Kotak Education Foundation Introduces Path breaking Communicative English Future Readiness Program for Teachers
Mumbai: Kotak Education Foundation (KEF), – the CSR implementing agency of Kotak Mahindra Group, has launched its path breaking Communicative English Future Ready (CE-FR) Digitised Content for middle school children from regional/vernacular schools in 4 states: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh & Goa through a learning management system platform called – ‘One KEF’ available on all android platforms. The CEFR content is accessible to all teachers across these states through a fully digitized model, ensuring standardization and enhanced accessibility. By incorporating teacher training, the program aims to equip educators with the necessary skills to use digital tools, other resources and content in a way that maximizes learning outcomes for their students.
Communicative English skills are important for students to succeed in today’s globalized world. However, students from vernacular medium schools often face significant challenges in mastering speaking in English. To address this, Kotak Education Foundation (KEF) presents the Communicative English – Future Readiness Program which is specifically designed for middle-school students. Our program is targeted towards students who may have limited exposure to the English language.
Ms. Jayasree Ramesh, Director, Education & Scholarships, Kotak Education Foundation said, “Our digitised Communicative English program is a passport to global opportunities. More than just language learning, this program empowers learners with 21st-century skills, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and global citizenship. By embedding Financial and Digital literacy this is truly a Future-ready program”.
The CE-FR Digitized Content, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) and incorporating 21st-century skills, fosters socio-emotional learning through engaging activities and interactive experiences that promote critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration. This digitized content offers numerous advantages, including accessibility, flexibility, interactivity, and customization, making the learning process more enjoyable, effective, and accessible to a wider range of learners, regardless of their location, background, or learning style.