Schools must adopt play-based approach – Renny D’Souza

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, June 10, 2012: Renny D’Souza, director of Padi VALORADE, said that schools must adopt a play-based approach in teaching children according to the National Curriculum Framework and as per the norms of the National Early Childhood Care and Education Policy (ECCE).

He was addressing the gathering at a discussion on ECCE organized by the Shikshana Sampanmoola Kendragala Okkoota, DK in Mangalore on Saturday. 

Mr. D’Souza said that, according to the ECCE, teachers are required to interact with the child in their mother tongues. However, children can be exposed to regional and national languages as well as given exposure to oral English since they have a natural ability to learn many languages. 

Dr. William D’Silva, social scientist, and Vishalaxmi, secretary of the District Anganwadi Workers’ Association, also addressed the gathering.