Student Teachers Training Programme (STTP) – Pandesara (2019–2020)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asaadharan launched the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) to support children aged 8–14 years who had dropped out or never attended school. The goal was to bring them up to a Grade 4 level in literacy and numeracy within a condensed learning period.

The program focused on strengthening foundational skills in English Language and Mathematics, using a 14-month curriculum developed by condensing NCERT content from Standards 1, 2, and 3. All learning was aligned with NCERT learning outcomes, providing a structured framework for tracking students’ progress.

To successfully implement ALP, we developed a parallel Teachers Training Program, in collaboration with organizations like Teach For India and Aavishkaar-Palampur. This initiative provided participating educators with essential pedagogical and subject-specific training.

We partnered with Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Surat, to deliver this training to 51 Balmitras — teachers working under the Special Training Program (STP) to educate dropout children in Surat’s major slum areas.

Key Highlights

• Children aged 8–14 (dropouts & out-of-school)
• English and Mathematics
• 14 months (Condensed from NCERT Standards 1–3)
• 51 Balmitras under SSA, Surat
• Teach For India, Aavishkaar-Palampur, SSA (Surat)
• Pedagogical skills, subject proficiency, and use of Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM)