Liberating Young Minds, Not Stifling Them.
Dear Readers,
For far too long, education has been one-dimensional – instructing children on what to think, what to do and how to go about doing so. As a system designed to produce employees for the assembly line, this emphasis on procedure and conformity was hugely beneficial. However, in the information age that we find ourselves today, it is creativity, depth of knowledge and the ability to deal with ambiguity that matters.
“A comprehensive cognitive skill-set rather than rote learning based grasp of content — this lies at the core of ‘Education 2.0’.
Recognizing this need for new skill-sets, we at Singhania School transformed our educational philosophy several years ago. The focus today is on experiential learning – learning through practical exposure in various ‘real’ environments. Teachers encourage students to go beyond narrow subject-based silos and gain a holistic understanding of the world, grounded in fundamentals and the ability to improvise.
Equally, the school’s focus is on developing other aspects of our children’s personalities, be it through professional training in sports and cultural activities, or by firmly grounding them in Indian values and spirituality. Aided by a massive investment in infrastructure and in the best faculty, Singhania School Vapi is well poised to transform the educational scene in Valsad.
I would like to encourage you, dear readers, to engage us in a conversation on what we can do differently for your young children.