Creating spaces of self-expression through Social Emotional Learning -By Anthea Lobo and Angelina Susan Philip “Born free. As free as the wind blows. As free as the grass grows. Born free to follow your heart…”- Matt Monro Unfortunately, this is not our reality. Children enter education...
When the country was being cocooned into its first lockdown, everyone soon realized the massive impact such a shutdown would have on the learning of children. Schools and colleges were shut, learning institutes were closed, and while initially, the children enjoyed the long sleepy hours and ‘padha...
Experiential learning occurs when children learn by doing and then reflect on this interactive, immersive learning process.
Critical thinking
Critical thinking is a 21st century skill that aids one to analyse, reflect, draw connections and make reasoned judgements, which is essential for all aspects of life.
Creativity
Creativity is a process of self-inquiry and expression that can take on any form – ideas, phsical inventions, generate solutions to problems and so on the possibilities are endless.
Curiosity
Curiosity is found to be the driving force behind the emergence of emergence of creativity. It is when children are curious, that they are motivated to learn and innovate.
Social Emotional Learning
social emotional learning is the process through which young people and adults acquire and apply knowledge, skills, attitudes, to understand ourselves, connect with others, achieve goals and support communities. (CASEL)
Holistic Learning
Holistic Development is an approach that addresses all facets of a child – the physical, emotional, cognitive and social abilities so that they can thrive in everyday life.