Curriculum

Curriculum Methodologies

Our learning environment is designed to promote self-assurance, proficiency, and the cultivation of entrepreneurial individuals who actively work towards fostering unity, concord, and tranquility.

The main focus of our institution is on :

  • Innovative and interactive methodologies, devising student-friendly and student-centered paradigms.
  • Skill-based learning to foster the all-round development of students
  • Evolving evaluation practices that assess the student’s overall development.
  • Liberal use of cooperative learning in classroom sessions.
  • Full utilization of state-of-the-art infrastructure to help each student realize their innate potential.

Teaching Methodologies

The Trichy branch of Mahalakshmi Vidya Mandir is a highly regarded CBSE school located in Thudaiyur post. Our teaching methods are designed to provide a comprehensive education that addresses all aspects of a child’s development.

  • A thematic approach at the pre-primary level allows the integration of skills and concepts across various subjects.
  • Experiential learning caters to the diverse range of learning styles and multiple intelligences that children possess.
  • Art-integrated learning engages students in art activities that help construct personal meaning through their learning in an art-integrated environment.
  • Collective, collaborative and project-based learning which develops critical thinking skills, communication skills and problem-solving skills.

Our Practices

Our school aims to provide students with intellectual stimulation through a well-designed program focused on moral and value education, including emotional intelligence.
  • We aim to promote self-confidence and self-reliance through the development of practical skills.
  • The academic progress of students is closely monitored and supervised using simple and measurable criteria.
  • Remedial sessions are available for students who require additional support, and cooperative learning is encouraged in the classroom.
  • Students also engage in peer learning during free study time.

Our Approach to Teaching and Learning - Gardner's Theory of Intelligence Approach

The Gardener’s Theory of Intelligence proposes that there are eight unique forms of intelligence that are relevant to our educational and learning methods:
  • Linguistic (Word Smart): Students tend to be skilled at reading, writing, and comprehending language.
  • Logical/Mathematical (Number Smart): Students possess an innate aptitude for logical problem-solving and abstract thinking.
  • Spatial (Picture Smart): Students can identify important visual details both up close and from a distance.
  • Body/Kinesthetic (Body Smart): Students possess the capability to coordinate various parts of their body to accomplish a specific objective with ease.
  • Musical (Music Smart): Students have the capacity to recognize perfect pitch and learn songs quickly after hearing them once.
  • Interpersonal (People Smart): Students have strong interpersonal skills and can comprehend others easily.
  • Intrapersonal (Self Smart): Students possess a self-awareness that allows them to understand their own thought processes and emotions.
  • Naturalist (Nature Smart): Students have the ability to recognize and comprehend natural phenomena in their surroundings.

Specific Age Based Teaching Methods

Nursery – We practice a child-centered, innovative approach, keeping in mind the child’s basic requirements. We use fun and engaging activities to teach the alphabet and numbers, which helps foster creativity and self-assurance in the child.

Primary (1-5) – We focus on conceptual learning in all subjects and introduce new curricula each year to promote progressive learning. Our teachers employ various imaginative methods and activities to aid in this process.

Middle School (6-8) – We lay emphasis on developing necessary social and academic skills rather than mere acquisition of knowledge. Students will be taught to integrate science and technology , bring mathematics closer to life and develop listening, reading, writing and thinking in a balanced manner.

High School and Higher Secondary (9-12) – We follow the CBSE curriculum which provides ample scope for physical, intellectual and social development of students. Equal emphasis is laid on co-scholastic areas of art education and health and physical education.

Facilitator

At Mahalakshmi Vidya Mandir, the teacher-student relationship is highly valued by the facilitators by following an open model approach

Personal Model

Teachers who operate under the "Personal Model" style are those who lead by example,demonstrating to students how to access and comprehend information.

Delegator

The Delegator teaching style prioritizes autonomy in the learning process, with teachers taking a less active role in students' learning.