The Rising Significance of Student- Centric Learning Approaches
posted on Dec 13, 2023
Gurukul The School, a lot of this is achieved by periodically investing in curriculum building where we make it a point to not lose track of celebrating a student-centered approach.
We are proud to share that Gurukul The School has been recently awarded the recognition of being Ghaziabad’s number 1 school, by the Education World India School Rankings 2023-2024. This is no small feat, which is why, this recognition makes us immensely delighted and proud.
However, through this blog post, we would like to mention that one of the key elements of our institution that have led us to win the coveted title and the recognition of being one of the top CBSE schools in Ghaziabad time and again is our school’s student-centric approach. The 100% student-centric pedagogy has consistently been one of the strongest pillars of the educational framework at our school.
Without further ado, let us look into the significance of this approach and why it has been garnering a lot of attention from educationists across the world.
What is a Student-Centric Learning Approach?
Before we move on to discuss the impact and importance of student-centric learning approaches, let us first understand what this approach really stands for.
So, student-centric learning is a contemporary learning approach, which is basically about shifting the focus from conventional teacher-centric learning to a learning method that is based on the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students. One of the primary goals of this approach is to make every student feel valued while allowing them to learn at a pace most suited to them. The idea is to create an environment that embraces children’s uniqueness and acknowledges their diverse experiences.
Why is Student-Centric Learning Gaining So Much Momentum?
- Helps Instill Global Competence:
The 21st-century educational framework has evolved in such a manner that textbook-based learning and mugging up has taken a backseat. Needless to say, today’s world of education is highly demanding to a point where the focus is not just on scoring well in examinations and passing with flying colors but also on meaningful learning that can prepare children for a solid future.
To seamlessly achieve the latter, we at Gurukul The School are attempting to mould students into global humans who can “think globally and act locally.” Here, our student-centric model comes to help by ensuring that teaching at our school doesn’t remain confined to textbook-based knowledge but also comprises practical, real-world insights.
We have seen how a student-centric approach helps instill children with diverse perspectives, cultural experiences, and an awareness of global issues. It helps in the development of open-minded individuals ready to engage in a globalized world.
- Improves Student Engagement:
One of the leading benefits of a student-centric learning approach is the shift from monologues to dialogues. It is a known fact that student-centric learning ensures improved student engagement. Since in a student-centric setting, children are aware that the teaching methodologies are customized to suit their individual needs, they are desirous of going out of the way to learn, ask questions, and share insights. Once children adopt this new and improved way of learning, they head towards becoming better communicators too.
- Ensures Skill Development of Children:
One of the reasons behind Gurukul The School being recognized as one of the top 10 CBSE schools in Ghaziabad, is also because of our “Ye School Sochta Hai” Ideology. As a part of this agenda, we have laid out our student-centric learning methodologies across many levels of skill development, including leadership, accountability, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication. This helps shape their minds, decisions, and learning abilities in a far better way.
Conclusion
John Dewey, a famous American philosopher and psychologist, once said, “Education is not preparation for life, education is life itself.” The words ring so true even in today’s dynamically changing world. When education is the very purpose of life and our being, how can we look away from investing in the art of teaching and learning?
At Gurukul The School, a lot of this is achieved by periodically investing in curriculum building where we make it a point to not lose track of celebrating a student-centered approach. We have derived this approach by putting sufficient thought with respect to the children’s age groups and heterogeneous mental levels. Through this blog post today, we would like to share with you all that our student-centric approach has proven to be significantly beneficial in the personality and holistic development of our students, which would have not been possible in the case of traditional pedagogy alone.
By prioritizing the student-centric approach at our school, we focus on delivering more of individualized, engaging, and empowering learning experiences to our pupils. This helps in preparing students for not only academic success but also builds in them the necessary 21st-century skills and mindset that’s needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world. In essence, embracing student-centric approaches is not just a trend; it's a transformative journey toward creating passionate, self-directed learners ready to shape the future.