Dhriti Malhotra, Principal
Manav Rachna International School, Gurgaon
Education has now moved from a content driven system to a concept and skills driven one, thus there is need of consistent pedagogical changes

Pedagogy – We ensure that imparting knowledge is interdisciplinary, practical and technology integrated enabling the child to correlate classroom teaching practices with everyday life. Focus is on catering to multiple intelligences that are there in the class and teach them through their way of learning.
Infrastructure – We extensively use technology in our classrooms. We boast of a futuristic Robotics lab, fine arts studio, special education needs room, resource room and open air theatre among others.
Teachers’ Training – Apart from regular CBSE workshops, we conduct professional development courses on innovative and effective teaching strategies, using multiple intelligences, interactive board, dealing with special problems and special children.
Technology – We have smart classrooms with interactive boards and plasma. The Robotics curriculum too is STEM based. We are working toward becoming a paperless school by creating a public portal.
Sports – Our sports academy offers indoor sports like shooting, chess, carom, gymnastics, table tennis and outdoor sports like swimming, horse riding, taekwondo, skating, football, tennis and basketball. We also provide specialised coaching in cricket, table tennis and shooting.

ICT fosters inventiveness, open mindedness and creativity

Pedagogy: The traditional way of teaching through chalk & talk and the students being mere spectators or rather silent listeners, has been challenged and changed with some serious pedagogical changes in our school. We have brought in Learning Advancements like – e-learning, online testing and Hands on learning.

Infrastructure: Our focus is on the continuous improvement of the facilities available for students & Parents comfort. We have eLearning supplies like projector, science lab etc as infrastructure.

Teachers’ Training: We make sure in conducting learning opportunity sessions by inviting industry experts to talk to the teachers.

Technology: Foster inventiveness, open mindedness, creativity and collaborative problem solving

Sports: We provide regular physical training classes and also make sure that our students participate in their favorite sports at district or state level competitions and others.

ICT has opened up a whole new world of knowledge to the students.

Pedagogy: The inclusion of ICT, collaborative projectbased learning, international dimension in the day to day curriculum, industrial visits for hands on training, group learning to facilitate integration of knowledge has all become a part of our Pedagogy.

Infrastructure: We have developed rain water harvesting facilities, a kitchen garden, a ramp for the physically handicapped, cemented court for basketball, medical room, auditorium, swimming pool, several labs and CCTV cameras to monitor student activity and discipline.

Teachers’ Training: We have had special lecture and leadership training programme in association with the South Nova University. Our teachers go through proper counseling session by Counselors to identify the dyslexic students and help them in whichever way they can.

Technology: ICT has helped in engaging students in the classroom. It has made the learning process interesting and fun filled for the students.

Sports: We envisage seeing our students participate in national and international tournaments. A battery test is conducted for every student to identify their potential as winners. International coaches are invited for training sessions, like a junior NBA coach to train the basketball team.

Anil Sharma, Principal
Birla Vidyamandir, Nainital

Sports are of cardinal importance in students’ life as it ensures that the energy of the growing adolescents is released in a creative manner

Pedagogy – Our emphasis has been not in confining the teaching to the classroom but to take it beyond the four walls. Working models, projects and practical learning are an integral part of the teaching-learning process.

Infrastructure – We have added new classrooms for senior students, built new labs and a dining hall among others. Teachers’ Training – Besides collective sessions conducted by the resource persons both from India and abroad, we have been sending teachers for workshops and seminars on various issues.

Technology – ICT has given an opportunity to the teachers to be more innovative and not to remain at what may better be termed as pedagogical template. It has been instrumental in making learning an ever refreshing experience.

Sports – We are equipped with a wide range of outdoor diversions.

Adilakshmi Chintalapati,Principal
Oakridge International School,Bachupally

Parents want to see their children better prepared for the times ahead

Pedagogy – Concept based inquiry learning is the heart of pedagogy at the school. Students are encouraged to learn through experience and discovery.
Infrastructure – Our school has a welldesigned campus with state of the art facilities. Children enjoy a clean, safe and stimulating environment that facilitates holistic development and growth.
Teachers’ Training – RWe have mandated the number of training hours in a week. There are face to face, online or video conferences. Teachers are trained in curriculum delivery, soft skills and domain knowledge.
Technology – ICT is used for planning, teaching and assessing. All the classrooms are equipped with smart boards that teachers use effectively for making learning interesting and engaging for the students.
Sports – Physical education and sports are an integral part of the curriculum. The well designed sports programme is delivered by trained faculty thorough excellent infrastructure.

Today a teacher has to be a learner herself, be more approachable and emotionally connected with the children.

Pedagogy – Ours’ is a project-based learning in which children work on a topic and finally the projects culminate in presentations.

Infrastructure – The school boasts of well developed sports facilities as well as facilities for art, music as well as reading.

Teachers’ Training – We have created self-learning modules and have effectively used Video conferencing to connect our 14 odd campuses across India. Each member at school is a life-long learner – even our parents take part in workshops, adventure activities and out bounds

Technology – From Grade 4 onwards each child carries a personal educational tablet along with the textbooks and notebooks that has subject content, special notes, worksheets and tests. We have implemented a completely safe internet environment. We also use high- speed Video conferencing facility to connect with our sister schools and teacher training that happens at a pan- India level.

Sports – Sports programme at Indus firmly revolves around skill development. Once the children pick up a sport of their choice then the sport specific training would help them move ahead.