Innovative learning

Most educational institutions are run on commercial basis. Besides, there is parental demand to force-teach the child by conventional method of rote-learning. The SCK is strongly opposed to rote-learning, and absolutely opposed to use of force or threatening punishment. We rather encourage child’s own initiative and instill interest in learning and enquiry.

The child is encouraged to try and find a solution by its own efforts. Correction is done by affirmative expression. The SCK’s philosophy is to allow the child time to think and try to solve problems. A supervisory assistant is provided in case help is needed. But the assistant is only a helper, not “teacher” in this system. The SCK’s philosophy is to encourage the child to apply her/ his mind and therefore the emphasis is on showering praise, by pointing out to her/his originality and initiative in doing things.

This basic method of allowing the child to participate in learning, rather than sit and be at the receiving end, the SCK has helped to inculcate confidence and spirit of freedom to enquire and excite the young mind. In turn, quite often we the assistants have actually learned new ways of doing things from the youngsters. Observing the child’s behaviour is an extremely rewarding experience.

The SCK underlines the importance of learning: English and Hindi.