- Curriculum Based on Real-Life Needs
State level: Educational policies can ensure the syllabus focuses on practical subjects — science, mathematics, environmental studies, vocational skills — rather than only abstract or rote content.
Grassroots level: Schools can include agriculture, local crafts, and entrepreneurship skills relevant to the community’s economy.
- Emphasis on Empirical Learning
State level: Introduce hands-on laboratories, field studies, and project-based assessments instead of relying solely on written exams.
Grassroots level: Use local examples (e.g., studying the village ecosystem, measuring crops, understanding local markets) to make concepts tangible.
- Teacher Training Focused on Realism
State level: Provide teachers with professional development to use observation, experiments, and critical thinking rather than pure lecture methods.
Grassroots level: Train teachers to link classroom concepts with the learners’ everyday life.
- Education for Problem-Solving
State level: Policies can promote analytical thinking — teaching students how to think rather than what to memorize.
Grassroots level: Students can be involved in solving real community problems, such as water conservation or local waste management.
- Use of Local Resources
State level: Create frameworks that allow schools to adapt teaching materials based on their region’s needs.
Grassroots level: Instead of importing all examples from textbooks, use local tools, traditions, and geography for lessons.
- Strong Link Between Education and Workforce Needs
State level: Align curriculum with industry, agriculture, and service sector demands.
Grassroots level: Teach practical trades that give students immediate earning opportunities.
Realism helps education become practical, relevant, and grounded in the real world. At the state level, it drives policy reform and curriculum design. At the grassroots level, it ensures education connects directly to local life and livelihoods, making learning meaningful and reducing