Creativity and Design Thinking – Build an Inclusive Classroom
8, 9 & 11
January 2022
Humanities & Social Sciences
21 Days
About Project
Let’s do a quick exercise. Imagine you are in your school’s classroom. Look around. Notice the blackboard, noticeboards, windows, tables and chairs. Do the windows have curtains? Are there plants? Is there a smartboard? Are all students from the front to back able to hear the teacher? Are the chairs comfortable enough? Does the current seating style help to create projects together? These are few of the many questions that aid in creating an inclusive classroom. Until age 18, we spend most of our waking hours in a classroom. Within these four walls we are taught everything. From mysteries of the universe, to our glorious past, cultures of different people and so much more. This room will quietly watch us grow into capable individuals ready to do great things. But is this classroom environment designed for learning? An inclusive classroom is designed to welcome all types of learners, lends itself to differentiated instruction and sets the stage for student success. An inclusive classroom isn’t designed just for average students. It’s designed to be universally accommodating for any student. So let’s put on our creative thinking hats and create the best environment. Let’s get started. Good luck!
Expert Profile
Arun Jain is the Chairman and Managing Director of Intellect Design Arena Limited, a leading financial technology company. He previously founded Polaris Software Lab, which later evolved into Polaris Consulting & Services Ltd., acquired by Virtusa in 2016.
Arun Jain’s career began with the establishment of Nucleus Software Workshop in 1986. His entrepreneurial journey continued with Polaris, growing from an initial capital of $250 to a global IT firm.
Beyond business, he founded the Ullas Trust in 1997 to mentor and support students from economically challenged backgrounds. He has received multiple honors, including the CII Lifetime Achievement Award and the Visionary of India Award.
Arun Jain holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.