Habitat Learning Centre
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| HLC's Computer Classes |
The Habitat Learning Centre (HLC) was started in 2002 by the India Habitat Centre (IHC) to help students who can’t afford to learn the IT course. In their early start, they introduced short term courses that ran for a duration of 1 week, from which they received a positive response and decided to extend them into a 3 months course. With the passage of time, HLC started extending its roots by partnering with NGOs working in different areas of Delhi, to help those students who can’t come to HLC.
The HLC offers three courses that run for different time periods. The
courses offered are Basic Computer Course for three months, Advanced Computer
Course (ADCC) for eight months and Skill Development Course (SDC) for eight
months which are given in four streams Basics of Accounting Principles, Basics
of Content Management System, Basics of Hardware & Networking and Basics of
Visual Documentation. HLC also provides certificates to students, after
the completion of their course. During the courses, they also focus on
personality development wherein which they teach the student English to help
them improve their vocabulary, spoken English, Communication etc. Students are also
encouraged to participate in physical activities like Table Tennis, Badminton
etc. HLC is focusing on the overall development of a child to make it possible
for them to get through their endeavours in life.
Students also get an opportunity to learn more about the professional
aspect, as they are given an in house internship at IHC in various fields like –
Visual Documentation, Website developer, Video editor, Data Entry Operators etc.
Every year HLC celebrates its Annual day. The sole responsibility of
organizing this event is given to the students, through which they acquire knowledge
and experience. The various aspects like planning, execution, performances,
decoration, invitation, refreshment etc are all tasks that help them learn
qualities like co-operation, patience, making the right choice and teamwork.
It showcases the imagination, skills and views of the students which is a
healthy activity for them.
The students like it a lot to interact with students from different backgrounds and NGOs. They learn from each other and make new friends. Most of the students have a dream to take admission in HLC. Students take admission in Manzil to take admission in HLC as HLC does not take direct admissions. They take admission from only partner NGO’s. Manzil has been sending its students to HLC since 2002. We nominate 15-20 students every time when admissions are available at HLC. Around 253 MANZIL students have learnt various courses at HLC so far.
We are very happy to say that our students perform well in academic in
HLC and like the HLC classes. After the completion of their courses the
students also get a chance to do an internship at HLC. One of our students,
Vijay, is working there as a BVD Teaching Assistant. Similar to these some
members like Vandana, who learnt website designing at HLC, is now managing Manzil’s
main website. Gaurav Naag, a Manzil student, learnt website designing at HLC
and is currently teaching the students at Manzil the same. Vijay Rawat (dancer
cum choreographer) always gets opportunities to choreograph at HLC’s annual day
every year, since he has done his BVD course there.
I, Anil Kumar, Computer coordinator of Manzil, remember when I used to
go to HLC in 2002 with the first batch of Manzil students where they were
taught by Nalini Ma’am. The time that we spent there was very educational and
innovative. The students enjoyed their time there and wanted to become a part
of HLC.
We have received some feedback from our current and previous batch students
and are very happy to share them here:-
The students view: - HLC teachers are very knowledgeable and professional in
their way of teaching; they are very helpful and teach in a way that is easily
understood by the students. The students like Shusant Sir, as he is very
funny and makes every child comfortable to express their thoughts and makes learning
fun. He always shares his life experiences with all of us that helps us learn
about the ways of life. He also gives Chocolates to students when they perform
well in class.
Rekha Ma’am is also very
good and always comes prepared with fun facts for the class. She always brings
information on topics inquired by the students regarding different professions
and explains it to the students in the best way possible. As Rekha ma'am is an English
teacher, she makes English fun for every student. She also prepared a musical play
on the farewell which students liked the most.
Enoch Sir is a highly
experienced person and an all-rounder in HLC. Students feel very comfortable with
him. He is very frank with the students and they can ask any question as many
times as they want to him. He is the head of Course In-Charge and Visual
documentation course at HLC. Students also got an opportunity to shoot a movie
in Connaught place with the help of Sir.
Vijay sir is a teacher
of Visual documentation. Students like his style of teaching. He does not only
teach Visual documentation but also teaches how to manage life efficiently.
When students used to get stuck somewhere and asked him for help, he always
encouraged the students to try and solve the problem themselves first. Most of
the time, the problem used to get solved automatically because of the constant
efforts by the students. He believes in punctuality and always comes on time in
the class.
We want to thank HLC, for providing our students with this great opportunity.
HLC is playing a crucial role to shape a better and brighter future for our
students. HLC has inspired many people through their efforts and their work. We
hence salute the spirit of HLC and wish them the best of luck to keep inspiring
people and change their lives.
We would like to thank people who are running HLC successfully and
constantly making effort for students’ growth. Thank you very much:
Sunit Tondon sir, Director of IHC
Geeta Ma'am, HLC Advisor
Qamar Raza Ma’am, HLC in-charge
Enoch sir, Course In-Charge
Pankaj Sir, IHC IT In-charge
Written by Anil Kumar, Computer Coordinator, Manzil
Edited by Saket, Volunteer, Manzil
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