Rashmi Singh, Principal Vibgyor High International, Lucknow
Evolving and adapting is something that India has always been practicing and the day is really not far when our Education system will be the most refined one
Pedagogy –The deliverance of the curriculum is always monitored to make the learning process effective and interesting.
Infrastructure – We have science labs, math lab, computer lab, toy room, library, ball pool room for little children to be kept entertained when they come for admission, discovery room to provide detailed information of our school and our curriculum.
Teachers’ Training – Teacher training is carried out across the year about 5 to 6 times to update them on the latest developments.
Technology – As we are connected online through usage of various software, a level of transparency is maintained.
Sports – We have laid out sports room, skating ring, basketball court, swimming pool and a gymnastic floor.
Krit Serai, Principal Satluj Public School, Panchkula
Poise and dignity of a principal, with strong moral values play a major role in shaping the lives of children
Pedagogy – We added our own technological innovations to this basket of new technological trends. Every student at Satluj undergoes a vigorous technical training period alongside academics as academics with technological aptitude leads to a child becoming a true leader these days.
Infrastructure – Infrastructure development is my passion. We have a 12-acre campus equipped with latest technological infrastructure, two multi-purpose halls and one auditorium. Our stadia has a seating capacity of more than 5000 people. Every year, new buildings and blocks are added, designed aesthetically, keeping in view greenery which coincidentally is our school colour as well.
Teachers’ Training – We conduct regular in-house CBSE teacher training seminars. Renowned educationists from CBSE mentor our teachers. We have an annual appraisal as well. Usuall, every third Saturday is kept for staff training on technology, academic developments, global trends, counseling techniques, CBSE, CCE and others.
Technology – Smart classes enabled by top education companies, such as Educomp and Extramarks have revolutionized education. Satluj is one of the pioneers of the region in this way we are the pioneers in smart classes and 3-D labs, when no one had even heard of them. Satlujians treat technology as a normal part of the academic programme. We have our own educational ERP where data on each child is recorded and shared with parents and guardians, ranging from class behavior to grades.
Sports – Satluj has the best sporting facilities of the region with a cricket pitch and practice nets, two swimming pools, a gymnasium equipped with latest facilities, horse riding, roller skating, golf and aeromodelling. We are developing an international level tennis arena in the school ground.
Harish Sanduja, Principal Sai International School, Bhubaneswar
I believe in an open door policy and hence I brought more transparency and approachability for students, They could come and share with me all that they want
Pedagogy – We changed our report card system and made it more comprehensive and customized to the students. We followed the Howard Gardner’s Multi Sensory approach at primary level and made our teaching learning process activity based. We made an online question paper making web based software for our teachers and now we are developing comprehensive lesson plans that are IT enabled.
Technology – Technology has taken the standard and quality of teaching to the next level, it has brought more ownership and transparency in our working styles, it has given time to teachers for more planning and above all it has made teachers to reach out to the students when they actually need them. We have brought transparency between the parent and the school regarding teaching learning process and the syllabus coverage.
Dr Sarvesh Naidu, School Executive Director Pathways World School, Gurgaon
We need to train the students in proper use of Information Technology and also sensitise them about the ill effects of the same
Pedagogy –Pathways has been pioneer in integrating IT into education. In the larger scheme of things, we approach IT as a tool rather than just as a subject. We believe in using IT for better learning experience.
Infrastructure – Pathways is the first school to have a campus wide Wi-Fi connectivity, way back in 2003. We constantly keep a watch about new advancements in IT and keep on introducing them in the school. We have a generous policy on technological advancements and regularly keep upgrading our IT infrastructure.
Teachers’ Training – We regularly conduct teacher training programs which are spread across the academic year. We conduct these programs not only with our in house resources but also invite trainers from outside.
Technology – We have an integrated school management solution covering all aspect of school administration, we introduced iPads in early childhood education and use digital databases and Encyclopaedias. We integrate effective use of IT in lesson delivery in the classrooms. So be it lesson planning, planning the daily schedule, communication amongst teachers and students, collaborations, research, experimental simulations, analysis and presentations, IT plays a very important role in everyday classroom routine.
Mamta Wadhwa, Principal Manav Rachna International School, Faridabad
The biggest challenge that one can face in bringing about developmental changes is when we try to shift the emphasis from accumulating knowledge to creating knowledge
Pedagogy – Our focus has been on developing a school culture, one that fosters respect and humanity in school which the students carry to home, to the society and to the country at large. We have been aiming at physical and emotional safety and individual success of teachers and students. We have tried to shift focus from content to process and enhance collaborative learning and interdisciplinary learning.
Infrastructure – For a student to excel in life we need to lead in a manner which trickles down to each student. Our policy of inclusive education has worked wonders with children. We have tried to empower children by giving them responsibilities where they learn decision making and problem solving. This has been achieved through student council members wherein they host and organise events, handle sensitive disciplinary issues and manage day to day routines.
Technology –Our school has partnered with iCarnegie, USA Pittsburg which is an educational subsidiary of Carnegie Mellon University, USA. Students are provided with Robotics as a platform to learn Computer Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at junior, middle and high school level. The learning management system enhances the learning aspects both at school and home effectively. Teachers and students have access to latest technology with interactive smart boards along with projectors and laptops.
