ACTIVITIES
Each day will begin with Yoga for mindfulness and meditation followed by breakfast with focus on Mission LIFE activities.
Each session will provide an experiential learning session with a connected and/or different value theme(s). Visit to archaeological and historical sites are followed by Evening activities such as music sessions, film screenings and discussions, talent show of students etc. At the end of the program students will be inspired to take their learning forward through exhibition of their creative and creating/designing solution for any commonplace problem of society.
DAILY ROUTINE
As participants from various corners of the country converge here, the cultural exchange becomes an invaluable aspect of the experience helping the participants gain insights into the local heritage and the diverse traditions that shape our nation.
Daily Pillars:
Daily Pillars through which students can solidify their learnings for each day.
- Value Discourse- Detailed textbook content
- Inspiring Stories- Examples and other relevant real-life stories
- Personal Reflections- Examples in students’ lives
- Hands’ on Activity
- Presentation- Compiling the day’s learning
- Vadnagar Stories/ Local stories
- Videos- Watching inspiring and relevant short videos & films
- Logbook- Answering questions and writing reflections
- Post Program- Learnings carried for home.
- The participants will also visit archaeological and historical sites that make Vadnagar Unique. They will also learn about the living traditions of other states in India.
- In addition to excursions to archaeological and heritage sites, other diverse activities are also planned that exemplifies experiential learning. The students will also understand the growth and glory of the country from ancient Indian civilisation right up to transforming into one of the top 5 economies and landing of Chandrayaan-III on Moon.
- They will walk alongside the lives of real-life heroes who have exemplified these virtues, discovering how their choices transformed the country and the world. By the time they complete the 1-week PRERANA program, they will not just hold a certificate; they'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact wherever they go.
Theme-based classrooms
The 9 themes of PRERANA are Reflected in 8 classrooms in Heritage Building of Vernacular School developed with state-of-the-art digital infrastructure to inspire the students from life and ideals of great personalities linked with particular value.
Approach and Methodology
The methodology embraces a holistic approach to education, centred around joyful experiential learning. With a keen focus on well-defined learning objectives, the framework integrates and includes various activities like:
- Watching films
- Immersing in storytelling
- Participating and learning about regional games
- Crafting working radio models
- Exposure to computer design skills
- Making portraits
- Observing water samples
- Exploring cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing and drones
- Engaging in field trips
Exposure to activities in this programme will instil in the youngsters a sense of citizenship and pride in their nation, as well as a spirit of enterprise and entrepreneurship. This will foster respect for India's immense unity and diversity, as well as the ethos of "Vasudaiva Kutumbakam."
Precourse Preparation of participants
Possible preparations for PRERANA
To fully immerse oneself in the PRERANA program, the selected students are suggested to take note of the following points:
Come prepared with:
- Folk Stories / Songs / Prayer / Folk Dance in Native Language
- Information about Inspirational Personalities of the District/State
- Interesting Proverbs/Phrases of the Native Language
- Indigenous Games of the State/Region
Bring the following:
- Sample of local art/craft
- A local recipe/food item
- Traditional costumes of the state/region
- Soft copies of photographs of various sites of the state/district
