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.

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.

As a Principal, I believe in creating conditions which ensures that professional growth is a part of Our school culture

Pedagogy – We have installed internet networks, workable configuration of multimedia, educational software and technically competent teachers.

Teachers’ Training – We specifically focus on professional growth of teachers. We have organised many national workshops and seminars for teachers within and outside the school premises.

Technology – Digital classrooms have been installed for rapid and clear instructive learning. We have also implemented use of multimedia and open education resources.

Sports – Numerous sports development have taken place in our school and we have won many trophies in various sports. Co-curricular activities contribute a lot to the student’s development.

India will be churning young, effective human
resource for the entire world, which means we need to equip our students with 21st century global skills in terms of communication, creative and critical thinking, collaboration, life and career, information, technology and media

Pedagogy – We encourage inter-disciplinary approach to learning. With the aim of making learning experiential, we encourage activity based learning in all subjects.

Infrastructure – Our classrooms are SMART enabled. We also use Detailed Assessments and Mindspark for formative assessments and individualised learning. Teachers are free to use their personal iPads, Android devices in the classroom. We plan to have tablet enabled special education lab for children with learning disability.

Teachers’ Training – Our teachers attend a wide range of workshops conducted by DPS society, CBSE, Sahodaya Clusters, Teacher Training Foundation and other independent bodies. A strong partnership with British Council through workshops, ISA project, action research, connecting classrooms, drama and theatre workshops, teaching of English workshops, sports, photography and filmmaking competitions has enabled us to develop a global dimension and bring internationalism into our teaching learning process.

Technology – All our teachers are familiar with basic use of computers and the use of SMART technology. The school website management is completely handled by teachers and students. We also encourage teachers to enroll in online course like COURSERA for professional development.

Sports – We believe that a healthy body houses a healthy mind. A structured PE curriculum during and after school, provides students with exposure to a wide variety of sport activities.

Remedial teaching will be more important as technology will make learning easier for endowed students in the coming future

Pedagogy – We are exploiting diverse audio visual material for teaching students.

Infrastructure – We have added several interconnected server rooms that enables teachers to access central database of material. All classrooms are part of LAN having access to internet after appropriate authentication. Servers are firewalled to ensure that undesired content/websites are restricted and even viruses are kept out of the network.

Teachers’ Training – Rigorous training for teachers is a continuous activity. Newly joined teachers are updated and trained during their orientation period regularly.

Technology – We have an online portal which is an interface between school, parents and teachers, smart classrooms, 24×7 internet facility in our school.