Through this Program, Intel India aims to reach out to seven districts across Karnataka training 500 teachers and 5000 students. Four specially designed Mobile Science Vans are being sent on a Vigyan Yatra to reach out to all Science Centers through colleges of education in the state. These vehicles, specially designed to attract on-lookers with science exhibits, on board scientists and science material are expected to tour 3 days in every district conducting science workshop for the students. – The vehicles will cover seven districts including - Bangalore Urban, Belgaum, Chitradurga, Gulbarga, Jamakhandi, Mangalore and Mysore. These districts will be covered over seven weeks impacting 500 teachers and 5000 students directly.
Sri. Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri, Honorable Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, Government of Karnataka said, “For any emerging knowledge economy like ours, science education at all levels remains a crucial factor. Igniting the right spirit for science at an early age, coupled with skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving makes a successful researcher or an innovator to address the problems of the modern society. Intel’s initiative with Karnataka Vigyan Yatra will support schools across the state to strengthen inquiry based learning, encourage curiosity and innovation in the classrooms.”
The Program consists of seven modules that are delivered over two days of training comprising inquiry-based learning, facilitating scientific inquiry, from the classroom to the science fair. It will help science teachers present their curriculum from an inquiry-based perspective to help foster a spirit of research and innovation among their students.
“A strong math and science foundation coupled with skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and problem solving are crucial for success in the knowledge economy. Not only do global learners create global leaders, but the world’s future depends on education focusing on creative and innovative STEM learning. Promoting and nurturing science education, through inquiry based approaches, at all levels is the primary goal of this Program,” said Dr. Praveen Vishakantaiah, President, Intel India.
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