Connecting Classrooms

Adam Withnall, the Asia Editor of The Independent (UK) recently came to Bangladesh to join the 'Connecting Classrooms' programme, which is a joint initiative by the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) and British Council.

'Connecting Classrooms' allows schools from across the globe to share their knowledge, resources and experiences for mutual benefit. The programme includes teachers' training, bilateral visits and direct connections established between schools around the world irrespective of their locations. Under this project, students from Bangladeshi schools have exchanged their ideas and opinions through video messages and presentations with their British counterparts on various educational and societal topics.

In his brief visit to Bangladesh, Adam visited Narayanganj Govt Girls' High School to experience the 'Connecting Classrooms' project firsthand. Students gave him a warm reception and demonstrated their participation in the programme.

Students from the UK had sent in their video messages on the topic of discussion – 'healthy diet', earlier. During the session at the Narayanganj Govt Girls' High School, ninth grade students gave a Microsoft Powerpoint presentation on the different aspects of food adulteration and illegal preservatives used in food. The students also carried out a human chain holding innovative posters on the subject matter. The whole session was filmed for sending to the UK partner school later.

Adam was extremely pleased to see the positive impact this project is creating. He said, "The teachers were incredibly enthusiastic and the students conducted their presentations quite eloquently. I truly believe this initiative is capable of fostering a meaningful connection and cultural exchange between the upcoming generation across borders."

Source: Forethought PR