Haryana education minister Mahipal Dhanda on Wednesday launched a 'stumble lab' initiative in Kaithal to promote curiosity, confidence and experiential learning among government school students. The project, conceptualised by deputy commissioner Aparajita, was inaugurated at a government girls senior secondary school in Pundri.
Objective of the Stumble Lab
The initiative aims to help students overcome fear of failure and move beyond rote learning through activity-based methods. It encourages independent thinking, mental resilience and creative problem-solving, said an official. The official added the pilot phase has shown encouraging results.
Expansion Plans
Dhanda said such innovations strengthen both academic foundations and overall development. He added a plan would be prepared to expand the project across the state so that more students can benefit. He linked the initiative to the broader goal of strengthening foundational education and urged students to adopt a positive approach towards learning from mistakes.
Key Features
Explaining the concept, Aparajita said the programme focuses on practical exercises such as simple experiments, estimation tasks and activities to improve mental agility. A "curiosity index" will also be introduced to track student engagement. She said the project has been implemented using existing resources, without additional financial burden. The focus will be on participation, with no penalties for wrong answers or rewards for high output, to create a safe learning environment.
Teacher Training and Feedback
District education officer Subhash Kumar said teachers have been trained for implementation, and feedback is being collected to refine the programme. The initiative is part of broader efforts to improve educational outcomes in Haryana's government schools.
