Shiksha — Education Resources
About Shiksha
Shiksha (Hindi: शिक्षा — learning, education) is the knowledge and curriculum resource centre of the SPC Initiative. This section of the wiki collects, organises, and shares all educational materials developed by and for the project.
The Shiksha library is freely available to all participating institutions and is designed to grow through contributions from teachers, students, and community partners.
Curriculum Modules
Module 1: What is Fair Trade?
| Level: Classes 6–8 | Duration: 2 sessions (90 minutes total) |
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An introductory exploration of fair trade principles, using stories, images, and simple case studies.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define fair trade in own words
- Identify examples of fair and unfair trade in everyday products
- Explain why fair trade matters for farmers and workers
Materials: Download links — add your materials here
Module 2: The Journey of a Product
| Level: Classes 7–10 | Duration: 3 sessions (135 minutes total) |
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Students trace the journey of a chosen product (tea, chocolate, cotton, coffee) from production to consumption, identifying decision points where trade practices affect livelihoods.
Learning Outcomes:
- Map a complete supply chain for a chosen product
- Identify at least three points where trade practices affect producers
- Evaluate the role of certification standards
Materials: Add materials here
Module 3: Fairtrade in India
| Level: Classes 9–12 | Duration: 4 sessions |
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A deeper dive into India-specific contexts: tea, cotton, spices, handicrafts, and coffee. Case studies from Indian producer communities.
Materials: Add materials here
Module 4: Campus as Laboratory
| Level: University / Senior School | Duration: Semester project |
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Students conduct a real audit of their campus's supply chains and procurement practices, producing actionable recommendations.
Materials: Add methodology guide here
Module 5: Co-operatives and Collective Action
| Level: Classes 10–12 and University | Duration: 3 sessions |
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Understanding the role of cooperatives in building fair supply chains. Connecting to India's rich cooperative tradition.
Materials: Add materials here
Teacher Resources
Facilitator Guides
| Resource | Level | Format |
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| Fair Trade Facilitator Guide | All | |
| Supply Chain Mapping Toolkit | Secondary+ | PDF + Excel |
| Fairtrade Campus Audit Manual | University | |
| Student Action Planning Template | All | Word |
Add download links as materials are developed
Professional Development
The project offers teacher training workshops at the beginning of each academic year. Topics covered:
- Understanding Fairtrade certification and standards
- Integrating Fairtrade into existing curricula (Science, Social Studies, Business, Languages)
- Facilitating sensitive discussions about inequality
- Connecting classroom learning to real-world action
Contact sudarshan.naidu@snu.edu.in to register for the next training cohort.
Student Resources
The Fair Trade Toolkit for Students
A student-friendly guide covering:
- What is fair trade and why does it matter?
- How to read a Fairtrade label
- How to start a Fairtrade campaign at your school
- How to audit your school canteen
- How to interview a local producer
- How to tell the story of fair trade through art, writing, and media
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Research Methods Guide
For students conducting supply chain research, consumer surveys, or community interviews:
- Interview protocol templates
- Survey design guides
- Data analysis worksheets
- Ethical research principles
Policy Templates
For schools and universities developing their Fairtrade policies:
- Fairtrade School Policy Template — [Add link]
- Fairtrade University Policy Template — [Add link]
- Procurement Policy Addendum — [Add link]
- Canteen and Dining Policy Template — [Add link]
Fairtrade India Schools Programme
The project is formally affiliated with the Fairtrade India Schools programme. Resources from this programme include:
- Official designation criteria and checklists
- Fairtrade product directory for India
- Global Fairtrade Schools network access
- Official designation certificate and branding
For access to Fairtrade India Schools resources, contact the project office.
Contribute to Shiksha
This resource library grows through contributions from everyone in the network. You can contribute:
- Lesson plans you have developed and tested
- Student work (with permission) that demonstrates excellent Fairtrade learning
- Community stories documenting local fair trade practices
- Research findings from campus projects
- Policy documents adopted by your institution
To contribute, edit this page or contact the project team.
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