SPOKEN ENGLISH PROGRAM

The Spoken English Program is an innovative initiative designed to enhance the spoken English proficiency of students and teachers in over

6,000

government schools across Tamil Nadu, focusing on Grades 6-8. This comprehensive program integrates three core components: Spoken English Plans, Mozhigal Language Labs. The program aims to foster a collaborative and engaging environment where language skills can thrive. By combining

Technology

Personalized Learning

Technology

Personalized Learning

Key

Program Components

Mozhigal Language Labs

Dedicated language lab periods supported by technology, fostering a space for students to practice and improve their spoken English skills. The program leverages a user-friendly portal for independent and collaborative learning, creating a peer-learning culture among students. Through technology integration and continuous progress tracking, it ensures that both students and teachers can excel in English communication.

Role of

TEA in Mozhigal

TEA plays a crucial part in ensuring the success and sustainability of the Mozhigal Language Lab Program, driving the mission to improve spoken English proficiency across Tamil Nadu’s schools by playing these roles:

Strategy and Approach

Program Design and Core Principles – TEA supports the foundational design and principles of the Spoken English Program, ensuring alignment with state needs.
Long-Term Roadmap – TEA helps strategize a long-term program roadmap and advocates for state-wide rollout by engaging with high-level state officials like the Director of SCERT and the State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha.

Strategy and Approach

Program Design and Core Principles – TEA supports the foundational design and principles of the Spoken English Program, ensuring alignment with state needs.
Long-Term Roadmap – TEA helps strategize a long-term program roadmap and advocates for state-wide rollout by engaging with high-level state officials like the Director of SCERT and the State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha.

Stakeholder Management

Partner Coordination – TEA collaborates with key organizations such as TISS (academic partner) and Ekstep Foundation (technical partner) to co-create the Mozhigal Language Lab Portal.
Effective Communication – TEA facilitates collaboration between the Tamil Nadu Education Department and partner organizations, ensuring seamless execution.
Content and Digital Integration – TEA supports TNSCERT in content creation workshops and helps integrate digital content with Ekstep’s platform.

Stakeholder Management

Partner Coordination – TEA collaborates with key organizations such as TISS (academic partner) and Ekstep Foundation (technical partner) to co-create the Mozhigal Language Lab Portal.
Effective Communication – TEA facilitates collaboration between the Tamil Nadu Education Department and partner organizations, ensuring seamless execution.
Content and Digital Integration – TEA supports TNSCERT in content creation workshops and helps integrate digital content with Ekstep’s platform.

Program Implementation Support

Infrastructure Delivery – TEA oversees the distribution of essential infrastructure (headsets with microphones) to over 6,000 schools across Tamil Nadu.
Guidelines and SOPs – TEA drafts operational guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to assist district-level officials.
Data Collection and Evaluation – TEA recommends evaluation metrics and collaborates with state officials to monitor progress.
Regular Reporting – TEA prepares implementation reports shared with state officials for analysis and decision-making.
Communication Plan Execution – TEA develops and executes a communication plan to inform Heads of Schools (HMs), teachers, and students, providing essential resources for smooth execution.
Field Visits – TEA conducts regular field visits to assess program implementation and provide on-ground support.

Mitigation and Conflict Resolution

Anticipation of Challenges – TEA proactively identifies potential issues and implements solutions.
Grievance Redressal – TEA establishes mechanisms to ensure stakeholder concerns are addressed promptly.