filling in a set section in a colouring book, even properly
drawing a circle are great ways for children to master
control of their motor skills. Doing craft work also allows for
children to expand their essential vocabulary. They’ll learn
the names of different shapes, colours, and materials.
One of the most important benefits that arts and crafts
give children is the chance for them to be creative. A
creative outlet shows your child that he or she can make
decisions and be inventive in a variety of ways. We, at LIFE,
believe that doing Art/ Craft activities gives children a
sense of achievement and allows them to take pride in
their work which builds confidence.
Art & Craft
Arts and crafts provide children with a unique, fun opportunity to learn and improve their skills. When creating an
arts and crafts project, children can develop their fine
motor skills. Handling safety scissors to cut straight lines,
filling in a set section in a colouring book, even properly
drawing a circle are great ways for children to master
control of their motor skills. Doing craft work also allows for
children to expand their essential vocabulary. They’ll learn
the names of different shapes, colours, and materials.
One of the most important benefits that arts and crafts
give children is the chance for them to be creative. A
creative outlet shows your child that he or she can make
decisions and be inventive in a variety of ways. We, at LIFE,
believe that doing Art/ Craft activities gives children a
sense of achievement and allows them to take pride in
their work which builds confidence.
Natural stimulants
These will be extensively used in these activities. Mud is a wonderful art medium, it is in ample supply, can be easily moulded to create endless sculptures, and responds differently than clay or play dough. The open-ended nature of mud encourages creative thinking and allows children to freely create without fear of making mistakes
Music & Movement
In addition to being a physical activity, dancing is also a highly
social activity. Dance lessons can help children improve their
social skills and enable them to communicate better, learn
teamwork, develop a greater sense of trust and cooperation,
and make new friends.
• Movement makes individuals loosen up from all levels.
• Singing along with dancing can help children build taste and
liking towards any language.
• Creative expression with dance can set up energy and mood
to live that moment.
LSRW with Writing Enhancement block
• Listening – With narration of story and listening to drama and sounds.
• Speaking – Repeating the lines and also articulating with expressions and art.
• Reading – Expressive reading with small skits and build scenes to improvise
• Writing – Write small narrations and Short plays, essay writing and words for fun and laughter.
Teachers should be aware that the main aim of this module is to develop students’ language skills. To
improve listening, speaking, reading, writing skills, Arithmetic and G.K through a combination of downloadable worksheets, audio instructions and presentations for teachers.
Story & Expression
The stories are narrated in a neutral Indian accent.
This is followed up by a range of activities including
Expressive Reading, Miming, Conversation Practice,
and Tiny Theatre.
Overcoming Quality Teaching Material and Technology Challenges
Teachers using LIFE Curriculum Program are equipped with high-quality printed and audio content along
with teacher manuals which provide detailed session-by-session usage of these materials in the classroom. Because the pedagogy is designed around natural interactions rather than theory, it is easy for any
teacher to implement a LIFE class. Furthermore, the audio content and the very detailed teacher manuals
ensure that the quality of instruction is not compromised.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Our instructional design and lesson plans are in perfect alignment with Nipun Bharat and NEP guidelines. Hence learning outcomes by end of the academic year are also in sync with expected outcomes as outlined in Nipun Bharat policy. To summarise, following are the expected learning outcomes.
Teachers
• Understand English medium instructions to teach core subjects
• Should efficiently learn from the language program provided and apply in the classroom
• Transact in English with children inside the classroom
• Efficiently conduct the class in English
Grade 1 to Grade 5
• Development Goal 1: CHILDREN MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH AND WELL
BEING (HW)
o Awareness of Selfo Development of positive self-concept
o Self-regulation
o Decision-making and problem solving
o Development of pro-social behavior
o Development of healthy habits, hygiene, sanitation and
awareness for self-protection
o Development of gross motor skills
o Development of Fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination
o Participation in individual and team games and activities
• Development Goal 2: CHILDREN BECOME EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS (EC)
o Talking and Listening
o Reading with comprehension
o Writing with purpose
• Development Goal Goal 3: Children become involved learners
and connect with their immediate environment (IL)
o Sensory Development
o Cognitive Skills
o Concepts related to environment
o Concept Formation
o Number Sense
o Number Operations
o Measurement
o Shapes
o Data Handling
o Patterns
o Calendar Activity
o Use of Technology
We are now LIFE Member of Early Childhood Association.
Platform Demonstration and Screenshots
Teacher Login & Dashboard
The teacher login dashboard provides an overview of:
1. Courses assigned to the teacher for using in classroom
2. Days spent in using our courses to impart education to students
3. Badges earned while using the courses assigned
4. Certificates received for completing professional development courses
5. Tasks pending (functionality can be used by teachers to plan and execute their
daily tasks)
6. Pending courses which need to completed in classroom
7. Daily report of completed lesson plans and courses
Lesson Plan with Methodology
Lesson Plan completion status in Dashboard
Each lesson plan on Lifedflix platform pertains to one week of course material to be used by Teachers in the classroom. It starts with Life Instructional Matrix explaining the various aspects of Foundational Literacy & Numeracy covered in the course material for the week. It is followed by an explanation of Lesson Objectives and Learning Outcomes covered in the week. Day wise detailed instructional steps are then provided for the teachers to follow in the classroom.
