Rural India has a serious skill-deficit. A deeper problem is perhaps the lack of motivation for up-skilling in the rural population. This leadership project in collaboration with Cheenta Academy is attempting to address this problem for motivation.
100 Miles
This is a pilot for the Hundred Miles Project at Cheenta Academy. The concept notes in English and Bengali outline the core idea of the research and leadership program.
In the first week of the project, four participating teachers visited the Kolkata center. They travelled for 5 hours to reach Kalighat from the remote Katamari village near Sundarbans.
In the second week the trainee teachers started computer literacy course. They learned how to create lesson plans. Finally they began ideating on small business concepts with our team.
On the 4th day of Sundarban Faculty Training, teachers explored tourism ideas, created GK content, learnt Google Sheets, and practised Bengali "যুক্তাক্ষর" with maths. The project links classroom learning with local skills and community growth.
In Week 5, Sundarban teachers learnt to check answer sheets and plan nursery lessons in English, Bengali, and Math. They practised alphabets, numbers 1–20, spellings, and simple sums for young learners.
Sundarban teachers explored Artificial Intelligence through a ChatGPT session. They learnt how AI enhances teaching and creativity. The session showed practical classroom applications. Teachers discovered new digital learning tools. A step forward in their digital education journey.
In Week 7 of the Sundarban Faculty Training, teachers strengthened their English grammar and revision skills through practical lessons based on ‘Amar Boi.’ They also revisited ChatGPT to create lesson ideas and discussed the responsible use of AI, blending traditional teaching with digital learning for more engaging classrooms.
In Week 8 of the Sundarban Faculty Training, teachers learned to guide students in writing paragraphs on “Amar Sundarban” in Bengali and English. The session also introduced the basics of English Tense and encouraged the balanced use of digital tools to create meaningful, engaging classroom lessons.
In Week 9, Sundarban teachers continued practicing English Tense and sentence structure, reviewed student exam copies, and learned how to use email for professional communication. The session blended grammar training with practical assessment and digital literacy.
In Week 10, teachers strengthened their understanding of English grammar, learning Subject-Verb-Object and be-verbs while continuing tense practice. They also developed digital communication skills by practicing how to write clear and professional official emails.
11th week of the Sundarban Faculty Training Programme was conducted with a focus on strengthening basic English grammar, formal writing skills, and spoken communication. The session began with a revision of be-verbs, as it was observed that some participants were still facing confusion in their correct usage.
12th week of the Sundarban Faculty Training Programme focused on evaluating learning progress while continuing to develop English and professional skills. The session began with an English assessment in the form of a question paper. The paper included a passage from a story, followed by comprehension questions, grammar exercises, synonym-based questions, and a summary-writing task.