Foundational Stage in the New Education Policy- NEP 2020

Foundational Stage in the New Education Policy

The NEP 2020 is built on the foundational pillars of Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability and Accountability. The New Education Policy emphasizes to ensure universal access to high-quality ECCE across the country in a phased manner. The new school structure by NEP2020 includes the newly added Foundational Stage for the first five years of the school life i.e. ages three to five years. This subsumes the first two years of the erstwhile primary stage. Therefore, the Foundational Stage comprises of three years of pre-primary i.e. Nursery, Junior KG and Senior KG along with the two years of primary i.e. Classes I & II. 

 

Vision of ECCE:

 

 ‘ECCE ideally consists of flexible, multifaceted, multilevel, play-based, activity-based, and discovery-based learning about, e.g., alphabets, languages, numbers, counting, colours, shapes, indoor and outdoor play, puzzles and logical thinking, problem solving, drawing/painting and other visual art, craft, drama and puppetry, music and movement.’- NEP2020

 

Expanding this vision, Sattva Vikas School takes care that children in their foundational years are given full freedom to explore their surroundings and learn at their own pace. Ample care is taken that their talents and interests are nurtured and motivated for ‘Out of the Box’ thinking. The Multifaceted learning approach is implemented wherein the 3R’s of learning-Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are given justice. The designing of the core curriculum of the foundational years integrates the 5C’s- communication skills, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and character building. Sattva Campus enables uninterrupted exploration, play and learning. Sattva corridors and outdoor spaces are valued just as highly as formal classrooms, and the designing of this space allows our Sattvites to move freely between the two and have free access to stimulating resources, as they cannot be the owner of their learning journey without this.

 

Sattva Vikas Best CBSE School in Ahmedabad aims to ensure that our Sattvites feel safe, secure, accepted and respected, have good and balanced nutrition, inculcate healthy habits, hygiene practices, develop self-help skills and sound language. Emphasis is laid upon skills of communication and expression and discovery-based learning. During the Early childhood education, Sattva mentors provide crucial stimulation and guidance during the time in which a child’s brain is forming faster than any other period of life. These are the formative years when the foundation for physical, cognitive, socio-emotional and language development is laid. Sattva Classrooms ensure optimum physical and motor development of children as per their potential, foster sensory and cognitive abilities of children by providing engaging, participative and stimulating activities. It also promotes development of pre-social skills and social competence along with children’s emotional wellbeing and prepares children for formal learning in the school.

 

Sattva Classroom reinforces the use of mother tongue as the medium of instruction in the early years so that language facilitates learning and not become an impediment to it. When mother tongue is the medium of instruction it helps children learn other languages easily and develops a well-defined personal, social, and cultural identity. Sattva educators remain bilingual by using child’s home and local language in the class. We have laid foundations of holistic, fun-filled, stress-free, uniform, child-centered learning for all early learners of foundational stage. The Kinder-garten section at Sattva Vikas School is the right place to begin

 

360 degree learning.

 

NEP(National Education Policy)

National Education Policy

India’s first Education Policy was passed and implemented in 1986. After thirty-four years, the National Education Policy (NEP) for India has been updated, revised and approved on 29th July 2020. It is a comprehensive framework for primary to higher education as well as vocational training in both rural and urban India. The policy signifies a huge milestone for India’s Education system, which will certainly make India an attractive destination for higher education world-wide.

The policy is based on the pillars of ‘Access, Equity, Quality, Affordability, Accountability’ and is bound to transform India into a vibrant knowledge hub. By including all layers of the country, the policy aims to intensify the concept of ‘One-India’ building a strong bond and connection within the country.

 

The Key Takeaways are:

 

New pedagogical and curricular structure of school education (5+3+3+4).

Foundational stage (5) multilevel, play/activity-based learning

Preparatory Stage (3) play, discovery, and activity-based and interactive classroom learning

Middle Stage (3) experiential learning in the sciences, mathematics, arts, social sciences, and humanities

Secondary Stage (4) multidisciplinary study, greater critical thinking, flexibility and student choice of subjects

Talking more about the possible changes in Secondary Stage that is for class 9 to 12 are:

 

A. system of annual/semester system where students will be allowed to take Board Exams twice in an academic year/modular Board Exams could be developed so that the pressure from exams is better distributed

 

B. All subjects and corresponding assessments, beginning with mathematics, could be offered at two levels, with students doing some of their subjects at the standard level and some at a higher level; and Board exams in certain subjects could be redesigned to have two parts – one part of an objective type with multiple-choice questions and the other of a descriptive type.

 

C. 360-degree Assessment Report Card which means it will be comprehensive based on Skill + Capabilities and  Academic + Practical + Curricular will be given equal footing. The criteria’s for evaluation process includes First Self-Assessment by the student, Second by Peers and Third by Teachers

 

D. This policy includes basis of holistic approach which means the student can choose the subject of his interest. There will be no separations between arts, commerce and sciences, and students will be allowed to pick their own subjects for the Board Examinations based on their interests.

 

E. Sanskrit will be offered at each level of education. Other classical language +literatures will also be available as optional.

 

F.And for those students who are creative and do something out- of- the -box for them ACADEMIC BANK OF CREDITS have been introduced. Here the students can take a sabbatical (study leave) for a year and start back from where they had left and continue with the course.

 

Bring transformation in education system as per NEP 2020 might be new for other schools but Sattva Vikas, being one of the best schools in Ahmedabad with a belief that ‘When a society changes, so then must its tools’ and so it refashions itself as aggressively as the digital technology that is causing it so much angst.

 

Sattva Vikas School has always been very quick in accepting the reality of today’s times and pioneered well to adapt modern teaching styles that are informal and active that create a collaborative environment, which is designed not only for the knowledge consumers but also for the knowledge creators. Sattva Vikas School, as a renowned institute is well aware that ‘Students have a mind like a sponge’. They absorb everything- so why not expose them to multitude of mediums and opportunities? So Sattva has steered away from the outdated obsolete methods of teaching using only a blackboard, chalk & duster since day one.  Our Mentor Teachers focus on physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of students. Along with excelling in academics, students are encouraged to engage with others at an intellectual level. For instance, Art & Craft is integrated with core subjects such as Maths, Science, English, and Social studies to deliver a fun learning experience to students. Library is not just a place to read books. Instead, various language development activities, such as extempore, story writing, and role play, are organized for students. Sattva Vikas Best CBSE School in Ahmedabad justifies it name, with an aim of ‘Sab ka Vikas’- each child is learning and blossoming and moving towards his\ her milestone with utter joy and satisfaction.

How To Manage Exam Stress

How To Manage Exam Stress

What do you think; is the school identified with its building? A school is identified with what is happening within it. And when I talk about Sattva Vikas school, my school surpasses everything as it is a culmination of various dynamic things happening; keeping us zestful and infused with energy for leaning and understanding something new. I am Hayati from Grade 9 and I would like to share what I feel my school is all about..

 

In Sattva Vikas we are never refered as students; we are referred as learners. As we are into a never ending learning process, be it academic, morality or mannerisms. We are equipped with a vivacious batch of teachers who are just working to make our learning a smooth sail and yeah to mention if we encounter any hurdle, we are taken care of in the most compassionate way. My school teachers have put tremendous efforts to build a comforting ambience in school and even during online sessions. My school prefers us to sit with our uniforms on as it gives a more disciplined feeling. My teachers not only arrange the events but also encourage each one of us to participate with enthusiasm. Sattva knows the importance of taking creative and constructive gaps and that is why Sattva conducts art sessions, yoga and dance session for fitness and workout, music classes and much more. Indeed, nothing can stop  Team Sattva or Sattvites. There is no stopping and looking back for my school. My school is always about looking forward and adapting to the new things happening around.  

 

My school doesn’t want us to be stressed out and take studies as a burden instead our teachers try their best to change our perspective towards studies as more of fun than burden. The methodology of teaching and techniques to solve all our doubts makes online learning no less than physical learning. 

 

It’s not over yet; Sattva has also utilized technology in the most perfect and efficient way. Cisco WebEx for classes, Google Classroom for submitting the assignments and projects, Videos supporting the new concepts, and even sometimes Live Quizzes. All of this makes it really very interesting and exciting to study. We don’t have any barrier in the time framework for clearing a doubt and this helps Sattva’s learners gain concept clarity and understanding. We have our Podclass for each subject which enables quicker solution to our doubts at any time of the day and so we are indirectly connected to our teachers for any time of the day. And that makes MY SATTVA- The best school!! 

It’s really important to trust the school authority with your future, and I can proudly say that I do trust Sattva Vikas with my upcoming days. My school encourages me to explore and share, generates curiosity and teaches me to be independent. And I think these are the key points for a bright future, aren’t they? And one more brownie point to add- not missing out on my virtual platform- SATTVA’s very own Radio Station.. Here we  get a chance to express our ideas, thereby giving me  opportunity to overcome  stage fear. Radio Sattva 20.03 gives me a chance to be vocal about my views.

 

And in the end I know MY SATTVA is one-stop institution for instilling in me, the right values, correct approach and the most promising career.

 

Love You Sattva- The Best CBSE School in Ahmedabad!!

What do you think is the school identified with its building?

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What do you think is the school identified with its building

A school is identified with what is happening within it. And when I talk about Sattva Vikas school, my school surpasses everything as it is a culmination of various dynamic things happening; keeping us zestful and infused with energy for learning and understanding something new. I am Hayati from Grade 9 and I would like to share what I feel my school is all about.

 

In Sattva Vikas we are never referred as students; we are referred as learners. As we are into a never ending learning process, be it academic, morality or mannerisms. We are equipped with a vivacious batch of teachers who are just working to make our learning a smooth sail and yeah to mention if we encounter any hurdle, we are taken care of in the most compassionate way. My school teachers have put tremendous efforts to build a comforting ambience in school and even during online sessions. My school prefers us to sit with our uniforms on as it gives a more disciplined feeling. My teachers not only arrange the events but also encourage each one of us to participate with enthusiasm. Sattva knows the importance of taking creative and constructive gaps and that is why Sattva conducts art sessions, yoga and dance session for fitness and workout, music classes and much more. Indeed, nothing can stop Team Sattva or Sattvites. There is no stopping and looking back for my school. My school is always about looking forward and adapting to the new things happening around.

 

My school doesn’t want us to be stressed out and take studies as a burden instead our teachers try their best to change our perspective towards studies as more of fun than burden. The methodology of teaching and techniques to solve all our doubts makes online learning no less than physical learning.

 

It’s not over yet; Sattva has also utilized technology in the most perfect and efficient way. Cisco WebEx for classes, Google Classroom for submitting the assignments and projects, Videos supporting the new concepts, and even sometimes Live Quizzes. All of this makes it really very interesting and exciting to study. We don’t have any barrier in the time framework for clearing doubt and this helps Sattva’s learners gain concept clarity and understanding. We have our Podclass for each subject which enables quicker solution to our doubts at any time of the day and so we are indirectly connected to our teachers for any time of the day. And that makes MY SATTVA- The best CBSE school in Ahmedabad!!

 

It’s really important to trust the school authority with your future, and I can proudly say that I do trust Sattva Vikas with my upcoming days. My school encourages me to explore and share, generates curiosity and teaches me to be independent. And I think these are the key points for a bright future, aren’t they? And one more brownie point to add- not missing out on my virtual platform- SATTVA’s very own Radio Station.. Here we get a chance to express our ideas, thereby giving me opportunity to overcome stage fear. Radio Sattva 20.03 gives me a chance to be vocal about my views.

