| Each of
our four branches has a Montessori. They equipped with very
modern facilities that include playgrounds toys and sea-saws.
Multi-age grouping
Children are grouped in mixed ages and abilities in 2 year span.
There is constant interaction, problem solving, child to child
teaching, and socialization. Children are challenged according
to their ability and never bored.
Work centres/Environment
The environment is arranged according to subject area, and children
are always free to move around the room instead of staying at
desks. There is no limit to how long a child can work with a
piece of material. At any one time in a day all subjects – maths,
language, science, social studies, R.M.E, art, music etc. are
being studied at all levels.
Teaching method “Teach
by teaching not by correcting”
There are no papers turned back with red mark and corrections.
Instead the child’s effort and work is respected as it is. The
teacher, through extensive observation and record keeping, plans
individual projects to enable each child to learn what he needs
in order to improve.
Teaching ratio (1:12)
Except for infant/toddler groups, the teaching ratio is one
trained Montessori teacher and one non-teaching aide to 12 children.
Rather than lecturing to large or small groups of children,
the teacher teaches one child at a time and oversees twelve
children working on a broad array of tasks. The teacher does
not make assignments or dictate what to study or read, nor does
she set a time as to how far a child follows an interest.
Learning styles
In Datus, all kinds of intelligence and style of learning are
natured; musical, interpersonal, intuitive and the traditional
linguistic and logical aspects – mathematical (reading, writing
and math).
Assesment
There are no grades, or other forms of reward or punishment.
Assessment is by portfolio and the teacher’s observation and
record keeping.
Character Education
Education of character is considered equal with academic education.
Children learning to take care of themselves, the environment,
each other, – cooking, cleaning, building, gardening, moving,
gracefully, speaking politely, being considerate and helpful,
doing social work in the community etc.
Facilities
From very reliable and specialist manufactures, our equipment
including computers are also continually and updated to be abreast
with the ever changing education world.
Equipment are carefully chosen for effective child development
and safety.
Schedule
The Nursery is for children aged 1 –5 years is opened 5 days
per week. This runs throughout the year except school approved
holidays and general holidays. Opening hours are from 7 a.m.
to 2 p.m. after school care are also run after 2 p.m. |
