Harsh Goenka Nostalgic After Kerala Schools 'Abolishes' Backbenchers: 'That Was My Permanent Seat'

Children's Malayalam film inspires circular seating in multiple Kerala schools

A Malayalam children's film "Sthanarthi Sreekuttan" has prompted several Kerala schools to adopt a circular seating model to promote equality among students. The change reflects cinema's potential to drive meaningful educational reforms.

Kerala Schools Practice ‘No Backbenchers’ Seating Inspired By Movie; Internet Asks ‘Chhupke Samosa Kaise Khayenge?’

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Harsh Goenka nostalgic after Kerala schools 'abolishes' backbenchers: 'That was my permanent seat'

Kerala schools ditch traditional rows for semi-circular seating with the teacher at the center, aiming to create an inclusive classroom and eliminate the concept of “backbenchers.”

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Kerala schools to eliminate backbenches with film-inspired seating plan

Inspired by the Malayalam film 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan', Kerala schools are adopting a seating plan that removes backbenchers by placing desks along classroom walls. First introduced at RVHSS Valakom, the model promotes equal attention and is gaining national attention