Children's Research University

Introduction

The Centre of Toy Science aims to fulfil the university's objectives by using toys to enhance children's skills, language and knowledge. It envisions a world where children play, build toys and learn scientific principles through fun. The centre promotes children's scientific perspective, critical thinking, creativity and skills while embracing the best of Indian culture through toys. Collaborative learning and joyful assessment for children and teachers are emphasized. The centre embraces a learning culture by bringing researchers, teachers, children and toy manufacturers together under one roof.

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Objectives

To develop imagination and creativity in children through play with joyful learning.
To aware children, parents, teachers and manufacturers about the constructive use of Indian toys in context of the greatness of Indian culture.
To develop a toy-based pedagogy and learning methodology.
To research the impact of toy-based learning on children's physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and moral development.
To collaborate with national and international apex bodies in the field of toy research.
To organize workshops, seminars and programs to create awareness among teachers, parents and consumers about the educational benefits of toys.
To advocate the recognition and integration of toy-based learning approaches into educational policies and frameworks.
To Develop and Cultivate interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and Mathematics) subjects by using toys as educational tools.
To establish a toy library, Laboratory and museum.

Functions

Curriculum Development: Develop courses for teachers, children, parents and producers in the context of toy-based education.
Educational Resource Building: Creating educational resources, activity guides, and teaching materials to help teachers implement toy- based learning in their classrooms.
Organizing workshops and seminars: Conduct training programs and workshops to equip teachers and students with toy-based professional development and pedagogical techniques.
Collaboration for research and development of toys / play of pedagogy: Collaborate with schools, educational institutions and educational policymakers for conducting research in the play / toys and integrate toy-based learning approachesinto existing educational systems for their implementation.
Outreach and Community Engagement: Engage with parents, families and the community through workshops, events and educational campaigns to raise awareness of the benefits of toy-based learning and encourage its adoption in both formal and informal learning settings.

Centre of Toy Science

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Dr. Nimish H. Vasoya

Director, Centre of Toy Science Children's University, Gandhinagar

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