Progressive Schools in Manila

Having a progressive curriculum is important, and this article explains why. Learning is Fun at KSM!  Ensuring that children learn while they are in school, and retaining what they learn, are two of the biggest concerns parents have. After all, apart from getting their money’s worth, they want their children to have a positive experience and get quality education. This can be challenging for most schools, as children have different paces when it comes to learning – some learn faster than others – and they have different responses to information presented to them. Some children may take like fish to water to what is being taught, while some may need a little more time, or a little more explanation, before they can grasp what is being taught. This doesn’t mean that children who need more time or in-depth explanation are worse than fast learners. Given this, it may be extra difficult for teachers to ensure that their students learn at a relatively similar pace so that no one...

Conventional schools can be quite rigid when it comes to the rules and regulations they impose on their teachers. Not only do teachers have to be careful with their actions both in and out of school to ensure that they are always setting a good example to their students, they also have to adhere to very specific teaching styles. In public schools, teachers have to abide by the lesson plan and teaching techniques approved by the Department of Education – they are given very little room for improvisation and personalization. Not only that, public school teachers often have to use their own resources in creating visual aids and classroom teaching aids, as mandated by DepEd, which can be very expensive.  Needless to say, there is almost no opportunity for creativity and to adjust the way the lessons are delivered. The teachers are not the only ones negatively affected by this – in the long run, it is the students who suffer because their learning is highly dependent on what is on...

One of the major challenges parents face with growing children is their lack of proficiency in both oral and written communication. It’s not that the students don’t know what to say – it’s how they say it that’s often the problem.  Complicating issues further is the challenge to speak near-flawless English, as the Philippines is known for being an English-speaking country. People who do not pronounce English words properly are often looked down upon by those who can, and they get laughed at when they commit grammatical errors.  The same is true for those who misspell English words and those who cannot write perfect sentences and paragraphs in English. Because teenagers cannot express their thoughts and ideas fluently, they tend to just keep quiet and not participate in discussions in the classroom and real-life conversations. Common communication barriers There are numerous communication barriers that a progressive high school in the Philippines must resolv...

Schools are a dime a dozen in the country, which is why picking a high school where you can enroll your child can be difficult. Of course, factors such as location and budget are always a priority, as well as the quality of education and the credentials of the teaching staff and school administrator, are taken into consideration. When choosing the right high school for your child, you should not miss out on one very important factor – learning delivery, and if schools are able to adjust their teaching techniques so that the specific needs of your child are met. That is the biggest selling point of progressive schools, which are on the rise. A progressive high school: Builds your teenagers’ confidence Traditional schools can force values that may stifle your teenagers’ development, such as having a too rigid dress code or forcing them to learn skills that may not benefit them in the long run. Traditional high schools are also known for being extremely strict discipli...

A progressive high school gives students a safe haven during their exciting high school years. High school is one of the most memorable and most challenging periods in any student’s life. This is because students have to cope with many changes physically, mentally, and emotionally. They have to deal with puberty and the many changes it brings – the growth spurts, weight gain, development of body parts, and hormonal changes, among others. Just like in coming of age movies, this is when the glasses and the braces make a debut, as well as the time when students get their first crushes, when they start to get social and make friends (and inevitably, frienemies), and get a dose of a lot of firsts – first night out, first dance, first soireee, first sleepover, and first outing, to name a few. This period is tricky because, apart from it being very exciting what with all the firsts, this is also when a lot of insecurities pop up, and it is very important that these insecurities are kept ...

As you all know, the –ber months are upon us. You know what this means – Christmas is just around the corner, and everybody – students, teachers, and parents – are all looking forward to the long vacation! In fact, the vacations have already sprouted up, what with the consecutive long weekends we’ve been having. While these mini vacations are always welcome, as it allows students to get their much-needed and well-deserved rest from school activities, one can’t help but be concerned that all these breaks from school can distract them from their academic activities.  It can be tricky to go back to having a learning mindset when they come from long weekends filled with out of town trips and days of spending time in the mall or playing their favorite video games. The key to keep them from being totally distracted? A good dose of motivation and a progressive curriculum that ensures they stay productive even during their breaks. The beauty of having a progressive curriculum is ...