As the world around us is changing rapidly, there is a
great need for us to change the way we teach. Modern
infrastructure and newer technologies, along with the
ever-evolving demands of the world around us, are
shifting the focus from only reading and writing to the
development of skills. To prepare our children for life,
along with providing knowledge, we have to provide
them opportunities to develop skills such as
communication, decision making, ethics, independent
thinking, teamwork, leadership, creativity, research and
problem solving. But how do we achieve all of this, if the
world around us is dynamic and always in a flux Will the
standardised curriculums, with little or no flexibility, suit
the diversified needs of the learners?
The Integrated Curriculum followed at Doon International School is a well structured, carefully planned, accountable and appropriate curriculum that incorporates the best pedagogic practices keeping in mind learners multiple intelligences and learning styles. This curriculum is based on the belief that the Child is the Curriculum and has been designed after much research and development. It is built not on the idea of separate subjects, but on the much more fertile idea of disciplines, which makes possible a fluid and dynamic curriculum that is interdisciplinary. This helps us create a positive learning environment and the result is happy, empowered, well adjusted and competent learners who possess the skills to move and make their own world.
The Integrated Curriculum followed at Doon International School is a well structured, carefully planned, accountable and appropriate curriculum that incorporates the best pedagogic practices keeping in mind learners multiple intelligences and learning styles. This curriculum is based on the belief that the Child is the Curriculum and has been designed after much research and development. It is built not on the idea of separate subjects, but on the much more fertile idea of disciplines, which makes possible a fluid and dynamic curriculum that is interdisciplinary. This helps us create a positive learning environment and the result is happy, empowered, well adjusted and competent learners who possess the skills to move and make their own world.
Ours is a thematic, integrated and developmentally
appropriate learning programme that provides
experiential learning and ensures the learners holistic
development through a multi-sensory approach,
transporting them to a higher level of thinking. We focus
on the development of basic skills and higher level
thinking, encourage lifelong learning, structure learning
around themes, big ideas and meaningful concepts, and
provide connections among various curricular
disciplines, along with providing learners opportunities
to apply skills they have learned. Our curriculum
encourages active participation in relevant real-life
experiences. The books and activities captivate,
motivate, challenge and scaffold learners along with
providing them a deeper understanding of content.
We never forget that there are other equally important factors in the successful education of our young learners - the educators and parents. If we are to achieve the goals set in the curriculum, we must ensure that the teaching learning process in the classrooms is efficient and strong. The educators are given not just an effective curriculum, but are also constantly empowered to imbibe and deliver the curriculum to the learners. Through various educator training programmes and workshops, we arm them with transactional tools and procedural guidelines that help in discovering new and improved ways to deliver learning sessions to innocent minds. Parenting workshops too are conducted for the parents to orient them about the latest parenting techniques along with guiding them about how they can participate in their childrens holistic education. At Doon International School, we believe that each child is a miracle, and that there hasnt been and never will be another like him. All we have to do is nurture the creative and curious spirit of the children
We never forget that there are other equally important factors in the successful education of our young learners - the educators and parents. If we are to achieve the goals set in the curriculum, we must ensure that the teaching learning process in the classrooms is efficient and strong. The educators are given not just an effective curriculum, but are also constantly empowered to imbibe and deliver the curriculum to the learners. Through various educator training programmes and workshops, we arm them with transactional tools and procedural guidelines that help in discovering new and improved ways to deliver learning sessions to innocent minds. Parenting workshops too are conducted for the parents to orient them about the latest parenting techniques along with guiding them about how they can participate in their childrens holistic education. At Doon International School, we believe that each child is a miracle, and that there hasnt been and never will be another like him. All we have to do is nurture the creative and curious spirit of the children
Personality Development
A leader is not one who speaks from a platform, but someone who carves out signatures in people's hearts. This becomes possible only when the right education is imparted through the right infrastructure in the right manner. DIS organizes leadership training programs and Mentor programs. These help to create confidence, commitment, effective communication skills and empathy amongst children and they become ready to answer their call for duty even during extreme circumstancesStudents grow in various directions; their interests are kindled by various stimuli; their awareness expands in direct proportion to multi dimensional exposures directed at them. Recognising this, inter-house & interschool debates, quizzes, competitions, talks by eminent persons, exhibitions are all organized to build an interest and awareness in what is happening in the world and equip them with the required confidence and ability.
To help children understand and appreciate the diversity of our cultural fabric, a series of events and festivals are celebrated in the school campus. Our ultra modern auditorium and its facilities help foster performing abilities of our children in creating and executing brilliant stage shows and dramas.
Creative
Skills
We believe that creative achievements create a confident
human being with great self worth and esteem. Music
and dance, theatre, pottery and painting, crafting models
are not just extra- curricular activities; they are cocurricular activities integrated to their course of study to
let the children understand how all learning is
interconnected- baking with Chemistry, bowling with
Physics, music with Mathematics.
Student
Participation
Each class conducts the morning assembly turn-wise.
These class assemblies give all students an opportunity to
participate. This develops their oratory skills and
confidence. The cultural shows put up for the Founders
Day as well as the Sports Day see hundred percent
participation. The Annual Art Exhibition, Science
Exhibition, Computer Week, Holiday Home Work Display
give every student a platform to exhibit his or her work.
Games & Sports
In order to keep the children fit in mind and body, sports form an integral part of the school calendar and each child is required to participate in one or more games andor sports, specially in those in which he she excels.The school has arrangements for regular sports practice and specializes in all popular sports such as badminton, cricket, hockey, football, table tennis, athletics, basketball, skating, swimming and rifle shooting etc. The school also provides facilities for yoga and training in body building, martial arts such as judo karate taekwondo by trained coaches.
Regular matches are conducted among the four houses and with teams from other schools to develop enthusiasm for sports and spirit of healthy competition. Students participate regularly in inter-school, inter zone and inter-state tournaments which helps them stay focused and disciplined to achieve results in competitive environment. Our philosophy of we shall be there with you till you become champions, gives them courage and the will to become true champions.
Educational Tours & Outings
The school considers educational tours, treks and outings as an integral part of a childs complete education.It is deemed desirable that all children participate in tours, treks and outings organized at the school level once a year in order to inculcate in them sensitivity to the environment, geographical diversity and ways of living of people of various regions, and familiarizes them to their ancient and modern culture and civilization.
The school tours not only open the nascent minds to the wider world but also help expose them to different and diverse ways of life, thus developing in them a broad outlook. In addition to the one long mid term excursion, the school regularly organises weekend outings, picnics and day trips for the school students.
