Foundation

The Jiva Public School was established in 1994 with the objective of providing education in more meaningful ways.

At Jiva, your child is at the center of all learning activity and has access to resources through which skills are easy to learn, communication is set up, and opinions and ideas are shared. The focus is on learning, not on teaching. It is the teacher’s duty to ensure that learning takes place in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning -- one which is friendly, non- threatening, full of activities and provides opportunities for interaction and self-expression.

To achieve this, the school adopted a teaching methodology that offeres students a chance to do well academically, and simultaneously learn values and lifelong skills in learning as per their nature.

Unique learning styles

The goal of successful learning is to identify the strengths and weaknesses of each student and to build on them. Jiva’s small-sized classes enable teachers to give adequate time to each learner. Further, the use of special learner profiles helps identify the nature of each student, and guides learners toward self-understanding, self-improvement, and appropriate career paths.

Activity based Instruction

In order to help students attain their true potentials, Jiva teachers make extensive use of stimulating learning activities that encourage students to interact closely with their peers, the teacher, and their environment. These activities also encompass multi-sensory learning styles to develop the visual, auditory, and kinesthetic faculties of students. Such co-operative learning methods help to maximize interactivity, and strengthen teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Beyond the Classroom

Learning is not confined to the walls of the Jiva School. Even the homework encourages students to explore their world, and to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in class. For example, students might have to calculate the average weekly expenditure of their home and then draft a budget or interview people in their neighborhood to learn about civic issues. This hands-on style of education triggers quantum learning, making learning a pleasure rather than a punishment.

Partners in Learning

Creating an atmosphere for effective learning is not just the job of the teacher. It requires a collaborative effort among parents, teachers and administrators. To this end, Jiva carries out a number of special programs that foster a learning community, significantly extending and reinforcing successful climates for learning.