We Follow Differentiated Instruction

Chaman Bhartiya School (CBS) had been awarded in the ‘Innovative School of India’ category during the Top Education Brands Awards of BW Education. In an interview to BW Education, the head of school, Geeta Jayanth, shares the school’s approach towards technology, skilling and holistic education. Excerpts:

What have been some key innovative steps incorporated in pedagogy in your school and what has been the impact?
Some of the steps incorporated are:

Innovation lab: This is a place where students are taught to innovate and are empowered with 21st century skills which includes robotics, space technology, aeromodelling, 3d printing, drilling, carpentry etc.

Artificial intelligence lab: As we all know that the future is AI, the students of CBS are taught artificial intelligence using pictoblox and python coding languages from grade 3 onwards.

Impact: The above mentioned innovative steps have improved the critical thinking skills of the learner thereby encouraging the learner to innovate new things.

How is the school's approach towards innovation aligned to what the NEP 2020 envisages?
As NEP 2020 emphasises on holistic education, skill development and integration of technology, our school has completely aligned with the NEP as we follow a multidisciplinary approach of learning and with the implementation of innovation and Ai lab the skill development and technology integration is also met.

In bringing about changes, how do you ensure that the teachers and also the parents of students, are on the same page?
Regular communication: We have established clear and consistent communication channels, such as newsletters, emails or meetings, to keep both teachers and parents informed about changes and their benefits.

Involvement in decision-making: Involve teachers and parents in the planning process. Gather their inputs through surveys or focus groups to create a sense of ownership and collaboration.

Different learners have different needs. How are these needs of diverse learner groups addressed while bringing about innovation?
At CBS,  we follow differentiated instruction. Diverse learner groups are identified and instructions are given to these learners accordingly. For example, the lower grade students are taught an easy version of the coding language (pictoblox) whereas the higher grades are taught c++ and python which is an advanced coding language.

Meha Mathur

BW Reporters The author works as Senior Associate Editor with BW Businessworld