Pre-conference Schedule

DAY-1 : 15 February 2016
Time
Session
09:00-09:30
Registration and please settle payments if required during this time
09:30-09:45
Young Voices Bring Tradition to Life
Musical Assembly hosted by the students of the Rural Education Centre
09:45-10:30
The Evolution of an Innovation
Welcome from the conference team
Overview film on the RiVER Multi-Grade Multi-Level Methodology
11:00-12:30
Rethinking Language Instruction for a Diversified Classroom
Immersion in, observation and discussion of a RiVER School language class
14:30-17:30
Choice Sessions

Cultivating Confident Problem-Solvers
Immersion in, observation and discussion of a RiVER School Math class

Visit to Horsley Hills
Observation of the hill station, wildlife and other attractions

Rishi Valley School Campus Visit
Observation of arts and crafts program, junior and senior school, and visit to Krishnamurti Study Centre
18:00-19:30
Strengthening the Community-School Partnership
A math community-based learning festival ‘Metric Mela’
DAY-2 : 16 February 2016
Time
Session
09:00- 09:15
Young Voices Bring Tradition to Life
Musical Assembly hosted by the students of the Rural Education Centre
09:15-10:30
A Deep Dive into Understanding the MGML Methodology
Open Dialogue 
11:00-12:00
Choice Sessions

Contextualization of the Teaching and Learning Process & Introduction to a New Language
Immersion in, observation and discussion of a RiVER School’s Environmental Sciences and English classes

A Hands-on look at the Activity Based Learning Materials
Display of and flexible time to look at and analyze the MGML teaching and learning materials
12:00-13:00
Linking Theory and Practice
Sharing of Universitys’experiences on how to connect theory to practice
14:30-15:30
Introduction to RiVER TIDE
Technology Initiative to Address Needs of Diversified Classrooms and strengthening real time  monitoring and support of large scale MGML programs
16:00 -17:00
Choice Sessions

A glimpse into local tradition
Rural Education Centre Middle school students’ and Local Artisans Arts and Crafts display 

Introduction to RiVER Support package
An evolving tool in development for addressing the needs of diverse student population

DAY-2 : 16 February 2016
Time
Session
06:00 - 07:00
Breakfast
07:00
Depart for Chennai




Daily Meal Times
06:15 – 07:00
Early Morning Tea

10:30 – 11:00
Morning Tea

15:30 – 16:00
Afternoon Tea
08:00 – 09:00
Breakfast
13:00 – 14:30
Lunch
19:30 – 20.30
Dinner