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DPSG Schools Curriculum Design 2020

Curriculum Design 2020

At DPSG Schools, whether through CBSE or IB PYP, our vision remains the same: to create meaningful learning experiences for every child. Guided by Curriculum Design 2020, developed in alignment with NEP 2020 by our principals and 650 teachers, we go beyond academics to nurture values, skills, and attributes essential for lifelong success.

This student-led, inquiry-based curriculum integrates academics with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while prioritizing emotional, physical, social, and mental wellbeing. The outcome–confident, compassionate, and future-ready learners prepared for life beyond school.

CURRICULAR AREAS

The academic structure of the school is designed to support young learners to develop the essential skills in the following areas that we call 'The 6 Cs':

  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Citizenship
  • Character

SCHOLASTICS DOMAIN [SD]

Within scholastics, there are core and elective subjects that can be offered as per curriculum plan as applicable to a specific grade.

CORE SUBJECTS THE CORE - I

a. English

b. Hindi

c. Sciences

d. Mathematics

e. Humanities & Social Sciences

f. Commerce

g. ICT

THE CORE II Applicable for Grades 11 & 12 only. (4 subjects from CORE-I and 5th subject onwards falls under CORE–II.)
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

a. Subject groups include Third languages, ICT, Physical Education & Sports, and Art Education.

b. Third Languages can be opted from Grade 3 onwards.

FOUNDATIONAL DOMAIN [FD]

Education today is far more and far beyond just the academic achievement. It is about evolving physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, culturally with well-developed personal and social skills coupled with linguistic, numerical, logical & analytical competencies.

1. ICT Education & Digital Literacy

This area will focus on acquiring digital skills and competencies, efficiency in leveraging technology and evolving learners into digital creators, thinkers and users. Every student in Grade 6 onwards must choose at least one sub-stream within the ICT group:

2. Art Education

At DPSG, art education is not only restricted to the academic curriculum but goes beyond the classrooms, allowing students to enhance their creativity and talents and specialize in their preferable art forms – Visual, Performance and Vocational.


3. Citizenship Studies

Through citizenship studies, we nurture sensitivity towards society and the environment, shaping students into compassionate, responsible individuals and proactive citizens. It involves introducing students to the Constitution of India, their fundamental rights and duties towards creating a just and egalitarian society.

4. Clubs & Societies

At DPSG Palam Vihar, there are over 10 clubs and societies, spanning across academics, co-curricular and extracurricular activities, ensuring holistic development of students that prepares them for 'Life Beyond School'. While Eureka, Maths Club, Literati and MUN fosters academic excellence, the Music Club, Rang Birang Club, and Limelight promotes artistic expression of students.

5. School Health Program

Physical Education and Sports with Socio Emotional and Ethical Learning are two vital and integral components of School Health Program.

  • Physical Education: Categorised into two constituents – Physical Education & Physical Conditioning, Fitness and Good Health.
  • Sports: A range of outdoor sports is offered – Basketball, Swimming, Taekwondo, Football, etc.
  • Social, Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning: Alongside academic excellence also comes a strive to become socially responsible emotionally thoughtful and ethical individuals.

6. Goal Setting

At DPSG, setting goals for our learners fosters a culture of lifelong learning, where they develop competencies, pursue their interests, harness their abilities, and work towards meaningful achievements. This process involves identifying goals, mapping out strategies, and choosing the right formats to track and realize them.

VALUE ADDED PROGRAMS (VAP)

These programs aim to strengthen the advanced level learning across all subjects to prepare students for competitive exams, both at the national and international level.