Memorising long chapters has always been a curse for students. Now, many corporates are coming forward to help students learn better and think scientifically.
With the Intel Teach programme and Initiative for Research and Innovation in Science (IRIS), students of a few city schools will get exposed to scientific thinking and take part in various competitions, held throughout the academic year.
Inventure Academy has launched ‘Inspiring Young Innovators,’ a school programme in association with Intel on Tuesday. Noorain Fazal, founder of the school, said, “India has moved on from being an agrarian society to a software-centered society. It is important to think differently. This programme will encourage teachers, students and parents to take the scientific path.”
Rahul Bedi, Director, Corporate Affairs, South Asia, Intel, said, “Intel Teach and IRIS together have taken up this project. Many schools in the country will be exposed to project-based learning. Various workshops and demonstrations will be held during the academic term along with state, national and international level competitions.”
The programme not only teaches the children but also trains teachers. Joyitha Das, Corporate Affairs In-charge, Intel and IRIS said, “We customise programmes according to the requirements of the school. We are aiming at working with educators and making learning fun for the children.”
The parents have a key role to play too. Tarun Bharghav, a software engineer whose children study at Inventure Academy, said, “I am glad our children are learning to think differently. They are sent on field trips to Intel offices where they get first-hand exposure to the way the corporate world works.”
Anupama Parekh, whose children also study at Inventure Academy, said, “Children are given theoretical exposure in all schools. With Intel Teach and IRIS, they are able to learn the practicalities involved. Demonstrations will help in higher retention levels.”
Seenappa G
Bangalore Mirror
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