page_title: Activity-based learning in India
section_title: Philosophy
hierarchical_section_title: Activity-based learning in India / Philosophy
context_page_description: Activity-based learning or ABL describes a range of pedagogical approaches to teaching. Its core premises include the requirement that learning should be based on doing some hands-on experiments and activities. The idea of activity-based learning is rooted in the common notion that children are active learners rather than passive recipients of the information. If the child is provided the opportunity to explore by their own and provided an optimum learning environment then the learning becomes joyful and long-lasting.
context_section_description: The philosophy of ABL finds its antecedents in the common notion that learning can be done best when it is initiated by the surrounding environment and motivated by providing optimum opportunities to learn. A fearless environment and freedom to express always adds to the learning outcomes.
  Activity-based Learning helps students express and embrace their curiosity. Once the students become curious, they tend to explore and learn by themselves.
caption: Let the child explore and learn
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