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Teaching Methods
At OSEM, we believe that education should empower learners to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers and problem solvers. To achieve this goal, we embrace new-age teaching methods with 21st century skills such as critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and digital literacy into our teaching methods that shift the focus from rote learning and memorisation to learning through reflection on doing.
We are committed to providing a consistent and high-quality education for our students. To ensure this, our skilled educators use a variety of approaches to keep students engaged and motivated. They follow scripted lesson plans that are designed to meet rigorous quality standards. These lesson plans provide a structured framework for our teachers to deliver engaging and effective lessons that meet the needs of our diverse learners.
We at OSEM Group of Schools believe that by adopting these various teaching methods and leveraging Multiple Intelligences theory, we provide our students with a diverse range of learning experiences that help them develop a wide range of skills. Our primary teaching methods focus on building a strong foundation, while our secondary and high school teaching methods emphasise real-world application. We ensure that every child is equipped to develop her/his strengths to match global levels.
Some of the teaching methods adopted by us are:
Research is a very useful tool to help students independently search for knowledge. As one of our many teaching strategies used across subjects, students are trained to perform research right from the primary years, which trains them for the years ahead. Students conduct research on a variety of topics, in which they identify the measures taken in the past and the current programmes, document interviews on the topic, create portfolios to maintain all drafts of work, carry out a class discussion based on their findings, and suggest steps to tackle the problem and eliminate challenges. This approach promotes independence and lateral thinking among students.
We believe that learning should not be confined to the classroom. That's why we emphasise hands-on learning through real-world experiences such as field trips, projects and a variety of other activities. By applying knowledge in practical contexts, students develop a deeper understanding of the subject matter and gain valuable skills. Our lessons are designed to inspire creativity, curiosity and a love for learning. Students go for a variety of field trips and then apply what they have learned through activities like writing reports and discussions upon their return to the classroom.
We believe in the power of art-integrated learning to help students thrive. By incorporating art into our curriculum, we provide students with an opportunity to develop their creativity and critical thinking skills while exploring new ways to express themselves. Whether it's through drawing, painting, or other forms of art, our students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them and build confidence in their abilities. For example, students in Grade 1 are encouraged to talk about their favourite rooms after making an album about the different rooms in their homes, which not only integrates art into teaching the concept but also develops their speaking skills.
This teaching approach utilises games and game-like activities to facilitate learning. It involves presenting challenges that require students to develop strategies to solve problems. This approach makes the learning process more engaging, enjoyable and effective. Students tend to retain information better when it is presented to them in a fun and interactive way. In Mathematics, students are given a number puzzle to work on to help them better understand the concept of integers. Game based learning is a welcome break that helps pique students’ interest in different subjects. Students find out the angle of rotation and the order of rotational symmetry in math class by using cut-outs of equilateral and isosceles triangles.
We recognise that learners have different learning styles and preferences. That's why we offer blended learning programs that combine online and offline learning experiences. Learners can access a variety of resources, including multimedia content, interactive activities and collaborative projects, to personalise their learning journey. It provides flexibility and convenience while promoting self-directed learning and digital literacy. Students are asked to watch instructional videos to help them learn and practice grammar concepts at their own pace. The teacher then reinforces the topic in a class by means of discussions, group work or writing exercises and then provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in context. The combination of online and in-class activities enhances student engagement and understanding, leading to improved learning outcomes. Students can virtually visit museums like the British Museum in London to see Egyptian artefacts as part of their Social Studies lesson. After that, the teacher leads a discussion about ancient civilizations with the students, thus cementing their understanding on the topic.
They work on any one of those ideas and create a plan to convert We encourage hands-on learning in education by providing practical settings and experiences. This type of learning provides a more engaging and dynamic approach to education that can foster curiosity and passion in students. Students list a few ideas of their own on how to use textile waste in a better way. They work on any one of those ideas and create a plan to convert textile waste into something useful. At OSEM, we are committed to providing a holistic and dynamic learning environment that prepares learners for success in the 21st century. Join us on this exciting journey of transformational education through innovation.
Evaluation is an essential component to ensure learning has occurred. Our curriculum trains our students to self-evaluate their work, perform peer reviews, and also gives parents an in-depth understanding of their children’s educational journey through these 360-degree holistic progress cards.
Critical thinking, perseverance, information literacy, and creativity are some of the many 21st century skills that our students are equipped with. To hone these skills, classroom teaching as well as exercises for students have been specially designed at every learning stage that also ensure a spiralling of these skills as the student progresses in their education journey.
A learner-centred approach puts the focus on students as active agents in the teaching-learning process; constructing their knowledge and reflecting on what, how and why they develop subject competencies.
The objectives, guiding principles, practises, and learning outcomes outlined in the NEP are incorporated into our teaching methodology and pedagogy. Our curriculum includes basic arts, crafts, humanities, games, sports and fitness, languages, literature, culture, and values, in addition to science and mathematics. The teaching-learning process and content is differentiated and curated as per the different stages in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF).
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