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Curriculum | Co-Curricular
Activities | Learning
Areas | Career
Guidance |
What is a learning area?
A learning area is a field of knowledge, skill or
attitude encompassing a subject or concept. It has
specific learning standards and stresses continuity
and progression. The learning area also integrates
curricular and co-curricular activities and links
various subjects to create a more engaging learning
process.
The School's seven learning areas are:
- English
- Native Languages (including Urdu)
- Science
- Social Sciences
- Commerce
- Mathematics and Information Technology
- PrISM
These areas cover the local Board of Intermediate
Education's curriculum in its entirety. Academic
programmes are structured and integrated so as to
make education more meaningful and comprehensive.
A given topic is studied in a broader perspective
through discussion and research. Innovative teaching
methods and additional print and electronic resources
contribute to developing critical thinking and intellectual
competence.
Learning Area Programmes
Different learning areas are specifically designed
to enhance students' critical and analytical approach
towards learning a language or subject. Activities
such as presentations, group discussion, research
and science projects spark student creativity.
Learning Area: English
In the English learning area, a language support
system provides students with extra help, if needed.
Interactive sessions give students confidence and
the opportunity to overcome traditional language
learning barriers. Students are exposed to vocabulary
building, reading comprehension and creative writing
to stimulate imagination and inspire creativity.
The literature-based syllabus encourages students
to explore and enhance their creative talents.
Learning Area: Native Languages
Native languages play a part in maintaining regional
identities, culture and contribute to national solidarity.
Although Urdu is the primary focus, importance is
placed on regional languages so as to develop a
better understanding of different linguistic and
ethnic groups and promote unity among students.
To promote and understanding and appreciation of
modern Urdu literature, students are exposed to
contemporary writers and poets. Students adapt various
literary pieces, perform famous works and research
authors' biographies. The School regularly invites
renowned Urdu and regional language poets, writers
and scholars to the School.
Learning Area: Science
Besides Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology and
Botany from the Higher School Certificate (HSC)
Curriculum, this Learning Area includes scientific
branches such as Astronomy, Genetics, Microbiology
and Marine Science.
This integrated approach is designed to make science
more compelling and interesting. Through the Research
and Development Programme, students exchange, disseminate
and research topics in Chemistry, Botany, Zoology
and Physics.
Students research scientific topics of interest
and submit reports for evaluation. They are then
divided into groups and assigned projects based
on their preliminary research. Two research projects
from each class, in each subject are selected for
the Annual Inter-Class Science Exhibition. Students
develop organizational ability, critical observation
and understand scientific facts.
Learning Area: Social Sciences
The Social Sciences study individuals, groups and
institutions in their natural social and physical
environment. Students learn to analyze issues from
a global perspective.
This Learning Area covers subjects such as Pakistan
Studies, Commercial Geography, Islamiat and Economics.
The research and analysis programme requires students
to prepare and deliver presentation and reports
regularly. The Economic Awareness programme focuses
on understanding economics, its importance and application
in daily life.
Learning Area: Commerce
Commerce is seen as an increasingly important subject
by Pakistan's corporate sector. Due to lack of exposure
at High School Certificate level, students often
find it difficult to cope with Commerce at undergraduate
level.
This Learning Area offers opportunities for teamwork
and sharpening of planning and leadership skills.
It covers basic knowledge of advanced subjects such
as Management, Marketing, Finance, International
Economics and Business Communication.
Commerce Society members are encouraged to organise
seminars and lectures for their peers. Teachers
or invited guests speak on commerce and economics-related
topics.
Learning Area: Mathematics and Information
Technology
Mathematics and Information Technology are two vital
yet connected areas of knowledge. In the School,
these subjects are developed as one learning area.
Classroom activity is oriented towards students
engaging in inquiry based learning and problem solving.
In this learning area, two programmes, Mathematics
for Biology Students (MBS) and Extended Learning
Programme of IT, have been developed.
Learning Area: PrISM
A student's personality is a blend of various attributes
that contribute to her/her development and needs.
The PrISM Developmental Programme is designed to
nurture a student's personality in a holistic way.
The Learning Area focuses on a child's Personal
(Pr), Intellectual (I), Social (S) and Moral (M)
development. Students engage discussion, group presentations,
hands-on activities and field trips to experience
real life issues and ways of dealing with them.
Apart from these exclusive programmes, PrISM is
integrated in all learning areas as well.
The School has identified the International Union
for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources
(IUCN), Sindh Education Foundation's Community Schools
(Essa Nagri), Rahat Kada and Juveniles' Education
Project as potential work areas for students.
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