CherYsh Educator Program
Women empowerment is one of the cornerstone principles at CherYsh. Another pivotal program under this principle is the “CherYsh Educator Program.”
This program aims to empower local women as teachers, helping to meet the educational needs for the young children of their communities.
English, science and maths teachers, often referred to locally as “Learning Facilitators” undergo over 50 hours of in-person sessions and supplementary online training that focuses on pedagogy, technology, and subject coaching. Modules incorporate interactive activities, songs, and play to create an engaging learning experience.
This approach has transformed over 200 women into confident educators and master trainers with stable incomes. Their societal dignity contributes to improved learning outcomes for the rural children they teach.
Key Partnerships Supporting the Program
CherYsh has developed one of the most widely recognized Learning Facilitator Training Programs in rural India. Collaborating with esteemed institutions such as the Council for Technical Education (CFTE), Pi Jam, Raspberry Pi, KLE Technological University, Intel Corporation, and Deshpande Private Industrial Training Institute (DIPTI). As a result, this program underscores excellence in education, technology, and subject matter expertise.
Strategic Partners and Focus Areas
| CFTE | E-classroom modules for STEM education. |
| Pi Jam | Coding education and master trainer programs. |
| Raspberry Pi | Hardware provision and user training |
| KLE Tech University | Coaching in English, Math, and Computer Science |
| Intel Corporation | Technology infrastructure support. |
| DIPTI | Training in multimedia tools. |
| Thoughtworks | Software training |
Program Overview
CherYsh identifies and trains young, qualified women from Haliyal’s rural communities to become educators and master trainers in technology for the various CherYsh Shiksha Centers. The 12-month learning facilitator program comprises weekly sessions covering pedagogy, technology integration, and subject-specific coaching (English, Mathematics, and Computing). Each educator is provided with a digital tablet, preloaded with curated content from CherYsh’s strategic partners.
Our Differentiation
- Digital Education Training: Facilitators learn to teach using tablets and digital modules.
- Technical Skill Development: Training in computing, internet use, and multimedia tools is provided by Pi Jam, Intel, KLE Tech University, and DIPTI.
- Leadership by Experts: The program is directed by a senior STEM teacher with extensive experience, ensuring high-quality training.
Our Impact
Graduates of the program emerge as competent educators with stable incomes, contributing to rural development and enhanced learning outcomes for students. Through education and skill development, CherYsh empowers women, transforming communities and fostering sustainable socio-economic progress.
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