Revolutionizing Education: KG to PG Online Micro-Universities in Every Village
Harnessing educational innovation, the vision is to provide quality education from kindergarten to post-graduate level in every village, addressing high dropout rates and literacy issues in India. The focus is on universal rural access, flexible syllabus, and online learning to empower students and expand educational opportunities. The model includes one-room school houses, access to diverse elective courses, and emphasis on connectivity, digital literacy, and quality teaching resources.
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KG to PG Online Micro-University in Every Village Raj Reddy Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA 15213 July 5, 2016
Educational Innovation Desired Goal Provide Quality Education to Every Child at 10%of the Cost Not just Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan for Elementary School From KG to PG, Not Just Age Group 6 to 14 but 5 to 25 Universal Rural Access to Education Beyond Rural Emphasis of Programs such as PUC/UG Program at RGUKT Re-Envision KG to PG Education: Eliminate Dropouts Move From Fixed Curriculum to Elective Curriculum Adopt Variable Duration Courses: One Day, One Week and one Month Courses Move Away from Fixed Time and Variable Grades model to Variable Time and Constant Outcome model (must get A-grade) Teach Responsibility, Passion and Dedication The Rule of One: Single Room School House http://www.cbsnews.com/news/lessons-to-be-learned-from-a-one-room- schoolhouse/
India Literacy Problem Dropout Rate is very high 50% of the students don t complete 10thGrade 33% of AP is Illiterate: Kerala 6% Tamil Nadu 20% AP 33% Rural Rates may be higher because of lack of local high schools Solution: Online Micro-University in Each Village Students not Motivated to Learn One Size Fits All Syllabus Solution: Initiate Flexible Syllabus for KG to PG Brown University Model: No Required Courses Students have 1000s of Elective Courses to Choose from
Vision: A KG2PG Micro-University in Every Village Universal Access to KG thru PG Education in Every Village Every Child has access to a KG to PG school within 2kms One Room School House Model Expand Educational Opportunity to All Villages Using Online Education Quality Teachers Online. Local Teacher s Assistants for Interaction Upgrade Infrastructure: WiFi, Power, Projection LED TV, Chairs, Tables, Toilets
4Cs: Necessary Conditions for Success Connectivity: Wi-Fi in Every Village Computing Device: Every Student has an iPad or Notebook Capacity Building: Digital Literacy for Both Students and Parents Content: 24x7 Access to Learning and Teaching Materials
What is a Micro-University (MU)? A Micro University is Small Campus of AP Online University With upto 300 Students Learning KG to PG Subjects Without Leaving the Village 10 Classrooms 15 x20 with LED TV screens 3000 sqft Staggered Utilization 0730 to 1330 KG to 8th (Elementary School) 1330 to 1930 9thto 16th(High School and UG) PG classes Self Paced Adult Education Self Paced PPP Model with Government Support for All as Per Constitution? CMU is Private University: Tuition $50K University of Pittsburgh: State Sponsored. Tuition $20K Both Not-for-Profit
Essential Skills for Surviving in the 21stCentury Topics for Elementary School Curriculum Learning to Learn (Digital Literacy and Web Skills) Learning to Think (Analytical Skills Math ) Learning Live (Vocational Education) Learning by Doing Softskills for: Communication skills/language proficiency Presentation skills Interpersonal Interaction Teamwork and Work ethic Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Stress Management Time Management Anger Management Personality and Gender Relationships traits/sociability/courtesy Self-discipline, self-esteem and self-confidence
Revise the KG thru PG Curricula Permitting 80% Elective Courses One Day, One Week and One Month Course Options Typical one-day subjects are: First Aid, Citizenship, Personal Fitness, Emergency Preparedness, Lifesaving, Personal Management, Driving, Camping Typical one week subjects are: Family Medicine, Family Law, Family Life, Communications, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science Typical One Month Subjects are: Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Botany Zoology Physics Chemistry Law Medical Science Agriculture Economics Mathematics Statistics Indian History Political Science Geography Mechanical Engineering Geology Management Psychology General Studies Sociology
Model School Structure Affiliated to AP Online University To be Established by Government Staggered Use Facilities KG to 8thgrade from 0730 to 1330 and 9thto 12thGrade and 4 yr Under Grad and 2 Yr PG from 1400 to 2000 2 Permanent Staff for each shift and 9 contract TA Use upperclassmen as TAs? Top 10% of each class may be offered Taships Free Tuition and Rs 5K per month? 2 Staff and 2 Kitchen-Duty Small meal during break: 2 Eggs and Fruit
Required Infrastructure 10 classrooms one per grade each 20 seater + one as office 20x15? Corridor in the Middle? Courtyard? Screen in each room Furniture: 6 x Table and 3 seater Bench? WiFi Connection 10MBPS? Tablets/iPad for each student Rs10K? 150 students 15Laks? 20 students per grade? Solar Power/ Two fans in every room? Toilets Water Spply Kitchen/Canteen? Estimated Cost 60 to 80 Lakhs
Financial Model Outsource KG to PG Micro University: BOOT Model PPP partner (Local Hands-On Entrepreneur Educator) to Build and Maintain the Facilities Annual Payment of 5 to 10 lakhs to ensure break-even Content and iPads or equivalent to be provided by Government Permanent Teacher Salaries paid by Government TAs to be funded from Tuition income Rs5K Kg-8; 10K for 9 to 12; 20K for UG and PG Meals and Staff to be paid by Panchayat or PPP partner
Free Education? Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan: Universal of elementary education "in a time bound manner mandated by the 86th Amendment to the Constitution of India Costs Not Included iPad and Connectivity Uniforms and Sandals Infra: Tables, Chairs, and Toilets Mid-day Meals, Egg and Multi Vitamins Outsource KG to PG Micro University: BOOT Model
