Meeting Purpose
Monthly review and planning meeting for the GSA Impact Team to discuss the calendar, new initiatives, and an upcoming quarter.
The minutes will help the Interns and Fellows stay informed and contribute meaningfully.
Key Takeaways
February calendar finalised with structured weekly events (Meet & Greet, documentary, workshop, book reading)
New customised learning programs launched for schools (e.g. Arthur Foot Academy, JDS)
Focus on teacher development and engagement through reading, reflection, and technology integration
Retreat sign-ups close January 31; limited to 50 participants (20 supported schools, 30 GSA members)
Topics
February Calendar Overview
1st Sunday: Meet & Greet with K.C. Jain on health, yoga, meditation
2nd Sunday: Documentary series + book reading
3rd Sunday: YES workshop (45 min) by Lena Arsha on passion, purpose, play
4th Sunday: Extended book reading session
Weekly: JDS reading sessions (Fridays 2pm, 45 min) for 40 weeks
Monthly: Arthur Foot Academy offline session
New Initiatives
Customised learning programs for schools (e.g. Arthur Foot Academy, JDS)
Transition to Google Meet for My Good School sessions
Interns focusing on the joy of learning rather than social media posts
Happiness survey implementation at Arthur Foot Academy (every 6 months)
Digital Platforms & Resources
WhatsApp communities/groups for different programs
Blogs: happyteacher.in Joy of Learning Diaries
Website: www.MyGoodSchool.in with program info, book lists
YouTube channel & podcast (Learning Forward) with 6000+ subscribers
Teacher Development Focus
Reading and reflection emphasised over direct "values" lessons
Arthur Foot Academy: Teachers creating visual representations of reflections
Technology integration: Basic computer skills, plans for AI introduction
Student Engagement
Positive feedback on English-speaking initiatives
Increased lab access for students (e.g. Sunbeam School: 15 workstations/school)
Young students (8-10 years old) participating in sessions, sharing experiences
Next Steps
Close retreat sign-ups by January 31
Implement a happiness survey at Arthur Foot Academy
Create a list of teacher volunteers for the Sunday School reading
Establish minimum post requirements for intern certification (1 post/month)
Share the happiness survey format with Minakshi for implementation
Continue encouraging teacher reflections and original content creation
GSA Impact Team Monthly Meeting
January 25, 2025
AI supported the draft; please forgive any errors and oversight.
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