How is SBI Kidovators Challenge
disrupting Education in India?
1st Round tests our kids on aptitude,
general knowledge, real-life applicability
of concepts and verbal skills.
The 2nd round of Kidovators it brings forth
the viewpoint of 8 - 14 year olds towards
real problems and issues.
Students are given the role of ‘Head of
Nations/Organization’ and given a global
problem to solve. This is a ‘Round Table
Conference’.
The moderator as well as other leaders
can counter question a leaders.
Following this, students are tested on the
critical & rational thinking ability through 4
cases where they have to come up with the
most optimized solution for their
nation/organization.
How has this Challenge proved us right and initiated the process of building leaders of future? How has this
challenge stepped a notch ahead of existing ventures focusing on academia while we touch the pressing issue
of preparing our kids for a strong future?
When we asked, “How do you make sure that your
government (of a struggling economy) fills its
treasury?”, the following were the responses of 8
year olds:
Gabriel: Increase the taxes on rich people and use
this money to feed the poor.
Tejas: They can give out the resources of the
country in exchange for money.
Pahal: Improve tourism so that more people come to
the country and spend money here.
Samarth Bansal, class 6 finalist who was the Head of State of
Iran on being asked about potable water crisis in Iran, said,
“It is very important to desalinate the water that is one of the
main ways for a water source. Underground pipelines are
needed in order to make water available to people”.
Krina, class 7 finalist who was the Head of State of Saudi
Arabia talking about Women’s Rights, said, “Even if we give
all the rights and freedom to a woman, they will still be bound
because they lack the support of the society and family. First
we have to change the perspective of the people around us,
then everything else can happen.” According to her, this is
the first step to take.
Yash Bansal, class 7 finalist who was also speaking on
Women’s Rights, “Women are treated like merchandise.
Women are treated like properties. It’s tribal culture and
should be stopped for us to get ahead in changing.”
“The challenge has improved my confidence level to present in
front of a huge audience. Earlier, I used to get nervous and
could not deliver properly.”, says Aadi Agarwal (Class 4)
“It has helped me think outside the box more often”,
says Vignesh Kumar.
”Yes, surely my child has improved a lot in his thinking
capability and speaking skills at such level because of so
much research done on the topic assigned”, says father
of Moksh Shukla (Class 8)
We leave you with a thought to evaluate the success of this challenge in 2013 and its probable impact in
years to come!
Kidovators Website
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How to Participate?
Gyan Lab Website