SCERT books on indigenous toys and games released

Three books compiled by State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) was launched by advisor of School Education & SCERT, Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome at a programme held at the conference hall of SCERT, here on Wednesday.
The books were Indigenous Toys & Games of Nagaland, Nagaland ECCE Curriculum Handbook-Theoretical Principles & Thematic Framework (Part A) and Nagaland ECCE Curriculum Handbook – Theme – based on learning experiences – Teachers manual (Part B).
In his address, Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, said Naga society trying to adapt with change in a system where the focus was on the individuality although Nagas had primarily been a society where community was paramount and individual was secondary.
He observed that such a major shift in the thinking process and practice was a huge stress for a young society like the Nagas.
He observed that the sudden change from the old educational system to new putting emphasis on emotional and social literacy was above and beyond the simple 3 Rs (Reading, Writing, Arithmetic).
Yhome said the change seemed too rapid for a society where the first person to graduate was not even 100 years ago in 1924.
However, he said the adaptability nature present in the Nagas was also the strength of the people which was liberating.
“Our adaptability is what also makes us vulnerable but it also what makes us free people,” Yhome said.
He observed that there were also some conflicts while trying to adapt to government laws and policies, however, he hoped that SCERT would come up with innovative ways to cater to such issues and bring in solutions.
Lauding the handbook, Yhome said, “We have come out with not just a vision document but also with a research policy specifically on ECCE which would go a long way in moulding the children.”
While appreciating the efforts put into the work, Yhome congratulated the team for bringing out the documents and also hoped that the team would continue to grow.
He lauded the collaborating partners Azim Premji University saying the trend of education was getting better integrated into the educational system especially through such innovative institutions.
Earlier, leader of North Eastern States & Jammu & Kashmir, Azim Premji University, Bengalore, Bijoy Shankar Das, shared his thoughts on the Nagaland ECCE curriculum.
He said the rest of the State in the country were learning and taking references from Nagaland’s ECCE curriculum.
He lauded the curriculum calling it a trailblazer which had inspired many other states to follow the system followed by Nagaland while preparing the curriculum such as inviting people from diverse background as test subjects.
He expressed hope that the collaboration between Nagaland and Azim Premji University would continue to grow stronger.
The launching programme was chaired by senior lecturer, ECCE cell head, Veketulu Veyie while director, SCERT, Keviraleü Kerhüo delivered the welcome address.
An overview of the Nagaland ECCE Curriculum Handbook & Indigenous Toys & Games of Nagaland was presented by lecturer, DIET Chiechama attached to ECCE cell, Agnes Krocha.