1. m u k t a n g a n

2. V i s i o n M a p
Developmentally
appropriate
curriculum
m u k t a n g a n
V i s i o n
An inclusive, empowered world in which all live in harmony with freedom of expression,
respect & with integrity
M i s s i o n
To evolve sustainable, replicable & inclusive models of quality child friendly teacher education & school
programmes in partnership with under-served communities and to advocate them to the larger system
P i l l a r s
Active
learning
Collaboration
Emergent
literacy &
numeracy
Formative
assessment
C o r e V a l u e s
Critical thinking Reflection Openness to change Respect Equity

3. A b o u t m u k t a n g a n
Muktangan was set up in 2003, a partnership between Paragon Charitable Trust &
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM). We work in 3 broad areas ….
Trainees from under-served communities (primarily women), ~ 80 per year
3 year intensive training - 1 year full-time (pre-service) and 2 year (in-service)
Specialised teacher educators (Faculty) work on Training & Capacity building
Methodology is active learning consisting of role-plays, discussions and case studies
TEACHER EDUCATION
7 Municipal schools in Mumbai G south ward (Jr Kg to Xth)
Active constructivist pedagogy imparted currently to 3500 children from under-served communities
Integrated, Holistic and Inclusive education model
SCHOOL PROGRAM
Working with Government organisations for Teacher Education
Working as knowledge partner with NGO’s for quality education in rural areas
Conducting pedagogy workshops for ecosystem/ beneficiaries outside Muktangan
OUTREACH PROGRAM

4. Te a c h e r Tr a i n i n g
2 Courses– Foundation & Early Childhood Education (ECD)
Intensive 1 year pre-service training programme with over 400 hours of internship
On graduation trainees move to one of our 7 schools or are externally placed
Continuous in-service training
 Subject specific Curriculum Understanding & Design Development (CUDD)
 Subject specific Lesson Design Meetings (LDM)
 English proficiency sessions
 Elective subject pedagogy Modules & Lesson observation & feedback
 Professional Development Workshops & Developmental Appraisals

5. S c h o o l P r o g r a m m e
 Developmentally appropriate child
friendly curriculum
 Methodology promotes construction of
knowledge by children themselves,
rather than passive rote learning
 Individual attention: Teacher to student
ratio 1:14
 Innovative classroom layout with Circle
time concept for constructing own value
system
 Continuous parent involvement
 Holistic & inclusive program
 Amalgamation of basic education with
music, dance, drama, art, craft and sport
 Special educators help students with
learning disabilities
 Life skills training and counselling
 Higher grade students receive career
development exposure & mentorship

6. O u t r e a c h P r o g r a m m e
Partnership with
1) MSCERT (Maharashtra state council of
education research and training) for pilot
project ACOTE (Active Constructivism
Oriented Teacher Education ) in 10 D Ed
colleges & 50 schools
2) TISS (Tata Institute of Social Sciences ) as
HUB partner for the B. Voc course in early
child development
3) LSF (Learning space Foundation) since 2013, to
improve the quality of education at Anganwadis
& ZP schools in rural Maharashtra
 Conducting saturday workshops for
educators from other educational setups &
NGO’s for sharing our child friendly teaching
pedagogy

7. B e n e f i c i a r i e s & I m p a c t
Women empowerment
 690 educational change agents from under-
served community
 Confident, Motivated & independent women
contributing to family income
 Desire to learn more – 60% pursuing further
teaching qualifications
Learning outcomes of students
 All 154 students (3 batches) have passed
the SSC exam with class average of 73%,
including 19 with learning disabilities
 Low (< 4%) student drop out rate
 Students demonstrate independent
thinking, motivation & confidence
Outreach
 10 D.Ed colleges in Maharashtra (Project ACOTE) ... 60 faculty, 250 teacher trainees
 30 Ngos through pedagogy workshops ... 500 plus participants
 Learning outcomes in 25 anganwadis & 25 zilla parishad schools (Wada) ... 1000 plus kids

8. O u r p a r t n e r s h i p s
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9. G o v e r n a n c e
In 2015 Muktangan was rated as one of top 10 NGOs to
work for by Great Places to Work India
Paragon Charitable Trust, Paragon Condominium,
Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli, Mumbai – 400013.
• Telephone +91 22 24938752 / 8599 Fax: +91 22 24936627
• Website: www.muktanganedu.org FB page : /NGOMuktangan
• Twitter @NGOMuktangan
• Project Contact: Pavan Savant – Leader Strategy/ Rahul Ursekar– Sr. Executive Resources
Muktangan is the sole initiative of the Paragon Charitable Trust a registered charity under the
Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950 with registration no E-3305 and is eligible to receive
donations under income tax deduction at 50% under section 80G and at 100% under section
35AC. The Trust is also registered to accept foreign donations under FCRA 2010.