Students learn about multiples, speed, distance and fractions by playing a game of “roll ball” in the playground.
For students of RN Podar School, Santacruz, class is outside the classroom. Math or English period does not mean scribbling away on their notebooks. Instead students learn about multiples, speed, distance and fractions by playing a game of “roll ball” in the playground.
They give a running commentary of the game, write a rulebook for it and learn new words in the process — this is part of their English period.
This method of learning, using ‘physical education cards’, is fast becoming popular in city schools. The Physical Education in Curriculum (PEC) concept has been created by the British Council and introduced by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in its schools to build a healthy and fit generation and initiate a trend of joyful learning.
Recently, the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD) asked the state government to implement the project in state board schools.
A senior education official said: “We have had a series of meetings with the MHRD on introducing the PEC programme in schools in Maharashtra. The pilot project of CBSE was successful and has set a good precedent. The programme will ensure that students get enough physical exercise and at the same time create an interest in studies.”
The programme was introduced only for primary schools but now cards are available for secondary schools as well. Physical education and other subject teachers have been trained to execute and create games in tandem with the primary school curriculum.
Avnita Bir, principal of RN Podar, said the teaching method is being adopted by many schools. The CBSE has compiled the cards into a book, making it convenient for teachers.
This physical education curriculum is in addition the usual PT period. “Sitting inside the classroom for hours can be frustrating. Playing in the open and learning increases understanding of the concepts,” Bir said.
The British Council is also planning to introduce iPEC. “The digital form will be accessible to all either online or through mobile apps. This will enhance ease with which teachers can deliver a PE lesson at a short notice,’’ said Ritika Chanda Parruck, from the British Council.
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