MEETING PURPOSE To review teacher lesson plans and model engaging, activity-based learning. Key TakeawaysConnect learning to life: Lessons must explicitly link concepts to real-world use cases (e.g., counting for shopping) to build student awareness and motivation. Prioritise active learning: Replace passive work with hands-on activities. The session modeled games for balance and shapes (pen-on-head walk) and teamwork (ball-in-tunnel). Rethink pre-primary exams: The group debated the value of exams for young children, who should instead be assessed through observation of their active participation. Finalise plans immediately: Teachers will use the post-meeting time to complete their lesson plans and share photos in the group chat for review.
TopicsLesson Plan Review: Counting to 5Objective: Teach students to count to 5. Problem: The initial plan lacked a clear, real-world connection for students. Solution: Explicitly link counting to daily life. Activities: Outcome: Students will identify and write numbers 1–5.
Activity Modeling: Engaging GamesPen-on-Head Walk Activity: Walk backward while balancing a pen on the head. Learning: Balance, shapes, and flat vs. non-flat surfaces.
Ball-in-Tunnel Game Activity: Two teams form lines. The first child runs around the ball, then the ball is passed between the legs of the team's "tunnel." Learning: Teamwork and coordination.
Pre-Primary ExamsDebate: The group discussed the value of exams for pre-primary students. Rationale for exams: A current system requirement. Counter-argument: Exams are inappropriate for young children; observation of active participation is a better assessment. Decision: The current system will be followed for now, but the group will explore alternatives.
Next StepsRahima: Finalize Hindi lesson plan → share photo in group chat. Lalita: Finalize Math lesson plan → share photo in group chat. All Teachers: Use the post-meeting time to complete plans. Minakshi: Take photos of students playing the new games next week.
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