Why STEM School?
The world is changing rapidly, and the future is set to be tremendously disruptive. This necessitates the induction of a workforce armed with the right aptitude and savvy to navigate the changing scenario. Educational institutions must step up to this demand and instill in their students the potential to innovate and lead.
Advances in technology necessitate a shift in the schooling system to foster an enduring interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The learning process must be dynamic and receptive to the aptitude of children. It is about developing a genuine passion for learning and pursuing one’s interests under empathic guidance.
Children must have an analytical mindset to navigate the dynamism and complexity of modern industry and society. Their skills must be amenable to change, ready to unlearn and relearn continually. With logical and analytical thinking skills, students become active learners. They develop the capacity to access information, discern the credibility of learning resources, and engage better.
Pillars of STEM
We ensure every Deeksha STEM child has
C H A R I S M A
C : Confidence
Confidence
“When you have confidence, you can have a lot of fun. And when you have fun, you can do amazing things.” Joe Namath
Self-confidence helps children believe in their competence and abilities. When they become adults, they will be empowered to overcome fears and obstacles to achieve their goals. This boosts their overall well-being and performance.
H: Hands-on learning
Hands-on learning
“For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” Aristotle,
Hands-on learning allows children to experiment by trial and error, learn from their mistakes, and become life-long learners. Children learn better when they can immerse themselves and relate to a subject when it provides direct and practical experience.
A: Analytical Thinking
Analytical Thinking
“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.”—Albert Einstein
Analytical thinking is a crucial part of mental growth which enables children to solve problems quickly and effectively – becoming efficient decision-makers in life. This skill guides children to gather, understand, organize, visualize, and evaluate the given information and manage it successfully. Analytical thinking is dependent on curiosity.
R: Respect
Respect
“Respect for ourselves guides our morals and respect for others guides our manners” – Laurence Sterne
Being “respectful” is not just a behavior that we ought to display to specific people. Respect is a feeling or emotion that we should have toward everyone/everything around us. It is an inner trait that goes beyond and has to be inculcated in children from their formative years – an endeavor that is adopted sincerely at Deeksha STEM Schools.
I: Inquisitive
Inquisitive
“Curiosity is the beginning of wisdom.” Francoise Sagan
Curiosity is an essential component in the learning journey of children, which drives them to learn new things and discover how things work around them. Children are born explorers and naturally inquisitive. Deeksha STEM Schools is cognizant of this fact, ensuring development of this resource.
S: Sportive
Sportive
“I have failed over and over in my life… That is why I have succeeded!” – Michael Jordan
Sports develop the physical and mental strength in children. Deeksha STEM encourages playing sports as it is the best way to take a break from academics and release suppressed energy. It also helps children lead fuller lives as regular sports and fitness activities have proven to offer not only physical but also social and psychological benefits.
M: Mindful
Mindful
“Our life is shaped by our mind, for we become what we think” – Gautam Buddha
Mindfulness, also known as focused awareness, is a crucial skill for children. It helps them improve their abilities to pay attention, understand emotional regulation, enhance overall focus, and make better decisions. Being mindful also includes the fact that we are aware of our surroundings and our behavior reflects sensitivity towards it.
A: Articulate
Articulate
“A society is made or destroyed by its articulate voices” – Ayn Rand
Articulation in children has always been considered as a priority in their entire learning process. At Deeksha STEM Schools, children are trained to become efficient in various styles of communication. The aim is to help children become clear, convincing, coherent, and respectful in their speech and writing.
STEM vs Traditional Education
| Traditional | STEM |
| Didactic instruction and Information sharing by the teacher | Access information from multiple sources |
| Students learn by rote | Students Analyze information and actively interpret it—experiment by trial and error. |
| Assessments that reward rote learning | Holistic assessments that gauge the overall assimilation of concepts and the ability to apply them |
| Grades determine success | Reflect on outcomes |
| Cram the information as presented | Revise, modify, apply and conclude |
| Inflexible curriculum with subjects taught in silo | Flexible interdisciplinary curriculum |
| Predominantly lecture-based | Hands-on, enquiry-based |
| Limited use of technology | Optimal integration of technology |
Assessment Philosophy
A STEM approach seeks to inspire ‘why’ and ‘how’ as the favorite questions of children.
By the end of high school, children will be future-ready as they will be equipped with the right balance of:
Knowledge:
At Deeksha STEM Schools, we empower our children with a good understanding of the curriculum mandated by the CBSE board. In addition, our children also develop the ability to apply this information in real-life situations, reflect on one’s own learning synthesize new ideas, and thus become problem solvers.
Skills:
The program is designed to develop the following skills in our children:
- Be curious, ask questions, and develop critical thinking
- Self-learn
- Confront new situations, seek out the relevant information and develop the necessary understanding and draw conclusions
- Communicate – both to articulate and to actively listen
- Work together in a team and be sportive
- Be hands-on and make and build models/products/gadgets
Values:
A Deeksha STEM child must embody these values:
- Integrity
- Respect
- Gratitude and Mindfulness
- Empathy
- Humility
Behavior:
Deeksha STEM children carry themselves in a manner that embodies:
- Joyfulness with a joy of learning
- Respect and Care
- Empathy and Appreciation
- Discipline and Hard work
• Self-confidence
