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Content and organization of curriculum
In the present context, curriculum is a programme of the collective activities in a school. It is essential that children receive an education that will equip them for a successful future. Therefore it has to be broad, balanced and based on the individual needs and abilities of each child.
The curriculum being implemented in the school takes care both of the very small age group (2 1/2 - 5) and of the older group (6 - 9) according to their capabilities and rate of growth.
In the pre-school group emphasis is on learning through play and informal education. The beginners make a good start and their attainment improves particularly in their personal, social and emotional behavior. By the end of the year they achieve the targets set for their age.
From class I to IV the basic requirements incorporate the subjects English, Mathematics, Hindi, Environmental Science, Social science, Creative education (Art, craft, music etc,) and Physical education which are considered essential to enable the children to fit into the main stream of education accepted by the national educational policy.
Any other contents that we feel are essential are incorporated within the given frame work. As an end result we ensure that each child develops a taste for reading and becomes a fluent reader; develops a good handwriting, learns accurate spellings; and is equipped with the basic skills of Mathematics and Science. |
| Main teaching subjects |
| English: Knowledge of the English language has become a necessary asset for the future of today's child Nationally and Internationally. At the elementary stage a range of methods including multisensory approach are used to teach letter and sound recognition to equip young children with the necessary tools for reading, and spellings. Information and communication technology is used to enhance learning skills. Activities in reading, writing, hand-writing and spellings are provided. |
| Hindi: Most children at the elementary level already know the speaking aspect of the Hindi language. They are taught recognizing, reading and writing the alphabet with 'matras' first and then regular reading of text books and writing follow.
Recitation of poems and songs with expression and action and telling small stories is emphasized.
Creativity in their own work is encouraged and guidance in solving their problems is given. |
| Mathematics: The curriculum in mathematics is designed to develop skills and understanding that can be used to solve mathematical demands. Emphasis on improving mental mathematical strategies is given. Practical experience is provided along with theory. |
| Science: It is a broad subject and covers many areas like life processes and living things, our daily needs and physical processes. The content is identified in terms of the life-needs of the child and the needs of the environment thus making it more relevant and interesting for the child. A number of science activities, and experiments are provided from within the familiar surroundings to develop a sense of enquiry and promote scientific skills. Various experiences (collective and individual) are provided in the class room as well as outside the class room |
| Social Science: It is the study of human society and social relationships dealing with people living together in groups and families. It cannot be considered in isolation. Therefore history, geography, civics and economics form an integral part of social sciences and are taught as one comprehensive whole. The study of history enables, the children to understand the past and learn about the life and events that happened in that society. Geography explains the influence of physical phenomenon on humans, as also through geography children are initiated to the understanding of the world they live in. Visits to local areas, field trips give a first hand experience about the environment. Knowledge of neighbouring states and countries and their people etc. is given to the pupils. Children are initiated into learning about the rights and duties of citizens informally through the content of civics. |
| ICT: In the present stages of development ICT has come to cover all areas of life . In our limited field of educating children we strive to enhance the teaching and learning in all areas of the curriculum with the help of Information Communication Technology. |
| Interactive Whiteboard |
The interactive Whiteboard transforms our classrooms into an interactive working, training, and learning environment by:
- highlighting the key points
- accessing applications and websites
- writing notes in electronic ink
- saving work to a file that can be printed,
e-mailed or posted to a website.
- writing, erasing and performing mouse
functions with a pen or an eraser-no need
for proprietary tools.
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| Value Education: Value education cannot be taught through sermons. It is learning about right and wrong behaviour. This is done by organising work and activities of the school to provide the atmosphere and opportunities for the cultivation of values like fearlessness, cleanliness, respect for others, obedience, orderliness, truth, justice, respect for property, love for all etc.
Concept of values is also suitably adjusted at places in either formal text or informal activities specially during assembly time etc.
The home, school and community need to supplement each other in the venture of developing acceptable values in children. |
| Physical Education: It ensures that pupils lead a healthy lifestyle and develop a taste for sports, games and yoga activities. A sense of team-spirit and discipline are inculcated in the children. |
| Assessment: Formal Examinations are not held. Promotion to the next stage depends on the achievements of the basic skills which children learn through informal and formal education during the year. It is based on a combination of items including pupil participation in class discussion and activities, teacher observations and checklists. A comprehensive progress report is sent to parents. Without compromising on the method of informal education, by the end of the year the child is expected to know the following. |
| Pre Nursery:The Pre-Nursery group is a group of toddlers which is offered opportunities and exposure to help in developing their various faculties in an informal and playway manner. Situations are created for developing them physically, mentally and emotionally through games, sports, songs, music and dance, rhymes, art & craft etc., leading to vocabulary enhancement. A sense of togetherness comes through, eating together, playing together with other children. Confidence is built by staying away from home environment for a few hours. Basically children are not "taught". They "learn" through multiple situations that are created for them under the guidance of the teacher. There is no formal teaching and no class barrier or examination. An assessment of the child's progress is made at the end of the session. |
| Nursery: |
English:
Knowledge of the basic spoken sounds of the alphabet (Phonetic method is applied which means representing vocal sounds specially for systems of spellings using always the same letter for the same sound.)
- Recognition, recitation and formation of small letters (lower class)
- Recognition and recitation of capital letters (upper case).
- Sequencing of letters.
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Number Work:
- Recognition and recitation of numbers from 1-100.
- Writing of numbers from 0-50.
- Concept of numbers from 1-10.
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| Lower Kinder Garten: |
English:
- Placement of the letters in print and cursive hand (small letters), in four lines.
- Sequencing of letters (print and cursive)
- Reading and writing of simple three letter words.
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Number Work:
- Recognition, recitation and writing of numbers 1 to 100, other related exercises like what comes before, what comes after etc.
- Recitation and writing of numbers from 30 to 0.(backwards)
- Addition of one digit sums.
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Hindi:
- Recognition, formation and sounds of the Hindi alphabet.
- Reading and writing two letter words without 'matras'.
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| Upper Kinder Garten |
| English: speaking, reading, writing and dictation. |
Number Work:
- Writing in words 1 to 20. Simple additions and subtractions, tables 2 to 5.
- Comparison of numbers.
- Measuring and comparing.
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| Hindi: Introduction to matras, reading, writing and dictation. Poems, songs, story-telling, games, etc. are the major activities through which language skills are developed. |
| I - IV |
| For the age group (I - IV) assessment is based on the knowledge of the content of the prescribed syllabus of the subjects given under main teaching subjects. They are also assessed in the areas outside the class room activities. |
