Fun Learning & Cross Cultural Interaction at international school

1. *Image Source: fhelc.com Can learning be fun? Yes, always! A presentation by Greenwood High International School

2. Introduction • Keeping kids under control is a hard task and it is even harder when you want to make them sit in a place and teach. You will find some drawing, some in their own zone, while the rest can’t stop the constant chatter. What do you do in situations where the kids test you skills to grab their attention? • While keeping kids’ attention is a lot simpler task provided we bear in mind a few a pointers, the teachers or the one who is teaching the kids must carve out creative ways in order to grab kids’ attention. The best international schools look out for creative ways in order keep their students entertained and learnt at the same time.

3. The monotonous process • The same lessons are repeated year after year, the monotony kicks in leaving the students to remain distracted in their own zones. The reason for this is because they have worked in the past, without giving much thought to students’ current interest levels. Even the strongest course curriculum needs variety into the set-up to entertain kids in the learning process.

4. Balancing knowledge between student and teacher • The best international schools in Bangalorelook to balance the knowledge between the teachers and students. While it is imperative for the students to know the learning strategies, the teachers ensure the alignment is apt. It works on a give and take policy. when this policy remains with the both, learning can be fun.

5. Getting out of the routine • Kids hate routine! The mundane class of 40-45 minutes, the regular routine works can tip off the students. Offering choices for them to take their own time through educational apps or games can be one of the fun ways to make them learn while retaining the fun aspect. * Image Source: kurdishmother.files.wordpress.com

6. Making learning a game! • As silly as it may sound, turning a Math topic into a game like Sudoku can be fun for the kids. With more games hitting the internet, the best international schools in Bangalore can capitalize on the available resources in order to stay afloat with kids’ attention span. Turning review activities or rote memorization DRILLS into games doesn’t require a lot of prep time or expense. There is nothing wrong with purchasing pre-made games once in a while, but many of the most popular, effective games are the simplest. For example, turn learning musical symbols and terminology into a memory game or Chinese Whispers.

7. Breaking down the lessons • While it may not seem unreasonable to expect a six-year-old to sit through a half-hour lesson, this is a very long period of structured time for most six year olds. Consider how you can break down lessons to keep kids engaged and make learning fun. Even a thirty-second break every six minutes to do a round of jumping jacks or get a drink of water can make a big difference. Or even a laughing session will help the kids relax in their surroundings.

8. Making learning really interesting • The best international schools constantly delve on the fact to make learning interesting for kids. Instead of simply telling students that there is a practical purpose for the lesson at hand, giving them concrete examples will enable them to learn better. • As a student, don’t ever be afraid to question a teacher about the practicality of a particular lesson. This is the chance given by most of the best international schools to their kids in order to enable optimum learning. It also takes quite a lot of research from the teachers’ stand point.

9. Understanding the interest level of students • Pay attention to students’ interests. This helps the students understand that you care and listen to them while they talk about what they like and dislike which will allow you to incorporate your lesson structure in a much fruitful way. • Take the time to ask your students about their hobbies and interests. This is what the best international schools do to keep their kids engaged in their learning process.

10. Being active at learning something new • Keep the kids active, hungry to learn, and interesting enough to make them want to come back again and again. That’s the hallmark of the best teacher, a rare species found in the nest of the best international schools in Bangalore.

11. Learning is FunatGreenwood High International SchoolTo get more details, Contact Us. Visit the Website of Greenwood High Postal Address (Main School): No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, Near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur Road, Bangalore-560087 Phone : +91 80 22010500 | +91 80 27822888 Fax : +91 80 27822200 E-Mail : contactschool@greenwoodhigh.edu.in

12. 6 Benefits of Cross-culture Interactions in International Schools in Bangalore Prepared by Greenwood High International School Image Source: thedigitalteacherblog.blogspot.in

13. Introduction • The global competition of academic aptitude between countries is a stand out factor that has made international schools quickly simulate cross-cultural interactions. • International schools have student exchange programmes. With the popularity of exchange programs, international schools in Bangalore have adopted and implemented this module into their curricular and academic systems.

14. Bangalore - the hub of various international schools • Promoting all-round development and paving ways to cater familiar educational set up for students who are not nationals of the host country, Bangalore is home to some of the best schools. Inclusive education forms the core of these schools. • International schools in Bangalore are famous for their education of global standards.

15. 6 ways cross-cultural interactions play a vital role at an international school

16. 1. Experience Languages and Culture • Reputed international schools in Bangalore are a meeting spot of students from different regions and cultures. Students get the chance to expand their horizons on people skills. Open house sessions on various topics and everyday activities clubbed together allow students to interact with one another.

17. 2. Special Educational Training • Best international schools in Bangalore additionally facilitate special programs on cross cultural sharing within a safe classroom environment making it a conducive for learning.

18. 3. One-on-one Quality Focus • Some of the top global schools in Bangalore follow individual attention system. International Schools also follow similar focused and prioritised attention to students. Staff provide singular attention to help and improve students in their trouble points.

19. 4. Different Education System • Global education system is different from national education. Learning at an international school makes you a better citizen in the future. The more the learning, the better they are equipped to face the challenges. A foreign academic system allows them to be aware about problems and solutions in innovative ways.

20. 5. Small Class sizes • International schools in Bangalore often keep their class composition small such that special attention to every student can be given. With customised learning taking the first step in the former years of education, most schools are giving it the desired emphasis.

21. 6. Global acceptance for further education • Students from International schools are preferred when they choose to pursue further studies outside their country of origin. They are also better prepared for entrance to other universities giving them the edge over others. Further, it is also easy for students from International Schools to blend well with higher schools around the world.

22. Experience the benefits of global education by studying at Greenwood High International School. Visit the Website of Greenwood High today: http://www.greenwoodhigh.edu.in/ Postal Address (Main School): No.8-14, Chikkawadayarapura, Near Heggondahalli, Gunjur Post, Varthur Sarjapur Road, Bangalore-560087 Phone : +91 80 22010500 | +91 80 27822888 Fax : +91 80 27822200 E-Mail : contactschool@greenwoodhigh.edu.in