A Pikachu drawing, a teddy bear with a heart, and a rangoli design are just a few of the lovely gifts Harshita recently received from her little pupils.
A BSc student, Harshita is part of an all-female teaching volunteer team creating inclusive learning environments in remote villages of Madhya Pradesh’s Narmadapuram district through our Mohalla classes initiative as a part of our Engage, Educate and Empower for Life (EEEL): Inclusive Hamara Gaon project.
Starting her journey as a volunteer in September 2023, Harshita now teaches over 25 children from her home in the Gughwasa village.
Believe me, at the beginning, it took a lot of effort to convince children to attend the classes. But thanks to CBM India’s support, I learned innovative teaching methods that made learning fun. Now the students are so eager that they come on their own!
Harshita observes that recreational activities have helped her students grasp concepts more effectively. “Our Mohalla classes use creative teaching-learning strategies like flashcards, games, pictorial representations, group teaching, and skits, rather than traditional methods,” she explains, “This unique approach has helped all my students, including one child with disabilities, to memorize lessons better.”
For Harshita, creating awareness is the first step towards achieving true inclusion. She emphasizes the importance of creating awareness among parents about child development and disability inclusion, to help them support their children’s learning. Her joy is evident when she shares how parents have personally appreciated her efforts and excitedly shared about the incredible changes in their children’s studies and behavior.
Harshita is relentless in her pursuit of making inclusive education a common reality. Thanks to our Mohalla classes, she has found a vital platform to empower every student to learn and grow, fostering inclusive teaching practices that are transforming lives.
