Activity Based Learning & Active Learning Methodology

• 40 Children – 10 each from classes 1 to 4.

• Advantages of vertical grouping:– Older children become guide and

helper for younger ones.

– Encourages cooperation rather than competition.

– Solution for multi grade classroom

Introduced in all the Upper primary classes in Tamilnadu

Teacher introduces the topic

Children read the lesson on their own with sufficient time provided.

Discuss among themselves in groups and ask clarifications

Depict the concept in the form of mind map

Each child able to understand, query and to explain a concept

• Class works in small and large groups

for discussions.

• Teacher is the facilitator of learning

than the conveyor of information

• Set the context

• Watch over interactions

• Help students to internalize intentions of the academic programme.

• Ensure effective teaching-learning process.

• Find solutions to unusual events and problems

• Introducing the content

• Understanding the content

• Reading the content

• Constructing mind maps

• Summarizing

• Assessment

• Revisiting the content