Middle Stage - 6th to 8th Grades
Middle Stage - 6th to 8th Grades
The Middle Stage is for the Age Group of 11 to 14 years. This is a transition time for children as they move from being children but are still not in adolescence. This is the period where they need to shift towards self-learning. For this to happen, children need to be reflective, confident and be willing to take responsibilities. They should think through situations using inquiry and be able to assess information for its relevance. All of these will not only move them towards self-learning but also become innovative and creative thinkers.
Approach - The What
- The Smrti Team gets a deep understanding of the needs of this Age Group
- The School needs to check if children have all their basics right – language, numerical abilities, science
- Children to acquire a deeper understanding of subjects and be able to identify and choose those subjects that they like and want to pursue
- Children should do research and projects
- Pedagogy that connects the textbook to the world
- A healthy mix of Sports, Games, Art & Craft, Music, Dance, Theatre
- Value and Heritage Education
Delivery - The How
- Lesson plans that ensure chalk and talk, audiovisual, activities, group learning, use of library and laboratories, and weaving in Values into every lesson plan
- Time-table that ensures games, art, music, dance, theatre, field trips, outdoor classes are all given equal importance
- Story Telling Sessions, value education, and heritage classes to help in a deeper understanding of Values and how they impact behavior
- Projects and online research work that children should do to move towards self-learning
- Text Books that are inquiry-based, make the child think and motivates them to read and learn by themselves. Digital libraries with more e-books to help children in research and to develop an interest in subjects
- Assessment that considers various aspects such as observing, research, self-learning skills, and helping children pursue areas of interest
- The Smrti Team is trained and sensitized on how to approach this Age Group and ensure that there is more independent learning, the teachers are more of facilitators of learning and that children strengthen on their basics and move towards High School
