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An overview of the Varna Samooha Approach
The Varna Samooha Approach combines the processes of meaning construction with phonological processing through a balance between a structured programme and opportunity for free exploration of:
) th d it ithi k la) the sound units within spoken languageb) the sound - symbol relationships within written llanguage.c) the processes of meaning construction within written languagelanguage.
Note : This approach is combined with simultaneous exposure to children's literature.
We have found once this foundational script knowledge is acquired children extend it toWe have found once this foundational script knowledge is acquired children extend it to
aksharas, matras and words which have not been included in the Varan Samoohas
The Hindi varna mala has been regrouped into 6 varan samoohasregrouped into 6 varan samoohas
The selection of akshara sets was based on criteria developed with government school teachers in Delhi and through trialing inside classrooms over a period of one year
Supportive resource material.6 Varan Samooha bags with colour coded material . Each bag contains:
A teachers handbook An akshara chart Akshara flash cards
Poem posters
Assessment and tracking formats
W k h Worksheets
Classroom based videos are providedin the set
Children combine the sounds of written symbolsChildren combine the sounds of written symbols to construct their own spoken words
When children construct the written forms of theirWhen children construct the written forms of their spoken words they are helped to :
Become aware of the sound units in spoken words.p
Match these sound units of spoken words to theirMatch these sound units of spoken words to their written symbols
Understand that alphabets / syllables are parts of meaningful words.
They are encouraged to recognise the written forms of their names
While recognizing their names attention is drawn to the beginning sound-symbols depending on the akshara sets that they have been introduced to
Word walls are used for displaying words andWord walls are used for displaying words and these words are used for playing word games
In addition to words constructed by children some words in the yword walls are also from the read aloud books and poems
Others read a poem made from the akshara setOthers read a poem made from the akshara set with the help of the relevant akshara chart
Individual learning progressions are mapped at six assessment points over two yearssix assessment points over two years
Competency based assessments include:1. Summative assessments2. Observation based qualitative checklist3. Individual profile foldersBased on their assessment scores learners are grouped into three levels
The classroom has planned and supportive learning spaceslearning spaces
Names’ corner Names corner Word walls A poem cornerA poem corner A book / reading corner Display corner for the children’sDisplay corner for the children s
writings, art work or collections A simple interactive calendar with a weather chartp Display of commonly arrived upon rules Responsibilities for the week
Activities have been designed for using all the above in variety of waysActivities have been designed for using all the above in variety of ways
The teacher engages children in classroom ti d b k t lkconversations and book talk
discussing questioning reasoning imagining retelling expressing feelings