Audio options (English and Telugu) for lesson implementation
Teacher instructions within course curriculum are explained in English as well as in the regional language (in this case Telugu) to ensure regional language teachers are comfortable making the transition from Regional language to English medium.
Feedback from teachers on learning outcomes achieved in classroom
Each week’s lesson plan concludes with a Feedback form wherein Teachers document their observations of learning outcomes achieved in the classroom during the week. This feedback is sent to the Partner School management for reporting on effectiveness of course curriculum as well as to LIFE Organization coaches who use it to continuously improve upon course and lesson plan design.
Reporting Structure for teachers & School Management
Below mentioned reports are only an indication of what reports we currently provide. More reports can be provided based on school / regional requirements at the time of implementation
Teacher Progress Reports
Teacher Overview Reports
Lesson Plan Progress
User management
Messaging Feature for Teachers, Parents, Students and School management
External Auditors Dashboard view
External Auditors Reporting and Checking
Assessment for children with Rubrics
| Teacher instructions | NOTE: | NOTE: How to play the game |
|
• For this game teachers have to prepare
a colourful tinted sheet paper mat. It
should be big enough for the children to
play around. • 1 Sets of Cutouts of Nos. 1 to 50 to be made. The cutouts should be handy for the children to hold in their hands and it should be visible also. • Spread the mat and stick the Nos. such that, some numbers are missing on it. • Give the rest numbers cutouts to the children. • Teacher can divide her class in 6 groups of 5 kids each/ depending on her class strength. • Welcome the children and greet them as they come. Seat them such that they can view the game clearly. • Keep music system ready. • Do not be in hurry to finish the assessment in 1 day. |
1. Encouragement by the
teachers is of utmost
importance in this game. 2. So that the recognition of numbers is well set in their mind. 3. Teach them to wait for their turn to play. |
1. Teachers have to show them the
demo of the game first. 2. Distribute the remaining numbers cutouts among the children. Make only 5 kids play at a time. And another 5 kids to wait for their turn. 3. Children will move around the mat as the music starts. 4. As the music stops, they have to recognize the number card in their hand and will place the cutout from where it's missing on the mat. 5. In this way, they will do the recognition of missing numbers in a fun way. 6. Teachers had to be ready with their assessment sheet and have to mark, what they have assessed during the game. 7. Each and every child should get the chance to play the game. |
Lesson plan alignment with Telangana state board books
Grade 1 English
Grade 1 Math
Grade 2 English
Grade 2 Math
Our Purpose is to make every school have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
The above Rubric design is for Grade 1. Each grade will have a slightly different Rubric design based on specific learning objectives and outcomes for the grade.
Training and Support
LIFE’s Classroom can be quite different from a traditional one. LIFE Smart School Curriculum Program requires the teachers to be trained in the principles of pedagogy, use of materials, and conduct of activities in each session. The training methodology is a combination of online training workshops, chatbot and telephonic support.
LIFE supports teachers in schools implementing the programme by providing them with a Trainer and Product Specialist. A detail of the training and support process is summarized in table below: Specialist.
| Training/ Support Mode | Description |
| Training Workshop |
- One day Online Orientation training workshop for all teachers implementing LIFE Smart School Curriculum in schools. - The online infrastructure and facilities for the training work shop and quarterly feedback and intervention training sessions will be arranged by the department / partner school. - Department to ensure that all teachers implementing the program attend the workshop. - We suggest that extra teachers are sent for this training to provide for contingencies |
Teacher Empowerment through Online training workshops, online support and Additional Teacher Resources
In the current scenario, where COVID-19 outbreak has forced educational institutions to remain closed until the situation gets better, has been impacting access to the structure of learning and teaching space. Given this situation, with an objective to ensure this does not affect the children or the teachers, LIFE has come up with remote learning support systems, using technology to bridge the gap. Online platforms will be used to deliver training programs and constant support to the teachers for a smooth and successful implementation of the Programme.
Monitoring Mechanism
To ensure quality of implementation of LIFE Program, regular Monitoring is done in the implementation schools. Five Trainers and Two Product Specialists from LIFE Pvt. Ltd. will be assigned for all schools which are part of this program.
Scope
of Work
| Item | Description |
| Training | Train the Trainer: Training the faculty and the subject teachers in order for them to conduct AI, Coding & Robotics classes for their respective grades |
| Deliverables |
|
| Support | Continuous handholding by our trainers and 16 hours x 6 days technical support to faculty in schools |
