As an important charitable social works activity, the Nirban Math Trust runs a Tutorial School for children of the surrounding villages on the hallowed grounds of Nirban Math Deoghar. It is currently a 2-hr after-school program but with plans for more extensive services as an integrated learning center for children and adults.
Program
An After School Tutorial Program operating from 3:30-5:30pm.
Student Body - 92, from the surrounding villages of Hinra.
The students are provided Nutritional snacks.
Environment
Spacious classrooms,
Well equipped for Indoor/Outdoor Lessons and Experiences
Computer Lab
Large grounds
Subjects
Basics, Sciences, English, Geography, Mathematics, Hindi,
Computer Method, Individualized attention with
Guided Self Learning for interest and
personal responsibility in learning
Teachers
Inspired, Qualified and well Trained by Ramakrishna Mission.
To enhance student engagement, Teachers are also being trained by qualified Nirban Math staff to offer Guided Self-Learning as a supplement to conventional classroom teaching.
Brahmajna Ma Balkendra Tutorial Center - current program
Brahmajna Ma Balkendra is a Tutorial Center for children aged 5-12, housed within the hallowed grounds of Nirban Math. It was established in 2002 to foster educational development of children from the surrounding villages of Hinra. When it was set up, there were no other schools in the locality but once the govt opened one, Balkendra became a tutorial center. It is run by an Oversight Body that monitors students progress, attendance records and supports Teachers’ needs
Receipts for the initial fund raising done for Balkendra by the children of Dipak Sengupta.
See Balkendra Vision Document
Brahmajna Ma Balkendra - Future Vision
An Integrated and Renaissance Center for Learning/Experiences
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It is the vision of the Trust to evolve Balkendra into a more comprehensive education and learning center catering to young and old.
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Method
Guided Self Learning for Interest and personal responsibility in learning
Conventional method when needed
Students
Aspiring learners, Masters of their own learning
Teachers
Inspired, trained Teachers/Leaders
Curriculum
Physical Sciences, life sciences, environmental and earth sciences new age learning/ computers/electronics, Mathematics,History, Languages, and Arts and Crafts (Visual and Performing)
Additional areas of interest