If today’s school children are in a constant rush to rote learn their syllabus and score the highest marks in all subjects, there is a core point that has gone missing –w the fact that they need to know the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ rather than just the ‘what’. This anxiety to successfully finish that academic year is the block that does not allow most to understand the depth of anything they learn today.
But with multiple programmes on the internet and television, alternative ways of approach to a subject is steadily rising. One such programme that has gone beyond is the Science Adda, in collaboration with Discovery Kids.
A programme that has been indigenously developed in the country, Science Adda creates a fun-filled experience for children between the ages of seven and 15 through hands-on, do it yourself experiments.
“Ranging from the most simplest to the most complex topics in science, the programme offers specific modules allowing the child to experience all the science they learn in school,” informs Rajiv Bakshi, vice president, marketing, Discovery Kids.
Pointing out the fact that most children have an aversion to science, Rajiv explains, “Children do not understand science because of the way it is taught. This leads to fear and hence aversion. We, through our programme, would like to show them the fun aspects of science.”
After completing a decently successful stint at Bengaluru and Pune, the programme is now coming to Hyderabad.
Looking to penetrate into schools and offer five to six interactions per year, the programme will offer scalable and modifiable modules. “Depending on the age group and the curriculum at school, experiments can be modified and used,” he informs.
The programme that was launched a year ago, conducted this experience for students at schools, malls, residential colonies and complexes. However, the programme aims to enter schools full-time. “At every session, there will be a mentor from our side to help children with the experience where talking about the concepts is an integral part,” says Rajiv.
There will be over 15 schools participating at the programme’s launch event in the city. “We are also looking to open a franchise and further spread in the state,” he informs.
While the initiative may serve children the best, the process of taking it to them is a challenge. “In order to understand the idea, one needs to experience it, and that consumes time. With packed schedules, that is difficult. But once they get a feel of it, there is no looking back,” concludes Rajiv.
