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Preparing Students for “Livelihood at the Age of 18”

How PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam, Is Modelling AI-Driven Experiential Learning
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping careers faster than curricula can change, schools that move beyond theory and examinations stand out as true exemplars. PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam is emerging as one such institution—demonstrating how AI education, when combined with experiential learning, can meaningfully prepare students for “Livelihood at the Age of 18.”

From AI as a Subject to AI as a Skill
With nearly 200 students across four divisions of Class 9, PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam has already embedded Artificial Intelligence as a subject in alignment with the CBSE syllabus (Code 417). While this ensures conceptual grounding, the school clearly recognises a deeper educational need:

True AI readiness comes not from learning definitions, but from applying AI to real-world problems.
To bridge this gap, the school has adopted a project-based, experiential learning approach using StemClass.

Leadership, Planning, and Institutional Support
This initiative is led academically by Jeyalekashmi Teacher, a certified STEAM Ambassador, who has been teaching AI across all four divisions of Class 9. After completing the theory components of the curriculum, she envisioned a structured pathway for students to experience AI in action through hands-on projects.

The programme is organised and coordinated within the school by Sureshkumar Sir, the ATL In-charge, ensuring seamless ex*****on, student participation, and alignment with the school’s innovation ecosystem.

The initiative has also received strong institutional backing from Sunil Kumar Sir, the Principal, whose encouragement has enabled the school to move confidently toward experiential, outcome-based learning in the Age of AI.

Introducing Students to the Purpose of AI Learning
During the programme launch, Dr Aneeshkumar B, Head – Learning & Development, STEAMCUBE, addressed the students and introduced the core objective of the initiative—to help learners understand why AI matters, how it is applied in real contexts, and what skills they must develop to stay relevant in the future workforce.

This interaction played a crucial role in setting the right mindset, positioning AI projects not as academic tasks but as preparatory experiences for future careers.

Experiential Learning Through the AI Project Cycle
Using StemClass, students are not merely completing assignments—they are practising the AI Project Cycle end-to-end, including:

Project Scoping – identifying real-world problems relevant to their surroundings
Data Acquisition – understanding data sources, ethics, and bias
Data Exploration – analysing patterns and insights
Modelling – building simple AI logic and models
Evaluation – reflecting on outcomes, limitations, and improvements

Each student project becomes a learning journey, not a one-time submission.

This approach transforms AI from an abstract subject into a practical capability.

Why This Matters for “Livelihood at the Age of 18”
The phrase “Livelihood at the Age of 18” represents a future where students leave school not only with certificates but with demonstrable skills. Experiential AI learning directly supports this goal in several ways:

1. Skill over Syllabus
Students learn problem-solving, data thinking, logical reasoning, collaboration, and communication—skills that are transferable across careers.

2. Early Career Readiness
By Class 9, students begin to understand how AI is used in health, environment, education, transport, governance, and business, helping them make informed career choices.

3. Confidence to Build, Not Just Consume
Instead of being passive users of technology, students gain the confidence to build solutions, even at a basic level.

4. Evidence-Based Learning
Each completed project becomes verifiable evidence of competence, useful for future portfolios, internships, and innovation programs.

Measuring What Truly Matters: AI Efficacy
A unique strength of StemClass is its ability to model AI Efficacy—not just participation. By 28 February, the school will have clear visibility on:

How many students successfully completed the AI Project Cycle
At which stage did students face challenges
The depth of understanding achieved through hands-on practice

This data-driven insight benefits:

Students, through targeted feedback
Teachers, through reflective pedagogy
School leadership, through measurable outcomes

A Replicable Model for Indian Schools
What PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam is demonstrating is not an experiment—it is a replicable, scalable model for schools across India:

Curriculum-aligned AI education
Teacher-led innovation
Leadership-backed implementation
Platform-enabled experiential learning
Outcome-focused evaluation

Together, these elements define what it means to be an exemplar school in the Age of AI.

Conclusion
As industries evolve and traditional career pathways shift, schools must prepare students not just to pass exams, but to navigate the future of work. By integrating AI theory with experiential, project-based learning, PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam, is taking a decisive step toward ensuring that its students are equipped for meaningful livelihoods by the age of 18.

This initiative stands as a powerful reminder: The future of education lies not in teaching more content, but in enabling deeper capability.





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The year ahead calls for more than change—it calls for clarity, capability, and responsible innovation. Together, we will continue to move beyond learning, building AI Efficacy, nurturing innovation with purpose, and preparing learners and organisations for a future that demands both excellence and ethics.

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