The Innovation, Research & Pedagogical Lab SOP by School of Educators is a forward-thinking manual designed to help schools create and sustain a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and inquiry-based learning in alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. This SOP provides a structured approach to establishing and managing Innovation Labs, Makerspaces, and research-driven projects involving students and educators.
The manual covers everything from project proposal and documentation to integration with Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL), university partnerships, and budget allocationโsupporting schools in fostering creativity, scientific temper, and 21st-century skills among learners.
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Vision & Objectives of the Innovation & Pedagogical Lab
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Steps to Establish an Innovation Lab / Makerspace
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Guidelines for Submitting and Approving Innovation Projects
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Introduction to Basic Research Methodologies for Students
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Documentation, Presentation & Showcasing of Student Projects
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Collaborations with Universities, EdTech Platforms, and Incubators
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Budget Planning & Resource Procurement Processes
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Integration with Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) โ Alignment & Extensions
This SOP is an essential guide for school leaders, ATL in-charges, innovation mentors, and educators looking to make their schools innovation-ready and research-oriented, as envisioned by NEP 2020.
Meenakshi Raghavan –
This manual is exactly what every school needs to implement NEP-aligned Innovation & Research Labs. The SOPs are extremely clear and practical, with step-by-step workflows that even new teachers can follow easily. Our school used the guidelines to set up student innovation stations, and the outcomes have been amazing.
Highly recommended for every forward-thinking school!
Samarjit Paul –
The manual beautifully integrates NEP 2020 principles with hands-on pedagogy and research-based learning. The activity formats, experiment templates, and innovation rubrics are incredibly useful. We finally have a structured way to run design-thinking and inquiry-based projects.
I strongly recommend this to principals and academic heads.