Primary education in India has long been neglected due to multiple factors. Although significant progress has been made recently to increase access to education, the quality of schooling remains a critical concern especially in poorly funded schools in rural areas of the country. Key issues include the shortage of trained and qualified teachers, an outdated curriculum focused on rote learning, inadequate infrastructure, resources, and socio-economic challenges faced by many students. These factors also prevent teachers from accessing necessary teaching aids and materials, leading to an incomplete educational experience.

This research paper contributes by addressing these concerns and research gap in school education by presenting a case study of an innovative, low cost, Teaching Aid:- The ancient game of Snakes and Ladders, adapted to teach Geography and mathematics to students from underprivileged backgrounds in a government-aided school in a villages in Uttarakhand, India.

Designed in a large floor game format, the game is intended to facilitate an interactive platform for Game Based learning (GBL) for students. Data was gathered by qualitative interviews with teachers from 8 different schools along with observation and recording of students’ interaction with game over an year (2023-2024).

Research findings give empirical evidence of critical thinking, problem-solving, numeracy, and spatial awareness, through peer based learning. This research paper hence presents a methodology of adapting snake and ladder as part of NEP ( National education policy ) adapted by India in 2020 and further linking to UN - SDG 4 of equitable, and quality primary and secondary education.

Authors:
Khushboo Bharti, UPES, India

About the Presenter(s)
Ms khushboo bharti is a University Assistant Professor/Lecturer at University of petroleum and energy studies in India

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