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Objective of the Learning Engagement:  Students will understand the benefits of yoga for physical and mental health. Students will practice yoga under the guidance of their peers. Details of the Learning Engagement: In the lesson, the class began with a brief discussion on the importance of physical fitness and mental well-being, introducing yoga as a method to achieve both. A student, who had prepared a PPT, presented the key benefits of yoga, including flexibility, strength, stress relief, and mental clarity, using visuals and simple explanations. The presentation was interactive, with students asking questions. Following this, the same student led a live demonstration of basic yoga poses such as Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana), Tree Pose (Vrikshasana) explaining correct alignment and breathing techniques. Students were encouraged to ask questions and clarify doubts during the demonstration. Impact of the engagement on students and reflection as a teacher:...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: Unfurling the SOI of Unit: "Logic helps in simplification and representation to understand the interconnectedness." Details of the Learning Engagement: In our latest unit in MYP 3 Mathematics, we unveiled the Statement of Inquiry, guiding our  students to explore the pivotal turning points in human history that have influenced the way we perceive and apply mathematical principles. Inquiry Question: With just the ten symbols, we can write any rational number imaginable. But why these particular symbols? Why ten of them? And why do we arrange them the way we do? Dive into the fascinating world of numerical systems! The students were treated to a captivating video that delved into the History of Numbers, revealing the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations that have shaped our understanding of mathematics.  Students were then divided into small groups, each tasked with researching a specific numerical system, such as Roman, Egyp...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: To understand current, voltage and resistance. To enable the students to differentiate between current and voltage. Details of the Learning Engagement: Voltage and current: As a part of science curriculum, students have been learning about electricity and magnetism. For engaging the students to effectively understand current, voltage and resistance, a kinesthetic activity was planned. The entire class was asked to stand in a circle/closed loop representing a circuit, with two of the students playing the role of the terminals of the battery. Method: Activity 1: To understand current: The student portraying as the negative terminal of the battery was handed over a piece of paper which they had to pass from one another showing the flow of electrons from the negative terminal to the positive terminal and the stopwatch was switched on to record the time. Once the piece of paper reached the student representing the positive terminal the stopwatch was ...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: Learning Objectives:  Understand the motivations and feelings of a character from the text. .  Analyze the character of Ed Boone deeply.  Discuss the situations from another character’s perspective.  Understand the difference between a close-ended and an open-ended Question.  Form open-ended questions. Details of the Learning Engagement: Activity Description: Students were asked to write that one burning question that they would want to ask the character named Ed Boone from the novel ‘The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night Time’. Ed Boone is the protagonist’s father in the novel. While the students came up with their questions, they were also taught how to come up with a good open-ended question instead of a question that required a yes/no answer. After this, the students uploaded their questions on a padlet. Some Questions that the students came up with are shared here: Link to the document: https://drive.google.com...

  Objective of the Learning Engagement: To analyze 4 different characters using a Visible Thinking routine.  To be able to identify 3 character traits per character and find supporting evidence for justification.  To be able to comment on language and authorial choices. Details of the Learning Engagement: Character Wheel Activity: As a part of the English curriculum, students of Grade 8 have been doing an analytical study of the novel 'The Curious Incident of a Dog in the Night Time' written by Mark Haddon. In order to do an analysis of some characters from the novel, the students worked on a visible-thinking routine called the Character Wheel. In this activity, the students were divided into 4 mixed ability groups of 3 - 4 students each. Each group was asked to select a representative. The group representatives chose the character they will be working on through a draw of lots system. Each group was given a printed format of a character wheel.  The students were giv...

Objective of the Learning E ngagement: Applications of static current Details of the Learning Engagement: Every student possesses a unique learning style, akin to the distinctiveness of fingerprints. Recognizing this diversity is crucial for educators aiming to effectively reach every student in their class. Differentiated instruction, a method tailored to accommodate individual learning needs, offers a promising solution. Implementing differentiated instruction involves adapting teaching approaches to suit diverse student needs, whether by employing varied instructional techniques for the same material or adjusting lesson difficulty levels based on individual abilities. By catering to different learning styles—be it visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or linguistic—teachers can foster inclusive learning environments. Moreover, differentiation acknowledges that students vary in their requirements for teacher support, allowing for flexible arrangements such as individual work, group collabor...

Objective of the Learning Engagement:  Exploring and understanding static electricity Details of the Learning Engagement: Students were asked to explore and research about static electricity and represent their understanding pictorially. Impact of the engagement on students and reflection as a teacher: Students were very excited when they understood various real-life phenomenon happening due to static electricity. They also understood the applications of static electricity. - Dr Meetu Aggarwal

Objective of the Learning Engagement: Understanding elements of realism through realistic paintings Details of the Learning Engagement: The Performing Art Gallery The class is divided in groups of five. We look at realistic paintings from 1800-1900. Carefully observe the quality of them. Try to recreate the paintings in groups and present it. Paintings : Impact of the engagement on students and reflection as a teacher: The exercise not only opened up a conversation on elements of realism but also enabled the learners to look at realism as a movement which connected drama of the everyday life and visual art. While embodying the images, learners asked questions about context, time period, clothing and various other aspects which were portrayed in the painting. -Anannya And Sukriti

Concours Romain Roland: Prayatna Educational Society (in collaboration with Alliance Française Rouen, France) offer every year an opportunity to students of French in India to participate in Concours Romain Roland across the country. Objective of Event:  The exam focuses on testing overall skills of the student: reading, writing, knowledge of French Grammar, Vocabulary, sentence formation and culture and civilization. Purpose of Participation:  Participating in such competition gives students a chance to learn about the French culture, traditions, cuisine and acquire knowledge about the country. Details: Our students of French in Pathways School, Noida participated this year in the competition, on Monday 4th September 2023. Across Grades 7 to 11, 58 students took part in the State level of the competition: They were divided in to 3 levels: A1, A2 and B1. Beside the medals, the first 3 positions of every level will be participating later in the National level & will stand a...

Objective of the Learning Engagement: To comprehend how to construct a meaningful statement of inquiry. Details of the Learning Engagement:  Forming a Statement of Inquiry (SOI) is a vital component of an inquiry-based learning strategy that fosters critical thinking and comprehension of a central theme. The concept of a Statement of Inquiry (SOI) and its importance in guiding the learning process was introduced at the start of the activity. The students were told that the SOI should be clear and concise. Students then worked in small groups to reassemble the jumbled words into a meaningful sentence. They then shared their understanding of the SOI's with their peers .Students were also asked to identify the key concept, related concept, and the global context given in the SOI. Impact of the engagement on students and my reflection as a teacher: This engaging activity develops students' comprehension and analytical skills while also encouraging teamwork and critical thinking. St...

Reinforcing command terms in a Middle Years Programme (MYP) science class can be an engaging and effective way to help students understand their meanings and apply them correctly. Incorporating activities with pictures related to command terms can enhance visual learning and make the concepts more accessible. GRADE 8E students, played the game of Command Term Picture Sorting. The cohort was divided into two teams. A set of pictures related to various command terms (e.g., "describe," "compare," "evaluate," "justify," etc.) were prepared. Each team was provided with picture cards and a set of command terms with its meaning. Students had to correctly match the command terms with the pictures that best represent their meanings. This activity reinforces their understanding of each command term in a practical context. Not only students were able to understand the precise meaning of the command term, but this activity build collaborative skills while wo...