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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
This school took a ‘U-turn' & redefined classroom learning
Indore: In a first for Madhya Pradesh, a govt school in a small village of Dongargaon, Burhanpur district, took a step to transform classroom learning. Govt High School Dongargaon adopted a 'U-shape' seating arrangement. The innovative idea was inspired by Kerala's education model, aiming to break the age-old notion of frontbenchers and backbenchers and place every student at the centre of learning. The change, introduced just over two weeks ago, is already showing positive results, according to schoolteachers. Designed to promote equal participation, better visibility, and student-teacher interaction, the new seating pattern is seen as a practical step toward inclusive and dialogue-driven education. The initiative was led by in-charge principal Jagdish Patil, supported by teachers Shantaram Nimbhore, Asha Marathe, Poonam Sanghvi, Jayesh Parkade, and Sandeep Patil. Principal Patil said that he first read about Kerala's U-shape seating model in a newspaper and discovered that it was inspired by the Malayalam film Sthaanarthi Shreekuttan. "I watched the movie to understand the idea. It made me realise how classroom layout affects students' learning and confidence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like I Thought I'd Live With Ear Ringing Forever – Until I Found This Trick Derila Ergo Undo So, we decided to try it here," he told TOI. The school has a total of 90 students, 30 in Class 10 and 60 in Class 9, being taught by five teachers and Patil himself, who teaches mathematics. The U-shaped seating was initially implemented in Class 10, where students now sit in a U-shape facing the teacher. The setup ensures that no student is left out of view, and interaction becomes natural and open. "Being in a rural area, we must make learning fun to keep students coming to school," said Patil. "Students who used to hesitate in speaking are now becoming confident. They ask questions, take part in discussions, and show greater interest in studies," Patil said. Following its success, Class 9 students also requested the same arrangement, and it has now been extended. The experiment has attracted the attention of educators from nearby schools, who are visiting Dongargaon to study the model and plan its implementation in their own classrooms. "I used to sit at the back and couldn't see the board clearly. Now I'm more focused and involved," said Class 9 student Sarita Pawar.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Watch: Madhya Pradesh school ditches 'backbencher' setup with 'U-shaped' seating plan; inspired by Malayalam film 'Sthaanarthi Shreekuttan'
INDORE: Govt. High School, Dongargaon in Burhanpur district has become the first school in Madhya Pradesh to do away with the idea of 'backbenchers' by introducing a 'U-shape' seating arrangement inspired by Kerala. Image Credit: TOI The initiative, led by in-charge principal Jagdish Patil and his team, places all students face-to-face with the teacher to promote dialogue, inclusivity, and leadership. The model, drawn from the Malayalam film 'Sthaanarthi Shreekuttan', encourages students to ask questions, participate freely, and overcome hesitation. After seeing success with Class 10, students in Class 9 also demanded the same arrangement. The experiment is now attracting interest from other schools across the district.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Watch: Madhya Pradesh school ditches 'backbencher' setup with U-shaped seating plan; inspired by Malayalam film 'Sthaanarthi Shreekuttan'
BHOPAL: Govt. High School, Dongargaon in Burhanpur district has become the first school in Madhya Pradesh to do away with the idea of 'backbenchers' by introducing a 'U-shape' seating arrangement inspired by Kerala. The initiative, led by in-charge principal Jagdish Patil and his team, places all students face-to-face with the teacher to promote dialogue, inclusivity, and leadership. The model, drawn from the Malayalam film 'Sthaanarthi Shreekuttan', encourages students to ask questions, participate freely, and overcome hesitation. After seeing success with Class 10, students in Class 9 also demanded the same arrangement. The experiment is now attracting interest from other schools across the district.
