About PRERNA
Are you a student of Class 9 to 12?
Are you prepared to immerse yourself in a unique and immersive learning experience?
Then read on!!!!
Picture a journey that transcends the boundaries of conventional education, a journey that ignites your curiosity and leads you along a captivating path of exploration. This path begins in the heart of Vadnagar, a small town nestled in the Mehsana district of Gujarat, India. Here lies a historic institution that dates to 1888, where a remarkable transformation is set to unfold. The institution is Prerana: The Experiential Learning School, where history will meet innovation, and tradition is seamlessly woven into a future-focused educational experience.
The Prerana School allows students to experience and internalize these values through the latest technology and hands-on activities, through a one-week program. The classrooms are based on nine themes that provide unique avenues for joyful and meaningful learning through activity-based engagement.
The 9 themes will be spread across 8 classrooms. The themes are:
- Swabhiman and Vinay
- Shaurya and Sahas
- Parishram and Samarpan
- Karuna and Seva
- Vividhta and Ekta
- Satyanishtha and Shuchita
- Navachar and Jigyasa
- Shraddha and Vishwas
- Swatantrata and Kartavya
The participants will also visit archaeological and historical sites that make Vadnagar unique. 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 living traditions of other states that shape our nation.
In addition to excursions to archaeological and heritage sites, other diverse activities are also planned that will encompass various modes of learning all under the expert guidance of selected mentors ensuring a holistic learning journey. 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 Chandrayan on Moon.
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
- Observing water samples
- Delving into cutting-edge technological advancements like 3D printing, drones
- Engaging field trips
Collaborative learning strategies, and advanced technologies, will ensure a dynamic and immersive educational experience. Community interaction is emphasized, creating real-world contexts for learning. Different mediums, including paintings, podcasts, blogs, 3-D printed models, and more, empower children to express their understanding in ways that resonate with their individual strengths.
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 "Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam."