Educational Research, Training, and Development Unit (ERTDU)
A Journey to Excellence
In the verdant expanse of Mathakondapalli Model School (MMS), Hosur, where education transcends textbooks and enters the realm of transformative practice, the Educational Research, Training, and Development Unit (ERTDU)of Mathakondapalli Model School, stands as the intellectual heartbeat of the institution. MMS’s OUTREACH UNIT started in the year 2000 renamed in 2018 as EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT UNIT AS part of MMS’s strategic vision to become a self-sustaining hub of pedagogical innovation, the ERTDU has, in just seven years, evolved into a nationally recognized centre for teacher empowerment, curriculum evolution, and evidence-based educational reform. This is not merely a department—it is a movement, a living laboratory where theory meets practice, and excellence becomes a shared legacy.
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Genesis: From Vision to Reality
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Core Pillars of Excellence
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Milestones That Define the Journey
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A Legacy in Motion
ERTDU
Genesis: From Vision to Reality
The ERTDU was born from a simple yet profound realization: Great schools are built by great teachers, and great teachers are forged through continuous, research-driven professional growth. In 2018, under the leadership of Mr. Lei Brouns and Mr. Meru, the present secretary and with seed funding from the Rural Institute for Community Education (RICE), the Unit was established with a dual mandate—to research innovative teaching methodologies and to train faculty in their effective implementation. The founding team—comprising senior educators, child psychologists, and curriculum specialists—set an ambitious goal: to make MMS a model of 21st-century pedagogy while staying rooted in its 26-year tradition of child-centric education. The Unit began small, with in-house workshops on project-based learning and formative assessment, but its impact was immediate. Within the first year, teacher retention improved by 18%, and student engagement scores rose significantly, as reported in internal audits.
1. Research & Innovation Lab
the Unit conducts longitudinal studies on learning outcomes, cognitive development, and the efficacy of integrated curricula. Recent projects include:
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2. Teacher Training Academy
Every MMS educator undergoes minimum 60 hours of certified training annually—a mandate unmatched in most regional CBSE schools. Programmes include:
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3. Curriculum Development
The ERTDU leads the design of MMS’s proprietary skill-embedded curriculum, ensuring alignment with NEP 2020 and CBSE mandates while preserving local relevance. Highlights:
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4. Knowledge Dissemination & Outreach
The Unit positions MMS as a thought leader in regional education:
Read More- 2019: First cohort of 45 teachers completes Google Educator Level 1 certification under ERTDU guidance.
- 2021: ERTDU wins CBSE Best Practices Award for “Innovative Teacher Development Model.”
- 2023: Launches AI in Assessment Pilot—reduces grading time by 70% while improving feedback quality.
- 2024: Partners with IIT Madras Pravartak to train 30 MMS teachers in IoT and Embedded Systems for the Automobile Lab.
- 2025: Publishes Child-Centric STEM: A Rural Indian Model—a white paper cited in three national education journals.
