Seekhum Sikhai: The Play Initiative is an initiative that promotes and provides play-based learning as an effective support to conventional approaches of teaching in schools of Karachi, Pakistan. Proposed with Teacher’s Resource Centre as stakeholders, this project includes an online platform for resources and lesson plans. It also offers material kits, and summer workshops that aim to assist and help teachers plan a wholesome learning experience in the classroom.
Audience
Teachers, Parents, Middle Schoolers
Content
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Resource Website
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Sample Play Kit
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Workshop Material
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Introductory Animation
Team
Solo
Duration
June 2nd - July 1st, 2023 (4 weeks)
My Roles & Contributions
Researcher & Designer:
I researched on disadvantages of rote learning, along with other conventional methods and their prevalence in Karachi’s education system through surveys and interviews.
Creator & Designer:
I designed multiple resources to promote multisensory learning. I worked on product design, print design, animation and sensory design for resource kits and UX/UI design for the project website.
Tools Used
BRANDING
The meaning
The term "Seekhum Sikhai" fuses the Urdu expressions "Pakrum Pakrai" (Tag, You're It) and "Seekhna Sikhana" (learning and teaching) together. This fusion encapsulates the essence of both playful engagement and educational pursuits, giving rise to the concept of "playful learning".
Thus the branding of this project, visually translates the meaning of Seekhum Sikhai with the use of dynamic color combinations and relevant iconography.
English Logotype
Urdu Logotype
Banner featuring mascots holding the letters of "PLAY" in Urdu alphabet.
The display
The display features the online platform for free resources as well as a Fraction Module Kit that includes multiple activities and a play guide book. The display also sports an introductory video for the project and informative posters and forms for workshops.
PRINT DESIGN
Fraction Module Resource Kit
Fraction Cards
Multiplication Cards
Activity Sheets
Booklet
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Workshop Brochure to register for play-based workshops.
WEB DESIGN
The website
The Seekhum Sikhai website is a platform for all play-based resources for different subjects, grades and topics provided by the Teacher's Resource Center.
