Srijan Shala – Training, Support & Certification for School Transformation
A child learns from a circle of care — teachers, parents, and volunteers. If even one part feels unsupported, the child feels it too. Srijan Shala exists to strengthen that circle with practical tools, coaching, and recognition.
Why we began this project
- Teachers handle large classes, rigid syllabi, and limited training for emotional or behavioral needs.
- Parents want to help but aren’t sure how to support learning beyond homework.
- Volunteers bring energy but need guidance to engage meaningfully.
- Recognition is rare, leading to burnout and low motivation.
- We saw the need for a structured, everyday toolkit — not abstract theory.
What Srijan Shala does
1. Teacher Training
- Child-centered pedagogy: beyond rote.
- Strategies for mixed-ability classrooms.
- Methods: groups, open questions, emotional check-ins.
- Focus on the whole child, not just academics.
2. Volunteer Development
- Basics of child psychology to understand behavior.
- Encourage over instruct: mentor mindset.
- Clear roles that complement teachers.
3. Parent Engagement
- Routines that support focus and balance.
- Conversations about feelings, not just marks.
- Strengthen trust between home and school.
4. Curriculum Support
- Small tweaks: stories, real-life links, projects.
- Connect abstract ideas to everyday situations.
- Joyful, low-burden add-ons for lessons.
5. Certification
- Recognize innovative teachers.
- Celebrate engaged parents.
- Value consistent volunteer contribution.
- Build pride and motivation in low-resource settings.
What impact looks like here
- Teachers feel less isolated and more confident trying new methods.
- Parents become partners in learning, not just exam-time supporters.
- Volunteers evolve from ‘extra hands’ to trusted mentors.
- A community forms around the child, each member clear about their role.
Why this matters
Big reforms — policy, curriculum, infrastructure — take time. Meanwhile, children sit in classrooms today. Srijan Shala works with what already exists — teachers, parents, volunteers — and strengthens them step by step so children feel supported now, not someday.
The bigger picture
Quiet shifts that add up
A teacher tries a new method. A parent listens differently. A volunteer guides with more patience. Small acts compound into an environment where children thrive.
What transformation means to us
Not flashy reforms, but consistent care for the people who stand around the child. Strengthen the circle and the child grows — in confidence, curiosity, and character.
Gallery
Moments from trainings, coaching, and community recognition.
Bring Srijan Shala to your school or community
Trainings, toolkits, and recognition — tailored to your context. Let’s build the circle around every child.