How Schools in Kolkata Have Developed Over The Last Couple Of Decade?

by Sushila Birla Girls School A school was born to transform the educational fir

With several thousand students enrolling in schools and studying each year, there have been several developments in the schools to better handle the children in several ways. Whether is the use of technology to ensure safety or enhance the education process or special training for teachers or the onboarding of specialists like career counselors and general counselors, schools have taken several impressive measures to ensure a great learning environment and experience.

Focus and emphasis have been put on the holistic development of students so that they can adapt to society faster and better. Be it working on developing cognitive skills, emotional intelligence or conducting girl empowerment group activities at school, no stones are being left unturned.

Here are a few interesting measures that most schools have taken over the years –

Safety and Security

Whether your child is studying in preschool or preparing for their board examinations, they are being monitored at school for their safety. The use of additional staff (teaching as well as non-teaching), security cameras all over the school compounds and trained security personnel are becoming common these days. Besides the PE teachers, there are specialist who are training children at school with self-defense techniques. Some schools even conduct seminars with the help of NGOs to spread awareness about safety and school, outside school and how to identify threats.

Technology

Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck the world, a few schools were using technology to enhance the educational experience. However, in the last couple of years, every school started using various form of technology. The use of online meeting platforms, specialized portals to download and upload assignments and projects and focusing on the use of applications like word and power point are some common results. Technology driven education in Kolkata has helped several students and teachers alike.

Holistic development

With the help of the courseware and more importantly, specialist who are delivering this material to students, schools have helped students beyond the academic realm. It is probably not too early to state that schools are now working towards preparing the next generation of citizens who are better trained and equipped to be a part of the society and contribute for the betterment of the society. For example, consider the benefits that girl empowerment group activities at school are providing. The girl child is becoming more confident, shaping up to work with teams or lead them, and gearing up to become world citizens capable of studying in any part of the world and being independent.

While there are several interesting benefits to cite, the top 3 benefits have been highlighted here. Parents may find these and several other benefits while selecting a school in Kolkata or any other part of the country.