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.

Education is a lifelong journey, not a short sprint

Pedagogy – We use plays to stimulate the learning of languages and social-emotional skills in the pre-school level. Across all levels, we continue to help our children become engaged learners through different pedagogical approaches.

Infrastructure – We have built a new academic block, a large multipurpose hall and lawn tennis courts. Our school is a modern day boarding school fully air-conditioned and furnished with state of the art facilities.

Teachers’ Training – Apart from personally taking workshops, teachers regularly attend seminars and workshops organized by CBSE and other reputed organizations.

Technology – We have state of the art computer labs, smart boards in all classrooms and welltrained professionals. The school has been active in promoting cyber wellness.

Sports – Our school has well structured sports clubs of Football, Basket Ball, Badminton, Swimming, Lawn Tennis, Skating and Cricket. Students are taught the essential skills necessary to play the sport of their choice. Apart from training to develop physical fitness students are also trained to maintain such components as speed, flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, aerobic capacity and anaerobic capacity

The basic duty of a principal is to strengthen the quality of his students from the core.

Pedagogy – Our school is affiliated to CBSE and the board has introduced CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) as a part of the curriculum.

Infrastructure – We have an extension block and an info zone (a dedicated floor comprising of a modern library, writers’ gallery, digital library, language lab, seminar hall, and a high end computer lab) which is the hall mark of this extension block.

Technology – We have a digital library and a language lab. Teachers and students use PPTs to present seminars and projects.

Teachers’ Training – A 3-days training programme is conducted for the entire school staff at the beginning of every academic year. In-service programmes are frequently conducted for teachers while the school is in session.

Sports – Coaching is imparted in games like Basketball and Badminton. We are a client school of NBA (USA) for their school based training programmes.

Seema Jerath, Principal
DLF Public School, Ghaziabad

Parents increasingly expect us to integrate smart and accurate methods to identify their children’s strengths, intelligences

Pedagogy – We have been working towards personalizing learning, peer learning and collaborative learning. We have been working upon humanizing classrooms through various unique initiatives and have introduced innovative teaching methods to make it a school with a soul.
Infrastructure – The school has swanky building with state of the art facilities and 2500 students. We have an auditorium with a capacity to seat 1000 people. We also have an online mathematics lab and a new THOTS lab among others. Teachers’ Training – We have started with teacher empowerment Saturdays. All the teachers undergo professional trainings and workshops on peer learning, exchange of best practices and others. Teachers are also encouraged to undertake online CPD courses by Microsoft and British Council.
Technology – ICT has given a new meaning to educational exchange. We have taken initiatives as online home works, e-circulars and SMS facilities. Also, online means of fee submission and even complaints and concerns sharing saves a lot of time.
Sports – We have sports academy and a cricket academy. The school has vast playgrounds and sports facilities like swimming, lawn tennis, basketball, volleyball, cricket, hockey, football, billiards and others.