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Continuous engagement at mini/mohalla learning spaces
To minimize the learning gaps, 2499 education change vectors (ECVs) and mothers club members in 1044
villages were oriented on mohalla (off campus/out of classroom) classes. A total 1446 learning
centres/mohalla classes started having 27,203 children supporting in learning and joyful activities. Apart
from the classes 532 WhatsApp groups, including 1026 or more teachers, were created. 13,547 students
were supported with the help of teachers. We have developed a pool of audio resources and simplified text,
which were shared through WhatsApp or community radio or other appropriate means. This included 300
worksheets, 379 stories, 27 flipbooks, 110 audio stories, 17 posters,
5 video, 159 activities for all age groups.

Introducing ways of new learning – putting text and context in reading materials
After visiting a number of learning centres, every time children used to say, “It would be great if we could
have understood the text in our language. It sometimes feels alienated to us.” Made us reflect on bringing
cultural context, which can help them learn with lots of joy and happiness. We discussed it with the ECV
and parents how can we do it, with support of them we were able to bring education to their door steps, in
their own language using songs poetry, cultural stories and much more.

We translated books in Bhili language to help parents, didis (aunties/nannies) and teachers to understand
how well children work in their own language. This book is a backbone of all work in learning centres.

Learning centre facilitators
have realised the importance
of the tribal language in
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education and that motivates Scan the QR to
them in transcribing text in watch video
the Bhili language. Children
are enjoying these texts as
this language is known to
them and when they feel
control over it they feel more
confident. Gradually children
get acquainted with script ekjs lksjs
structure and phonics. This is gq¡ gq¡ ghfd;w\
the first step of their reading
activities. More of this kind of
material is being prepared
and tested in the field.

We continuously try
improving and
contextualizing our
efforts, which best suit the
community in which we work.

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