Teaching pedaogogy to transact the curriculum
The second most important role of curriculum is to provide insights into the transaction of the content. This is critically important in managing the equilibrium in the curricular and cocurricular activities that are defined as the Immersion program in context of AES. In order to deliver a well curated curriculum an equally effective pedagogical approach is required for attaining the desired outcome. Inquiry based learning ,Data driven instruction and flipped learning are the methodologies that form the conduit of classroom instruction at AES.Each of these approaches to Instruction is used to attain the desired outcome in terms of higher order thinking, conceptual understanding,retention and improved academic performance.
Research based theories and learning cycles from inspiring work of Kolbe and Dewey are the springboards for curriculum framework at AES
Some of the distinctive features of curriculum delivery are as follows:
The way the children learn is significant for teachers to understand in order to cull out an experience that stirs the mind, impacts the intellect and touches the soul; for learning only makes sense when it is meaningful and relatable. Based on the end goal of grooming young adults who are inquisitive, innovative and social -entrepreneurs we have opted for the teaching learning methodology that is not just a short term approach to direct instruction but an immersive approach that intrigues the learners, fosters engagement and allows constructive improvement . Pedagogical exchange between the teachers of American schools from Global consortium increases the benchmark of latest teaching-learning methodology and best practices.
- Inquiry based approach encourages active learning through a well developed lesson plan that prompts thinking skills , brainstorming, group work and agency amongst the learners.
- Project based learning promotes skill and rigor for a more authentic learning
- Developmental approach towards the assessment of learning is encouraged through Success criterion for learning outcomes and self assessment rubrics
The way the children learn is significant for teachers to understand in order to cull out an experience that stirs the mind, impacts the intellect and touches the soul; for learning only makes sense when it is meaningful and relatable. Based on the end goal of grooming young adults who are inquisitive, innovative and social -entrepreneurs we have opted for the teaching learning methodology that is not just a short term approach to direct instruction but an immersive approach that intrigues the learners, fosters engagement and allows constructive improvement . Pedagogical exchange between the teachers of American schools from Global consortium increases the benchmark of latest teaching-learning methodology and best practices.