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June 26, 2023Blogs by AAIS Editor

How does IB help a student grow up?

There is a perceived notion that students studying in International schools are primarily influenced by the systems of the western world. This perception is rather broad and lacks meaning. International Baccalaureate (IB), taught in an International School also faces this scrutiny. In an IB curriculum, one of the many things students learn is to approach life with a global outlook. […]

August 22, 2022Blogs by AAIS Editor

Core components of IB Diploma Programme

The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) centres on the DP core. Three components make up the core, which are studied alongside individual subjects and throughout a student’s time in the DP. Theory of knowledge, allows students to explore and reflect on the nature of knowledge. It allows students to inquire into ‘how we know what we know’. Students do […]

November 6, 2021Blogs by Priyanka Desikan

‘SVADHYAYA’ – BUILDING ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS

“The Only Constant in Life Is Change.”– Heraclitus. With the global pandemic we have witnessed this more than ever. Work from home, school from home, which were once considered a luxury has become the need of the hour. With the uncertainty of how long the situation would last, it was essential to think of ways to not stop or pause […]

October 28, 2021Blogs by AAIS Editor

ELC Learning spaces

The environment has long been referred to as the ‘third teacher’. “Play is the highest form of Research” said Albert Einstein. Play is iterative. Play and learning are not static. Children play to practice skills, try out possibilities, revise hypotheses and discover new challenges, leading to deeper learning. We are delighted that we now have one such rich outdoor learning […]

September 15, 2021Blogs, Latest News by Uthra R

Skills for a lifelong learner!

We are witnessing an era of transformation and modernization in all fields. This continuous wave of change demands that individuals be prepared to handle rapidly changing situations. So, how do we prepare our students to face the future world? The recipe to a holistic development of students involves so many ingredients. It is important that students are equipped not just […]

July 29, 2021Blogs by AAIS Editor

The art of inculcating creative thinking in students

Teaching creative thinking is one of the most critical things to be taught today. Employers across the globe are increasingly looking for creative thinkers who can solve complex problems. But what is creative thinking in the first place? And can it be ‘taught’? Let us start by defining creativity – “thinking out of the box”; “the ability to transcend traditional […]

June 9, 2021Blogs by Prabha Dixit

The post-lockdown student

A pandemic is raging and been so for more than a year now. Back in November 2020, UNESCO reported that several million children have been impacted. In the last six months, while schools in other parts of the world have reopened physically – either partially or completely; in India, schools continue to operate in an online mode, with no visibility […]

June 8, 2021Blogs by AAIS Editor

Spirits of the Deep by Nina Subramani

Today on World Ocean Day, let us honour our birthplace. All life sprung from the depths of the ocean and it continues to sustain and nourish us. With all the power that it holds, the ocean gently laps at our feet. Let’s return the love today and everyday. Here’s an interdisciplinary lesson outline on beaches written by Nina Subramani, an […]

November 9, 2020Blogs Inquiry, pyp, School by Prabha Dixit

Inquiry Part 3: The power of Growth

A recent conversation we had with our guests Dr Lavanya Rajagopalan and Mr. Rahul Gannamani – ‘The grey matters’ got me thinking a little further about neuroplasticity. In simpler words, neuroplasticity also known as neural plasticity, or brain plasticity, is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization. (Definition – Neuroplasticity Journal). In her […]

October 28, 2020Blogs Handwriting, pyp, School by Manveen Chadha

Handwriting in the 21st century – Part 1

Handwriting in the 21st Century: Cursive, Print? The highly evolved world of the 21st century children has all the answers they are looking for at the click of a button. Technology has significantly transformed the way we communicate our thoughts through writing. Nowadays, we rely more on a range of technological devices to communicate like Smartphones, Tablets, Laptops, Personal Digital […]

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How does IB help a student grow up?

Core components of IB Diploma Programme

‘SVADHYAYA’ – BUILDING ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS

ELC Learning spaces

Skills for a lifelong learner!

The art of inculcating creative thinking in students

The post-lockdown student

Spirits of the Deep by Nina Subramani

Inquiry Part 3: The power of Growth

Handwriting in the 21st century – Part 1

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