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We therefore in currently implied meaning. Examples of need an projects completed, in hand or in the wait information list are shown elsewhere. system that The second important activity is to develop starts with training material, both text and teaching the needs aids. We understand best when we try to and facts simplify and teach someone else. The of the rural students should try to (a) identify what the scene, and applications of their learning are, in a poses different real life situation, (b) explain the technical concept and application method in a simple questions language without using technical jargon, (c) that need and demonstrate either the application or to be solved. the principle, by doing. This will reinforce their own learning and at the same time also generate new methods of teaching for lower levels of the same subject. The technical staff/students should also serve as an easily accessible, low cost, technical consultancy group for the rural area. This does happen already in some cases, but is to be formalised and encouraged. This will have a particularly significant role in the use and applications of computers and generally in the conversion of a felt need into a technical project. With the above activities implemented, the staff of the Community Polytechnics set apart for the rural development work, will act as the transfer agents or facilitators for the link between the above three activities and the work in the rural areas, particularly the school instruction and services through the school. Their role will be in arranging the training of multiskilled instructors for the school, overseeing the linkages created, acting as a channel of information and a resource group. < Rural Development Through Education System 57
