This quote echoes the importance of practical learning. A student’s ability to grasp an idea is enhanced by doing or practicing it rather than hearing it. Practical learning helps in understanding, reducing the fear of enormous amount of content to be retained. Highlighting text, reading and re-reading material, and trying to memorize are methods limited by time. And huge possibilities of easily forgetting. Putting the knowledge into action will have far reaching effects. For example, learning a language. Knowledge of the handbook isn’t enough, unless one actually speaks it. Speaking helps in understanding and getting familiar with the context which cannot be provided by the handbook alone.
The concept, “muscle memory” is highly underrated. When there is learning by doing, there is greater retention and understanding. Once there is understanding, the students are able to compartmentalize the information in ways suitable to them. This in turn helps in retention and recollection when time demands. This does not end at the schooling level. Once this routine is habituated, students are ready for learning throughout their lives. Their approach is set, their vision is clear and goals become attainable. Competitive and beyond, students are equipped with the confidence that no matter what the requisites, they would be more than capable to achieve.
The ability to discern, is a very important one and is often overlooked while trying to convey the concept. This ability highlights having and showing good judgment. An ability required by every individual in any walk of life. Incorporating critical thinking into the prescribed pedagogical method has brilliant results in the way students respond. Any learning is incomplete without the knowledge of why it is required. Students, when they think and ask questions about the concept, are curious about the reasons, are eager to know more, then we know the direction and approach is right on track. Along with pedagogy, we combine technology to promote students’ knowledge and understanding to keep pace with global trends.
Our students who took part in the Talent Search Examination conducted by Olympiad and received medals. This was conducted to identify and recognize students with high intellect & skill. Olympiad exams are competitive exams from grade 1 to 10 that help to uncover the children’s hidden talents and skills. The agenda of these competitive exams is to evaluate each students’ performance and promote concept-based learning with logical thinking.