sprat - the caravan academy
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THECARAVANACADEMY
Rationality[rash-uh-nal-i-tee]Noun1. The state or quality of being rational.2. The possession of reason.3. Agreeableness to reason; reasonableness.4. The exercise of reason.5. A reasonable view, practice, etc.
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• तर्क� [Tark]• चेतना [Chetna]• युक्तता [Yuktata]• न्याय्यता [Nyayyata]
• VISIONTowards a Society Civilized by Reason, Empowered by Compassion
• MISSIONEmpowering the Impoverished – through Rational Action. Together
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TRACK RECORD• 14 YRS• 1.5 LAKH YOUTH / 13000 WOMEN+CHILDREN / OVER A
MILLION MUSKAAN USERS• PROGRAMMES• TALEEM / JOYRIDE / MUSKAAN• CARAVAN CENTRES OF IMPOVERMENT
• AMONGST 13 BEST NGOs OF INDIA
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PATRONS/FUNDERSFord Foundation / Govt of Gujarat / Govt of US / ONGC / BSNL / IOC / Shree Cement / Tata Chemicals / Mr L K Advani / Mr I K Gujral…
GOVERNORSDr Y K Alagh / Prof Sebastian Morris / Dr Rakesh Basant / Dr Mallika Sarabhai / Mr Mahesh Bhatt / Prof Sudarshan Iyengar / Dr Abusaleh Shariff…
ADVISORSDr I G Patel / Lord Bhikhu Parekh / Dr Farooq Abdullah / Maulana Waheeduddin Khan / Swami Agnivesh…
SPRATiansProfessionals, Interns, Volunteers
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PHASES OF CONSTRUCTIONPHASE I
President’s HouseGuest Cottages[Both functioning as temporary back office of SPRATand its staff quarters]
PHASE IIAcademy Main BuildingSPRAT’s Back Offices
PHASE IIIHostel and Staff Quarters
PHASE IVRecreational facilities
TARKIK SADAN
SPRAT-4BACK OFFICES
• IT• WEBSITES AND PORTALS• DESKTOP APPLICATIONS
• MEDIA• GRAPHICS / DTP• SOCIAL MESSAGE POSTERS
• CONTENT• E-ZINES• WEB CONTENT• SOCIAL NETWORKS• S.E.O. OPERATIONS
• RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS• ACADEMY COURSE CONTENT• KHOJ RESEARCH REPORTS• JAREEDA PUBLICATIONS• MAJLIS EXHIBITIONS
To produce, every year, a batch of Informed, Committed and Compassionate Rationalists to perform critically important roles in Public Administration and Advocacy.
Mission of the Academy
• Administration• Preparatory course for Public Administration, Civil Services• Managerial functions in banks, insurance etc• Preparation for higher studies, CAT, GMAT, GRE, GATE• Be able to run own small and medium enterprises
• Advocacy• Journalism, Reporting, Editing, Anchoring..• Social Entrepreneurship, RTI, Lobbying• Professional services for NGOs, political parties
Disciplines Offered
FOR WHOM?Young Graduates / PGsSelected on a combination of:
- Overall academic excellence of graduate level- General intelligence, Communication, Learning curve,
Aptitude, English, Spirit of Inquiry - Values of compassion, fair-play, truth and justice, - Ability to work hard, be team worker, possess leadership
talent, and be widely interested
CARAVAN ACADEMYThe Tarkik Sadan Campus
Video of Construction Design Digitally constructed from approved designs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueviyb7ip2M
• Influencing behaviour, not just imparting knowledge
• Substantially self-taught• Committed faculty for Intellectual
counseling • Humane mentors for personal,
emotional counselling • Student composition distributed
across religion, gender, income• Driving hard for industriousness,
challenge-facing• Balancing knowledge, skills, values,
health
Features of the Academy• Fun way of learning• Sponsorships for the economically under-
privileged• Strong bonding with rural life through
community service• Digitally run through enterprise-wide
software• On-ground feel through Manual Service• Field trips, short study visits• Strong emphasis on rationality, truth and
fairness• Accomplishments - not certification - driven
ThePedagogy
Academics50%
Community Service
25%
Extra Curricula15%
Manual Service10%
The Methodology
Learning Techniques and ResourcesLargely Self-study Brain StormingPeer-led Study GroupsInteractive ClassroomsCase Studies, DocumentariesMentoring / Problem solving
In the class
On the desk
On the lawn
On the bedOn tree-top
In the pool
In the Gym / Jog
Self-Study
Knowledge Media PRINT
Through printed books, newspapers, magazines
DIGITALOn smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop,
headphone.
