Abhijith K S
M.Des/Year 2
Context-based learning materials for foundational-level English
Context-based learning materials for foundational-level English
Prof. Alka Hingorani
The aim of this project was to create context-based learning materials to teach English to first and second-grade students in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. English is neither easily heard nor much spoken here. Through this project, I got to go on the field and interact with my stakeholders, work with a team of educators, and create materials through collaboration and multiple rounds of iterations. The learning materials were designed to be engaging and interactive by introducing the language through activities that encourage inquiry-based learning.
Through this project, three activities were created for foundational-level classes using visuals familiar to the students and stories from the region. The activities went through several rounds of testing over four schools in the Nainital district with the help of Siksha Sahayaks. The project was carried out in collaboration with an NGO called Aarohi in Uttarakhand.
Birds I View, an illustrated field guide to Birds of IIT Bombay
Birds I View, an illustrated field guide to Birds of IIT Bombay
Prof. Aditi Chitre
When I stepped into the world of birdwatching I noticed there was a lack of material about the kind of flora and fauna the IIT Bombay campus is home for. This project was started on this idea.
“ Birds I View” is an illustrated field guide to the Birds of the IIT Bombay campus. The book acts as an interactive storybook for an audience new to the field of birdwatching by explaining the birds' characteristics, behavior, and how to spot them. It also acts as a quick field guide and reference book for birdwatching.
This project was a learning experience for me. During the research and interviews for the content, I was able to learn so much about the various species found on campus. I could also collect interesting stories and personal encounters from many experienced birdwatchers which were all used for the book.
