Gyanarthi Programme

Gyanarthi Programme is an Open Basic Education program where the students have the advantage of learning at their own pace and potential. Independent and self -learning makes them life time learners.

During this Pandemic, it is the poor and the marginalized section of the society who is the most affected and the learning has been greatly disrupted. Many children are out of school and even after the school reopens, these children may still not be able to join the school due to their economic condition. The Gyanarthi Program at VIDYA Centre of Excellence, Whitefield will help such children to bridge the gap and continue their education under the Open Basic Education/NIOS.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

The objective of the program is to build a strong foundation in Literacy, Numeracy, and Environment. The teaching methodology will be based on EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING; the students will learn in an open atmosphere at their own pace, being guided and motivated by their teachers who are mere facilitators.

Focus Area

Primary school and Middle School education support for students to appear for the exams conducted by the Open School of Education/NIOS, Central Education Board for Levels A, B, C & D (Level A: 5 to 9 years; Level B: 10 to 12 years; Level C: 13 + years; Level D: 14+ years)

Sub Focus Area

To motivate and encourage the students to complete middle school and the senior secondary board examination (X & XII). To help them get the necessary scholarship to continue their further education.

Program Covers

Level A & B: Kannada, English, Maths, EVS & Computer
Level C: English, Math, Social Science, Science & Computer
NIOS: English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Data Entry, Home science.
Co-Curricular: Arts, dance, music, games, yoga.

Location

119/78/1, The Dunmore House
Varthur Hobli, Whitefield, Bengaluru 560066

Academics (scholastic and co-scholastic). To give an adequate mastery over the tools of experiential learning.
To bring about a harmonious development of the student’s personality by provision for the physical, intellectual, social, emotional, aesthetic and a holistic approach.
To prepare students for life through the provision of worthwhile practical activities including work-experience, confidence building with a right attitude.
Balance Diet Nutrition by providing mid day meal.

Balance Diet Nutrition by providing mid-day meals

Our holistic methodology towards learning will help students to develop their skills, concepts, build their strengths and think both critically and out-of-the-box through experiential learning, which is related to the immediate environment of the student. Every student will find meaning and purpose through connections in the community and the natural world. Apart from scholastic achievements, the following benefits will also accrue to the students:

Better physical health through our nutritious midday meal program.
Sports facilities to keep them physically fit and mentally robust.
Easy access to the counselor for emotional health concerns.
Equipped with Life Skills and resilience, the students will be better positioned to overcome challenges that will ensure long-term success.