Dr Pascal Chazot, Principal Mahatma Gandhi International School, Ahmedabad
MGIS created the space for alternative education to co-exist with the existing education system and paved the way for the Right to Education Act through its practice of inclusion
Pedagogy – The school is based on the tenets of equality and freedom, a school with no uniforms or school bells. MGIS strives to create a schooling experience that promotes inter-cultural understanding and mutual respect by encouraging all forms of diversity within and without the classroom in order to engender diverse learner interactions, which are a fundamental resource to its innovative pedagogy.
Infrastructure – We have a fully functional computer lab, an audio visual lab, an editing studio, a stage and a cafeteria with professional equipment, Bose speakers, science labs etc. All spaces are dynamic and multifunctional. The school also houses a research center and a dynamic teacher training center within the school building.
Teachers’ Training –We have an in-house teacher training centre at MGIS where the senior teachers of the school train new recruits and share their professional expertise in the field. We conduct trainings throughout the year to equip them to deliver the innovative pedagogy of our school as well as provide professional development across the continuum of their career.
Technology – MGIS was one of the first schools in the city and the state of Gujarat that used Apple Technology. We also have iPads and computers which are freely used by students. Teachers use a mix of print books and ebooks to facilitate the classes and children have access to a state of the art editing studio where they use applications like iMovie and iBooks Authors along with professional application like Final Cut Pro X. We have a Wi-Fi campus with internet connectivity to students and teachers.
Navita Puri, Principal Kundan Vidya Mandir, Ludhiana
Education will teach us the lesson of Light and Love. It will help us give up limits of mine and thine
Pedagogy – We believe in engaging the senses of children and not just their cognitive abilities, providing flexibility in the ways in which you judge students, ability to communicate a passion for the subject matter and an interest in how people learn it, support children’s learning in social groups, respect and affirm what children already know, while inviting them to expand and deepen their knowledge and learn new things.
Infrastructure – We have projector enabled classrooms and are also planning to collaborate with e-learning portals.
Teachers’ Training – We provide training to teachers to keep them abreast with latest technology and developments.
Technology – Technology has resulted in timely completion of intricate projects and deepened interest and creativity.
India’s future educational scenario will be skill based rather than factual knowledge cramming base
Pedagogy – We believe that teaching aids should be so selected that their impact be cumulative rather than fashionable. Our belief enabled us to choose the best suited IT based learning packages which added cumulatively towards the learning experience of the students.
Infrastructure – Infrastructural development in our institution is aligned with the philosophy that each child deserves individual learning space. Thus, we attempt to maintain ideal student teacher ratio in our school which simply translates into creating a large number of spacious classrooms, well equipped laboratories and multiple usage extra-curricular activities spaces.
Teachers’ Training – Our institution believes in training the teachers through contemporary workshops oriented towards best teaching processes and procedures. These workshops are organised with the help of resource management organisations which specialise in the knowledge enhancement and development according to the latest trends.
Technology – Our endeavour is to provide multiple sensory stimuli through the selected learning packages whose potential is enhanced in the multi-media laboratories established in the school. This mode of learning experience communicated through well equipped learning pads has greatly been instrumental in exposing our students towards quality education.
Sports – We have indoor and outdoor sports facilities to facilitate the overall development of a child.
Sanjay Suar, Principal KiiT International School, Bhubaneswar
The future of Education will be defined in terms of quality together with inclusiveness that it can bring
Pedagogy – In order to excel, it is important that there is a constant attempt to look beyond the textbook and make constant value additions to the curriculum. Our pre-primary curriculum has been designed to enable students to explore and discover the joys of learning. Theme based teaching with integration of concepts has made learning experiential and meaningful. An excellent faculty in our Kinder Orland system has ensured that children look forward to school and learn with fun.
Infrastructure – Excellent infrastructure with an eye on the future ensured that we have a fully enabled Wi-Fi campus, smart classrooms so that both students and teachers are technologically enabled from the start. A 24- hour CCTV surveillance system ensures safety and security of all concerned. A fully automated library in the campus is another of our priorities. Besides, a specially designed language lab for enabling reading, oral and aural skills in children has proved to be a great enabler.
Teachers’ Training – We take up a lot of faculty development programs in order to keep them abreast with the best practices in the world.
Technology – Not just smart classes but we also provide online test systems that have proved to be very useful for students. This is backed by a Detailed Assessment System where customised feedback is provided to each examinee along with suitable reinforcement guidance. STEM Education has been our priority. High-tech digital art laboratory has also brought a new dimension to our art and craft department.
Sports – A guided sports program with a tie-up with EduSports helps to make school a wonderful experience.
Teachers will have to keep themselves well versed to meet the educational requirements
Pedagogy – We ensure that student’s individuality is protected, the child is the centre of our thought process. The child takes up the agenda in the class everyday so that he/she feels supreme. We believe in focusing on the base line performance of the children and then adding to their performances and personal grooming of the children.
Infrastructure – We have an academic research and development team and they keep themselves updated about technologically and socially prevalent educational scenario.
Technology – Student information system has improved substantially. Now parents and students can access all the information online. We use the tab system which has all the subjects and can be accessed through internet.
