Thursday, August 13, 2009
Focus on ‘Every Child a Scientist’ programme in MSSRF report
From The Hindu
CHENNAI: The “Every Child a Scientist” programme, aimed at promoting scientific curiosity and awareness among the next generation, has been highlighted in the 19th Annual Report of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF).
Students of Corporation schools from economically challenged sections form the target group of this innovative programme according to the report, released on the occasion of MSSRF Founding Day.
“With support and formal orders from the Commissioner of Education, the centre has established good rapport with Corporation Middle School [staff], orphanage schools and government aided schools…” the report explains.
The programme provides students with multimedia learning centres, including computer education, as well as interactive lectures on biotechnology, biodiversity, health and hygiene, global warming and greenhouse effects and medicinal plants.
The feedback from students notes that the programme has given them “an opportunity to master some of the concepts in science and environmental issues.”
The programme received a boost in November 2008, when a Canadian delegation of 100 navy men donated computers, binoculars and digital cameras after a visit to the programme centre.
CHENNAI: The “Every Child a Scientist” programme, aimed at promoting scientific curiosity and awareness among the next generation, has been highlighted in the 19th Annual Report of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF).
Students of Corporation schools from economically challenged sections form the target group of this innovative programme according to the report, released on the occasion of MSSRF Founding Day.
“With support and formal orders from the Commissioner of Education, the centre has established good rapport with Corporation Middle School [staff], orphanage schools and government aided schools…” the report explains.
The programme provides students with multimedia learning centres, including computer education, as well as interactive lectures on biotechnology, biodiversity, health and hygiene, global warming and greenhouse effects and medicinal plants.
The feedback from students notes that the programme has given them “an opportunity to master some of the concepts in science and environmental issues.”
The programme received a boost in November 2008, when a Canadian delegation of 100 navy men donated computers, binoculars and digital cameras after a visit to the programme centre.
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