With the ever changing world dynamics, there is a big demand for high quality education, which is provided to our students at Shri Ram Centennial School, Dehradun. Parents want to be confident that their child is receiving good education, as this would prepare them for their future education. The skills and knowledge they learn in school are very valuable and puts them in good stead for future experiences.
Pedagogy for the Primary School followed at SRCS focuses on the method and practices in teaching the children, the approach towards teaching styles, and relates to the different theories used, how feedback is provided as well as the assessments that are set.
Our teaching approach encourages curiosity, confidence and meaningful learning experiences for every child.
The innovative curriculum for the Primary School at Shri Ram Centennial School is to bring about the objective of reinforcing concepts, ideas, skills and activities at this early stage, not only from the teachers' varied points of view but also for the parents to comprehend what is being done in the classroom.
The main thrust of our curriculum is based on innovative and creative activities in and outside the classroom.
The biggest challenge any teacher faces is capturing the students' attention and putting across ideas in such a way that it stays with them long after they have left the classroom. Teachers at Shri Ram Centennial School, Dehradun, reinvent teaching methods and make their classes interesting. We keep on introducing new ideas to benefit our children.
Listed below are some of the strategies we follow at Shri Ram Centennial School.
Taking the help of creative tools to stimulate creativity in our students. We include playful games or visual exercises that excite the young minds and capture their interest.
We incorporate e-learning in our sessions with PowerPoint presentations, pictorial materials and audio-visual tools that help their imagination thrive and grow.
These sessions are a great way to get the creative ideas flowing with multiple brains focusing on a single idea, which involves everyone in discussion.
Some lessons are best learnt when they are taught outside the classroom in the lap of nature. Children find it fresh and exciting.
Teaching through role play, story dramatization, dance, music, and rhymes is a great way to make children step out of their comfort zone.
Our methodology of assessments for the Primary School involves working with a range of available evidences throughout the process of various activities that enables the teacher to check the child's performance and to keep a check on their own progress.
Subjects like English, Hindi, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Computer Education, General Knowledge and French are taught on a regular basis.
comprising of Class Tests, Saturday Tests and Unit Tests
comprising of Half Yearly Exams and Final Exams
Our approach brings together curriculum, pedagogy and assessment to ensure that every learning experience is purposeful, meaningful and centred around the learner.
The required knowledge, understanding and skills.
The approaches that help teaching and learning to take place.
The process of finding out what learners have learned.
What is taught should be learning-objective led, not activity-led.
What is taught should be learning-objective led not activity-led
Assessment focuses on the content of the curriculum
Assessment reports indicate what should be retaught
At the Sunbeam Preschool, we are thrilled to introduce a nurturing environment that embraces the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. This innovative approach celebrates children's rights and potential, recognizing them as active participants in their learning journey.
The Reggio Emilia approach values children as knowledge bearers who are encouraged to express their thoughts and ideas freely. Our preschool adopts this philosophy to create a dynamic and interactive learning space where children and educators learn together. We believe in the importance of understanding how children develop their skills through exploration and inquiry.
Sunbeam Preschool incorporates Reggio Emilia inspired activities that focus on hands-on learning and relationship-building. Our curriculum is grounded in principles of respect, responsibility, and community, achieved through exploration, discovery, and play.
Some of the activities explored at Sunbeam are:
Role-Play Materials: Children engage in imaginative play, dramatizing situations and exploring different roles.
Constructive Play: A dedicated area for building and problem-solving helps develop spatial awareness and motor skills.
Creative Arts: We provide a variety of art materials to stimulate creativity and expose children to diverse artistic experiences.
Sensory Play: Activities such as sensory playdough exploration enhance sensory development through textures, colours, and scents.
Physical Activities: Our innovative program encourages a love for physical activity through dance, yoga, and sports, promoting motor skills and coordination.
At Sunbeam, we place a strong emphasis on the arts, encouraging children to explore different forms of artistic expression. While academics are important, our approach balances learning with play, ensuring that children enjoy their educational experience while building essential skills.