Learning for Life ( LFL)

Learning for Life ( LFL) is the part of our unique curriculum to provide meaningful education to our students. It incorporates four main aspects of life which will transform a student into a successful professional and a good human being as well during adulthood. These are Knowledge,  Values,  Skills & Discipline. It prepares the students to successfully face the challenges of life.

The focus areas for achieving Learning for Life goals are Academics, Social, Ethical & Character development, Critical & Creative thinking, Decision making & Conflict resolution,  Interpersonal relationships, Life skills,  Self-esteem,  Writing skills & Language development & Physical fitness.

We achieve our LFL goals through interactive class room lectures, discussions, Teaching Learning Materials and activity based learning. For example, let the students demonstrate their knowledge/skills by engaging them in different situations/ activities and apply it. This will develop decision making skills & self-confidence in the students. 

Hence, we conclude that the main purpose of education is all round development of the students and not just scoring excellent percentage of marks or grades.

Basic Life Skills Curriculum

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Today around us we find people leading unhappy life inspite of being successful. Why ? World Happiness Index is the indicator of Happiness Level in various countries. In this article we will relate 'Success with Happiness' with Basic Life Skills one should have. It must be developed right from  the early years of the age.                                                                                                                                                                                                            

What are Life Skills ?  Life Skills are psycho-social competencies of an individual needed to lead a happier and successful life. These Life Skills help us to develop Personal, Interpersonal and Thinking skills because our life is made up of Self, Others and Challenges.

The Basic Life Skills Curriculum is divided into three main categories: 

1. Self- awareness skills: This topic covers better understanding of yourself through skills like Stress Management, Self- Control, Positive thinking, Self - esteem & Ethics.

2. Inter- Personal skills :This topic helps how to get along better with others through skills like Empathy, Listening, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Handling disputes, Interpersonal relationships,  and Confident communication. 

                                                                                                                           

3. Thinking skills :This topic covers how to cope with difficulties in life through skills like Goal setting, Decision making,  Problem solving,  Critical & Creative thinking, Resilience (bouncing back from adversity).                                                                                                                                             

How to Implement Basic Life Skills Curriculum?

It is the most challenging tasks for the schools. Mostly experts say that Values can not be taught but  Copied. The best thing is to have mentors as role models. However, we can implement life skills through the following actions:   

i)  Discussions.  ii)  Activities   iii) Group-work 

                                                                                                                                                 

How to Choose Best Schools ?

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 Best schools Don't Just Teach. They Inspire.

It is the well- coordinated efforts between the Teachers, Parents and the Students which result into higher achievements in all respects.  The school environment plays an important role in nurturing the holistic development of the students. As the saying goes," If a flower fails to blossom, you don't fix the flower but the environment".  Education is the Responsibility to educate one and all. 

By & large the Best Schools have the following Primary Characteristics :  

1. Quality of guidance & follow-up from School Management with Inspirational Leadership par Excellence.

2. Effective Coordination between Parents, Teachers and Students by putting up equal efforts because it is the question of Shaping the Future of your Child.   

3. Creative Curriculum covering  three important elements of Quality Education  

a) Knowledge 

b) Values

c) Skills 

4. Innovative Teaching Ideas & Activities for Innovative Education.

5. School Environment includes Security, Discipline, Hygiene, & Care for well- being of students.   

The Result of the Best Schools is the "All round Positive Growth in your Child."

How to implement Value Based Education?

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We all know about Value Based Education and its necessity to develop life skills in the students. A lot of online discussions have been carried out across the world through national & international webinars. But question which remains unanswered is how to implement it in our schools ? What  curriculum should we adhere to ? Can we teach values by books ? If not, then what should be our course of action.

No doubt, teaching life skills is the most challenging task as compared to gaining knowledge & skills because the later can be accessed  and learnt from various sources. What about values & life skills ? Just reading will not do or attempting a question paper on values or life skills will not solve the purpose. Then what ? 

This is the first time that a time- tested Model on the implementation of Value Based Education is being shared.

First & fore- most requirement is of Mentor who has already experienced these life skills in his life. Secondly, teachers & parents to be role-models. The kids are copy-cats or imitators.  Through observational learning, they will behave same way as parents behave. Thirdly, the school must have a creative curriculum. 

Every day in the morning after prayers have a circle-time for 20 to 30 min.  This circle - time should be productive as kids will learn life skills.

Divide the life skills into 6 parts as follows. Take each life skill every day.

1. On Mondays take Good Manners 

2. On Tuesdays take Good Habits

3. On Wednesdays take theme - based role plays like sharing & caring, tree plantation,  water conservation , cleanliness drive , waste segregation etc. 

4. On Thursdays take Moral stories telling.

5. On Fridays take Quiz on General Knowledge or Experiential Learning Activities. 

6. On Saturdays conduct Yoga Exercises.

The purpose will only be achieved if every student is involved turn by turn individually or in a group. It should be fun based learning.

This way the future generation will be educated and ethically, socially & morally strong  human beings as well.

School Reviews & Feedback.

  

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1. "A big thank you to all Step One School members & staff for giving my son such a great start in his life . He has progressed so well ..."

SIMRAN, MOTHER OF STEPIAN DEV SAINI

Dated: 25th Jan 2019

2.  Dear Step One Team,

"We would like to say thanks from the bottom of our heart. Technology has made it easier for students to learn with devices new, but nothing can come close to the experience of being taught by an inspirational teachers like all of you. Thank you everyone . Dev will miss all of you a lot as he always says that I shall not go anywhere just have to go to Step One School only. Again I would like to say that Step One is a very good pre- school. Wishing a good luck to achieve more success to build the future of sweet and little kids."

Thanks

PARENTS OF STEPIAN DEV SAINI 

Dated: 25th Jan 2019

3. "Mayra was so desperate to Step One ...even on holidays she used to visit the school premises just to check whether it is open or not...Step One was like a second home for her ... she is missing her jolly , classmates, teachers, Principal sir and of course those activities she used to share with me ...Mayra has transformed herself a lot in Step One...

I hope in future she shall be the part of Step One again..."

Best wishes

PARENTS OF STEPIAN MAYRA

Dated: 26th Feb 2020

4. "We are satisfied with your online classes and Step One Video Lessons are most useful for all students."

NISHA TANEJA , MOTHER OF STEPIAN NAVAY TANEJA

Dated: 26th Jul 2021

5. " We are thankful to Step One School Principal & Staff for making our daughter's foundation of learning strong. Now, she has got selected through RTE in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Itarana in I st class & doing best in her class. She did so well in studies and activities at Step One School. We wish best of luck. Regards."

INDU & AMIT CHAUHAN, PARENTS OF STEPIAN BHAVYA CHAUHAN

Dated : 9th Oct 2021

6. " Step One School Activity Videos are a bunch of innovative learning,  skills oriented, knowledge and value based and easy to understand for kids as well. I congratulate Step One School Team to have provided such a wonderful opportunity and a great place of learning for growing kids. Thanks a million."

Dr. VISHAL VASHISTH, PhD ( NIT Jalandhar), Asst. Professor, NIMT Noida

Dated: 13th June 2023

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