IIT Guwahati initiates ground-breaking initiatives for Meghalaya's educational excellence

As part of its unwavering commitment to improving the quality of education in the area, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has been setting the standard for curriculum integration of technology and experiential learning.

Being the only IIT in Northeast India, the Institute has worked on a number of cutting-edge projects to improve Meghalayan education, with an emphasis on teacher development and advanced STEM learning.

These programs aim to provide an interactive, experiential learning environment that is advantageous to educators as well as students.

"We are dedicated to using our resources and expertise to enhance the educational experience in Meghalaya, ensuring that both students and teachers have access to the best tools and methodologies," said Professor Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, about the collaborative approach the university is taking to improve the state of education in Meghalaya.

Our goal is to establish an environment that fosters dynamic, captivating, and productive learning through the provision of state-of-the-art equipment, thorough instruction, and ongoing support.

We think that by implementing these programs, we would be able to make a big difference in Meghalaya's educational system and establish a standard for excellence in education throughout the Northeast."

IIT Guwahati and Samagra Shiksha Meghalaya have worked together on several state-level projects under the Ministry of Education's Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan Projects to improve STEM education, encourage innovation, and develop the capacity of Meghalayan teachers and students. Among these initiatives are:

Journey of Discovery - MEGHQUEST

MEGHQUEST at IIT Guwahati introduced over 4,000 children from over 2,000 schools to cutting-edge scientific research and technology. Seven groups of kids were given packages containing a t-shirt, stationery, certificate, and activity calendar for a three-day stay.

There were more than ten events planned, including athletic activities, soft skill development seminars, and technical workshops. Soft skills courses on leadership, stress management, and communication were held in addition to practical exercises in labs and workshops.

Mentoring in Schools

More than 2,000 teachers' educational skills were improved through the School Mentoring project. a two-day science and math mentoring program where researchers and faculty offer advice on curriculum implementation and instructional strategies.

Advanced pedagogical method workshops were held, and WhatsApp groups were created as a means of providing online support.

Science Bundles

Kits comprising more than 40 experiments that are in line with the curriculum were created by IIT Guwahati. More than 2,000 teachers received training sessions on how to use the kits, live experiment demonstrations, and teaching materials for carrying out experiments.