Gurukul School

1. Try to connect the bookish things to practical life

   Sometimes students find it very difficult to understand the use of any particular topic. This make them disinterested and bored. So it’s important for a teacher to tell students the practical applications of the things he/she is teaching. 

2. Make small groups

   Making students work in group is a great way of keeping them interested. Children love working with friends, so when they are put in a group for say any assignment or to make a presentation, they put in more effort and enjoy the process of learning. 

3. Utilize technology

   You must use technology if its available into your teaching plan. Technologies like a projector shows students the visual aspect of any particular lesson. We all are aware of the fact that the students are fascinated by modern technologies, so incorporating technology into the classroom teaching is a perfect way to make students remain glued to the class lesson. 

4. Try to teach in different ways

   When you teach students in the same way day in and day out, students tend to get disinterested very quickly. So to have an enjoyable atmosphere, it’s imperative to alter your teaching style now and then. 

5. Be stringent be class discipline

   You must know how to draw a balance between friendliness and discipline in the classroom. Being too friendly with students can make the classroom look like a fish market. You must make sure that discipline is maintained throughout the class hour. This will help you in keeping students in their toes. 

6. Try to make your teaching more discussion oriented rather than lecture

   Subjects like History and Literature can be very boring if teachers just gives lectures for 40-50 minutes continuously. One way of making this subjects interesting is by allowing students to participate in the class lessons. This can be done by constant asking of questions or giving them backstories. 

7. Don’t remain static and teach

   When you sit in a chair or stand in one place for the whole class period, you just give students the opportunity to dose off. Using all the corners of a classroom will ensure all the students are active. Teachers are always told to move and use hand gestures while teaching in order to keep students’ eyelids moving. 

The right school for your child can make all the difference in his or her successful academic career. The good news is that there are many options in education beyond the public school down the street today. The bad news is that the abundance of options often leaves parents in a quandary over how to choose the best school for their children. It is important to know what to look for in a school to ensure your child receives the best possible education for his specific needs. In some cases, that might indeed be the public school down the street, while other children may need a different environment to facilitate their learning process most effectively.

Factors to Consider when Selecting a School

Finding a Good Fit

• What you want your child to learn (specific subject matter, level of academic difficulty) 
• How your child learns best (particular learning style, challenges) 
• Social needs (level of contact with peers) 
• Practical matters (scheduling, extracurricular activities, etc.)

Choosing a Focus

Check Out Scores

Make a List

Pay a Visit

Ask Questions

1. How are teachers trained, supported and monitored?
2. How are behavior problems handled at the school?
3. How much homework is given to students?

Talk to Parents, Students

Sit Down with the Principal

Check Out a Parent-teacher Association Meeting

Trust Your Gut

1. Location of the school

   It’s important to choose a school which is located in the vicinity of the place you reside. Whether you look from the physical or mental aspect, it’s not good for a student to spend 3-4 hours every day on the road. If there are no schools present within your vicinity then it’s better to get enrolled in a school with a hostel. 

2. Cleanliness and First Aid

   You must look for a school which gives priority to cleanliness and hygiene. The school surroundings along with classrooms, corridors and toilets must be neat and clean always. Also the school must have adequate first aid boxes to cater to the needs of the students when there is minor cuts and accidents. 

3. Infrastructure

   The school you are enrolling your child to should have a good infrastructure. The rooms must be well ventilated and spacious. Important rooms like libraries, auditorium and indoor playing rooms is a necessity these days. Look for schools offers transportation facilities in the form of school buses. 

4. Student teacher ratio

   It becomes difficult for a teacher to teach over 35-40 students irrespective of how good he or she is. You should look for schools having a large number of quality faculties having proper training degrees. An ideal school would have 1 teacher for around every 20 children. It’s not good when a class 7-8 teacher takes kindergarten classes. 

5. School must give priority to language and mathematics

   From the very early age itself, a child must be exposed to language and mathematics as much as possible. The school must adopt interesting and enjoyable methods to teach students about the concepts of math and expose them to words. The reading, writing and thinking ability of a child can be greatly affected by the presence or absence of proper tools to impart them knowledge about grammar and math. 

6. Presence of extracurricular activities

   Extracurricular activities play an important role in shaping up the leadership and social skills of a child. Creative art, dance, music or outdoor sports sessions can help students nurture their intuitive and intellectual skills. Extracurricular activities brings freshness in the minds of the children which further helps in enhancing their interest in academics. You must select a school who gives importance to extra-curricular activities. 

7. Atmosphere of the school

   It’s imperative especially for young kids to start the process of learning amidst a friendly and cordial environment. The teachers must be approachable and the school must not be very rigid. You should also look for schools which are well guarded and have guards all the time at the gate.