BEST PRACTICE - 1

Title - “Quest Programme”

Quest's purpose is to enrich the learning experience of underserved children through the professional development of teachers and educators.

         The program is undertaken with the following objectives:

• To provide 1:1 Mentor-mentee relationship that focuses on career guidance and general support.
• To assess students annually to identify any needs for more challenging content or instruction.
• To connect and build a larger community by having personalized interactions with the student’s family and friends living in their communities.
• As a mentor, to connect with mentee during vacation to provide knowledge and guidance about navigating college and life by sharing personal experience and examples.
• For parents to understand the concept of privileges provided, and give recommendations on how to work with their wards in building their confidence and growth.
• To increase the number of admissions.
• To know about the student in complete, her interests and hidden talents.

The Context:

            Residential Degree Colleges have been established to provide free education to the students with low family income and to ultimately increase the literacy rate in Telangana state. This programme bestows an opportunity to understand the student in a much better way and bring out the best from her. The Quest Programme has the overarching goal of making students more comfortable, friendly, and more welcoming to college space and environment.

Practice:

            ‘Quest’ lexically, is a long search for something that is difficult to find. So this programme was initiated with an intention to understand the background of the students' lifestyle and find out something about the student which is not so easily possible to find in the college.

Every year during vacation, when the students are sent home, each faculty is made to visit the students’ houses for this very purpose. Faculty visits the student’s house on the day convenient to her with prior intimation given to the student and her family members. This has been practiced every year since the inception of the college in 2017 and has been giving considerable results. During covid  period, when the schools were closed because of the pandemic, Village Learning Centres were started in their villages and our students were made to teach the children in their villages.

 

 

Evidence of success:

• This programme has given vide publicity of our institutions in the remote areas and thus increased our admissions.
•  Even the families with no literacy background are now ready to give their children education through these institutions.
• Female foeticide in the remote areas got reduced as most of them no longer consider them as a burden.
• Early marriages have been reduced as the girls’ parents were educated about the possible outcomes of getting their ward educated and making advancement in her career.

Problem Encountered and Resources required:

• Lack of Accessibility: Many tribal hamlets are located in remote areas, making it difficult for the teacher to reach.
• Reluctance to Change: Tribals often resist changes that threaten their cultural practices, lifestyle, and balancing traditional identity with modern aspirations can create an identity crisis.
• Resources required: Empowering tribal communities through education, skill development, and awareness. tribal development challenges require a holistic approach that respects their cultural heritage while providing opportunities for growth and progress. The government, NGOs, and society must collaborate to create an inclusive and sustainable future for tribal communities.

 

 

BEST PRACTICE – 2

Title - “Strong Body Strong Mind”

Sports is an extra-ordinary, necessary skill-based physical activity or practice aiming to promote active participation and emphasizes beneficial aspect on health, social, educational and cultural development in different domains of the society. It is acknowledged that active participation in physical activities creates moral values, stable relations, and positive transformations.

Objectives:

1. Health and Well-being:

 To promote physical activity, which is essential for maintaining good health. Regular exercise through sports helps prevent obesity, and other health issues.

2.Teamwork and Social Skills:

To develop teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills. Being part of a team teaches individuals how to work together, support each other, and achieve common goals.

3.Tolerance:

Learning to win graciously and accept defeat with resilience is an essential life skill that sports can instill in a student.

4.Skill Development:

Helps individuals develop specific skills related to the sport and also enhance cognitive abilities, decision-making, and strategic thinking.

5.Stress Relief and Mental Health:

Engaging in sports provides an outlet for stress relief. Sports can reduce anxiety, depression, and improve overall mood.

6.Inclusion and Diversity:

Promoting sports for all ensures that everyone has equal opportunities to participate, regardless of age, gender, ability, or background. Inclusion in sports fosters a sense of belonging and community.

The Context:

Sports have emerged as a transformative force, bringing empowerment and positive change to tribal communities across the globe. In these communities, sports go beyond physical activities; they serve as catalysts for development, cultural preservation, health improvement, social inclusion, conflict resolution and also play a vital role in promoting gender equality within tribal communities. In many traditional societies, gender roles and expectations limit the opportunities available to girls and women. However, sports have emerged as a powerful tool for challenging these norms and empowering women.

Practice:

Learning through sport has been seen as a part of the lifelong learning process. Sport is included in the students schedule as a part of their daily routine. A 24X7 P.D is appointed in the college who prepares the coaching schedules and conducts exercise programs to the students in the morning and evening. An MOU is made with Medak District Athletics Association to provide coaching to our students to get qualified for the trials and camps connecting with sporting events of National and International level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence of success:

• Improved overall health and well being of students, with no students being anaemic or with any chronic disease.
• fosters discipline, teamwork, and self-confidence, breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering tribal youth to build a brighter future. 
• Shift in the mind set of society in driving change and advocating for gender equality.
• Students have won laurel to the college by bagging championships, tournament and won many medals and prices at District, State and national Level.

Problem Encountered and Resources required:

• Infrastructure Challenges: Inadequate facilities, training centres, and sports infrastructure hinder the development of athletes. Nonavailability of Indoor courts for athletics can limit practice opportunities.
• Resources Required: The college is trying to get CSR funding to develop the necessary infrastructure like volleyball courts, Basket ball courts, Table Tennis court etc.