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Making learning spaces wholesome
and interactive
EMPOWERMENT

The Library Educator’s Course
makes learning joyful

Schools need to enable children’s literature not just in While some of the activities like picture book reading were
regional languages but also have educators who can harness already a part of his library work, the course taught him more
the energy of academic spaces, for wholesome and nuances of the process, along with new activities. “Book talks
interactive learning. For students to develop a relationship and read-aloud sessions were an integral part of making
with books, a library educator is a crucial link. Tata Trusts’ children interested in books,” shares Santosh.
Parag Initiative’s Library Educator’s Course (LEC) is designed
for teachers, librarians, educators and language experts, with As was evident, children were excited to read out stories and
the aim to build a cadre of professionals who have were also enthusiastically choosing a book for themselves.
knowledge perspective and skills to set up and run vibrant Students from grades III-V were forthcoming in sharing their
library spaces and promote reading among children. writings, drawings, stories and poems. Apart from the walls
of the library, the read-aloud and book talks, the monthly
Santosh Dhanware, is the first teacher of his zone in Sehore, community newspaper also featured the children’s creativity,
Madhya Pradesh, to complete the Library Educator’s Course. giving them a platform to showcase their talents.
He wears many hats. He has set up a library in his school and
also illustrated children’s storybooks for Rajkiya Shiksha Santosh’s positive energy is a source of inspiration to the
Kendra (RSK), Sehore. From winning the community’s trust to community of teachers, making students partake in learning.
children’s hearts over the last 22 years, Santosh has made a
compelling di erence in his school.

The library space in his school is a model in itself. “Walls of
libraries should have pictures that speak to the children and
open new vistas,” he strongly opines, echoing the key
takeaways from the LEC course he pursued. With this
thought, he painted the library walls with vibrant images to
make learning more enlivening for the students.

Santosh took great e orts in making the library a
comfortable space for his students. “We created a silent and
joyful reading experience for the children. The choice of
minimal furniture was also a conscious one so that they feel
free to use the space the way they like. They sit or lie down
while reading and feel liberated
4 QUALITY EDUCATION
in the process.”
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