Weekly Tests
Academic progress
Quarterly Result
Academics
Community Service Record
Extra Curricula Record
Manual Service Record
Term-endProject
Assessment
Evaluation by Community
Leaders
Assessment
Courses to be Taught
General Studies
Elementary Social Sciences
Introduction to Natural Sciences
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
Elements of Common Law
Reasoning, Numerical and
Mental Abilities
Logical & Abstract Reasoning
Numeric Ability and Mathematics
Statistics, Charting, Data Interpretation
Mental and Analytical Ability, Problem Solving, Decision Making
Communication and
Research
Verbal communication /
Interpersonal skills
Comprehension, Written
Communication
Research Techniques,
Questionnaire and Report Writing
Rational Literature & Reformist Writing
Computer Usage
Advanced Windows & Basic Hardware
Power Use of MS Word, Outlook, PPt
SOHO Utilities, Elementary
Programming
Data Analysis [Power use of Excel, Access]
Work Credits
Neighbourhood Community Service
In-house Manual Service
Health and Sports
Other Extra-curricular
Contribution
Foundation Course
Advocacy
R T I
Reporting, Anchoring
Journalism, Editing
NGO: Management,
Entrepreneurship
Political Lobbying, Assisting
Optional -2 Administration [UPSC, Prelim Paper-I] + GPSC
Indian History & Brief World
History
Geography and Ecology
Indian Polity and
Governance
Economic and Social
Development
Gujarat Studies [History, Culture,
Panchayat Raj, Reforms, Economy]
Optional -2
Disciplines
Optional -1Optional -1
Gujarati Language
Agriculture
Economics
Mathematics
History
Commerce and Accountancy
Political Science & Int Relations
Sociology
Statistics
Physics
Management
Public Administration
English Literature
UN and Human Rights
Additional on Demand
Optional
Neighbourhood Community Service• Rural upliftment
Science Lab
• Doing Science, Mathematics.
Nature Watch• Astronomy, Star Gazing• Small Wildlife and Bird
watch
Amphitheatre• Film Screening
• Social Plays
Academy Outreach
SportsGames
Elocution
Theatre
Research
Film MakingContent
Writing
Graphic Designing
Health and Gym
Additional as
Available
Science Lab
Nature Watch
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
MANUALSERVICES
Kitchen Help
Aquaculture
Cleaning
Laundry
FloricultureOffice Help
Marketing
Additional as Needed
COMMUNITYSERVICES - 1
[SPRAT’s OUTREACH]
TALEEM Basic
Literacy Programme
Idara Skill Upgradation
Majlis Educational Exhibitions
Majlis Science Van
Edutaining Films
Social Theatre
Science Lab
COMMUNITYSERVICES - 2
[In consultation with village leadership]
Basic Literacy
Drainage Management
Water Harvesting
Hygiene Promotion
Water SupplyFormal Education
Micro Credit
Health Facilities
Additional on Request
Newspapers
Health, Gym
Study
Academy Exercises
Sports, Games
STUDENT’s ROUTINEFood
TV News, Debates
Manual Service
Theatre
Community Service
STUDENT
Batch-mates
Faculty
Guests
StaffMentors
Community
Bureaucracy
INTERACTIONS
FACILITIESClass, Discussion Rooms
Bed Rooms, Dormitory
Library
Computer Lab
Internet + Intranet
Short Range Video/Audio
Gymnasium
Hair Dresser
Laundry
Medical Check-up
Indoor Games
Outdoor Sports
Science Lab
Astronomy Equipment
Canteen
Community Kitchen
Amphitheatre
Water Bodies
Tree House
Lawns
Provision Store