 

And in the end I know MY SATTVA is one-stop institution for instilling in me, the right values, correct approach and the most promising career.

 

Love You Sattva- The Best School!!

Canteen of Sattva Vikas School

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Canteen of Sattva Vikas School

Nutrition is vital at every age. We as children require proper nutrients, to stay healthy and strong. It helps us establish a foundation for healthy eating practice and nutritional knowledge that we as children can relate throughout our life. I still remember, my grandmother had told me,

 

“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.”

 

I believe this till date. The environment of a school can certainly exert a strong influence on a student’s food decisions. In order to facilitate students to make more healthy food choices and to develop healthy eating habits, it is essential that the school’s food environment is healthy. But when I joined Sattva Vikas School, I wondered if I would get a healthy choice of food here, same as my home. I also consider,

 

“Healthy school lunch means students are getting the nourishment they need to power their minds and bodies to learn.”

 

Satisfying all my curiosities and worries, when I visited the canteen of Sattva Vikas School, I was extremely happy. Sattva’s environment is surely promising the same. The canteen is spacious and welcoming. There is an easy entry and exit way to the canteen so as to evade chaotic rush by the students. A proper placement of dine in tables is made so as to make the Sattvites feel comfortable for the meal. The kitchen area is also preserved well and clean . It is very extensive and ventilated. Students’ tastes and healthy habits are kept in consideration for the meal’s menu. The food is prepared in Indian traditional vessels, not forgetting about our traditional Indian culture. The canteen staff is also very cooperative and courteous with the students. The quality of the food-stuff and the conduct of the canteen staff are checked regularly.

 

I am a hygiene freak. My Senior Kg teacher once told me, ‘Keep the surroundings pure and clean, the hygiene will keep you healthy, physically and mentally.’ Of course, when it comes to sustain hygiene, Sattva Vikas Best CBSE school in Ahmedabad sets health and hygiene as  its first priority.
Thank you so much Sattva for everything! 

Don’t Let the Bag be a Drag on Health

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Don’t Let the Bag be a Drag on Health

Don’t Let the Bag be a Drag on Health As per the policy the maximum weight of the school bags has been capped at 10% of the student’s weight. In addition to this, students below Class 2 will not be given any homework as per the proposal of the new policy.

 

But this ‘Policy on School Bag 20’ is not something new for Sattva Vikas School. Sattva Vikas as the progressive “Hi-Tech School” was the first in Ahmedabad to introduce a new model of schooling with the motto ‘No Bags , No Homework and No Tuition’ while many schools in Ahmedabad are still lagging in educational performance by following the stereotype of the hard-working, rote memorization, myopic tunnel vision, work ethics. Whereas, Sattva Vikas is leading in child centric and child friendly pedagogies. 

 

Sattva Vikas School aims at building awareness in its students and creating the knowledge base needed to be insightful thinkers, harness the multiple intelligences in every learner and cater to the diverse interests and abilities by always seeking new tools that support teaching in the best possible way.

 

As a renowned institute our commitment towards quality and smart education come with ‘CARE’ as every child is special for us. Sattva has a goal of providing the holistic education and circulating the best learning among children without putting any pressure or burden by ‘Smart Teaching for Smart Generation’

 

Students here are fully nurtured and guided to complete their learning process on their own in the school itself, hence not carrying the burden of bags at home.

 

Sattva believes that ‘Books were never supposed to be a burden which students and parents would grow to resent’, so venture of remedial classes, also has been initiated to lay the foundation for pupils’ life-long learning, which helps students develop positive attitudes and values. This prepares our Sattvites for future studies and career. In short Sattva Vikas School  Best CBSE school in Ahmedabad endeavours to make its students independent and self-reliant learners marching ahead with confidence.

 

Excellence is about being the best, and Sattva stands by it by delivering what it always does, ‘Quality Education’.