To some extent, the COVID19 pandemic seems to be the proverbial Shakespearean Shylock threatening to extract a pound of flesh from so many of us; the lives of many as well as the livelihood, but we are positive that this too shall pass. We are all homebound, trying to protect ourselves and our loved ones …
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Finding the right school for children is an increasingly confusing task for many parents. CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge (IGCSE), IB, and State board are the main choices parents have from a syllabus perspective. Then there is the overlay of the method of instruction/delivery model, ethos and culture of different schools which make schools even more distinct. …
The laws of economics state that the greater the scarcity of a resource, the greater the value it commands. Scarce land in a prime locality is expensive compared to large tracts of agricultural land. Scarce diamonds are infinitely more expensive than common iron. This law is applicable as much to the skills and knowledge that …
Sport is the altar of failure and frustration for many. Competitive sport is not for the faint of heart. Nor is it for the physically frail. At CS Academy (a K-XII school), we regularly work with students who have tremendous potential in sport. But over the last 10 years, since our inception, we have found …
While understanding concepts and inculcating skills are important for success for students, there is another, more important dimension that is often ignored in schools – Behavioural Traits. Behavioural traits are harder to define and therefore even harder to influence and control. The best schools typically are the ones that can change a student’s behaviour positively. …
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Schools should focus on what is not taught, but matters a lot… Much is spoken about the curriculum, syllabus etc. However, at the end of the day, the usefulness of what is taught is very topic dependent, even within a prescriptive set syllabus. A lecture by Professor Perkins from MIT focused on what is taught …
As students enter high school, overwhelming importance is given to scoring high marks in the board exams, cracking competitive examinations and securing a place in prestigious institutions. However, what is often overlooked is the need to identify what career suits the child. Children need to understand what it means to be a doctor, engineer, lawyer, …
The previous article explored the different styles of parenting. Essentially there are four different styles of parenting – authoritarian, authoritative, permissive and uninvolved. Authoritarian: Rules are strict and failure to follow results in punishment. The reasons for rules are not explained and there is no room for negotiation. Permissive: There are few rules and the …
Young children need to read and be read to regularly. Reading at home forms a crucial part of a child’s learning. Gone are the days when children knew about and loved great books. The likes of Enid Blyton, the classics like Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist etc. are unheard of in many households. Instead, children are …
Why school systems should shift their focus to developing skills The objective of Education is the same for all syllabi followed – to prepare students for success in the real world. There are many syllabi available out there to choose from – IB, iGCSE, CBSE etc. But there is only one world of work. All …
Parents worry a lot about providing the right environment for their children. Are we selecting the right school? Do our children have good friends? Are we giving them a good diet? The list is long. However, ironically, one of the most significant impact a parent has is by what they themselves do to their children …
The objective of this note is to help parents and students in grade X to make an informed decision regarding choices available in grades XI, XII and beyond. Typical questions at this stage include: How can I help my child choose the right course in UG? Which location – Tamil Nadu, Pan-India or International? Should …
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