Project Name: Application of new methodology in Chicago Pathshala teaching
Your Name: Pradip Shah
Tel: 630-369-8771
Email: pradip1@sbcglobal.net
Team Members: Hema Pokharna
Nick
Chicago Pathshala teachers/students
1. What Vision2020 Gap are you filling?
Education
2. What problem are you solving?
Lack of education interest of Jainism in pathshala in some students. Pathshala attendance is not consistent and can be improved.
3. Why are you solving it?
Need for improved interest in Jain studies and involvement of students in Pathshala. Need to retain pathshala students.
4. What is your solution?
Application of new methodology of intervention for pathshala students.
5. Who is your target audience? Where is it applicable?
Pathshala students, teachers, and diverse Jain stake holders.
6. Has a related problem been solved? Where? By Who? Can you partner with someone?
Not yet.
7. Resources Needed
nPeople / Volunteers:
Pathshala classroom at temple.
nConsultants / Suppliers / Services: (Example: Web, publishing, brochure, etc.)
Not needed.
nFinancial: How much $ you will require
If teachers’ training is needed, to setup a training conference maybe $1000-$3000 would be needed. This can be easily acquired by sponsorship or donations.
8. What type of talent do you need? Do you have the right team? Are you the right leader?
Talent: Organization development consulting experience
Yes, I am the right leader.
9. How will you create awareness and promote the project?
Project is approved by Education leader, Mukesh Doshi, in Chicago Pathshala.
10. How will get the funding?
If needed, it will be fund-raised.
11. What are the first 100 day, 200 day, 300 day milestones? How will the product be sustained?
100 days – This project requires quantative and qualitative interviews.
200 days – We have a new methodology implemented. Curriculum revision in Pathshala.
Kellogg Leadership Conference Peer Comments
| Our kids are our future, anything that helps them maintain the values |
| Very important project to make Pathshala more relevant, keep the future growth of our community strong |
| Absolute must |
| Good, more coordination |
| I am part of the process and design, needs trust, harmony, communication at foundation level; clarity of purpose |
| Pathshala welcome anytime |
| Involve JAINA executives, they have excellent resources |
| Coordinate with rural center and online classroom |
| Must do this, collaborate with Pravin Shah and others |
| A MUST: connect with on-line classroom |
| Desperately needed to keep Jain youth engaged and interested; Will need to go through several iterations, can be sped up if tested frequently |
| The problem is there! A solution is needed quickly. Can we design a whole workbook that makes the Pathshala experience better? |
| Excellent idea; Identify parents and develop plans to reach them |
| A change is needed; Likely resistance, that Jain Center would put across the idea |
| Changing with times; Fear of project continuity for future |
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| Fills a gap for future generations |
| Offer new methodology of improving Pathshala; Make sure to bring many stakeholders |
| Expand on Pathshala using the internet |
| Crucial to keeping the traditional alive in the next generation; Diversity of teaching style and curricula |
| We need good and credible Pathshala program; Involve other centers at suitable time |
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