Webinar-Education-choosing the right school

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Updated on Apr 15, 2014
Interact with the parentune education expert on ‘Choosing the Right School for Your Child’, and get expert advice on the right school, education and learning for your child. The webinar begins at 11:15 a. m. 15th april 2014.


| Apr 15, 2014
Hi Nitin, My daughter Sakshi would be 2 years this June. My concern is which board should I put her into. It is not only about which education methodology is better. It is also about me being able to give her enough time to cope with the study pressure, me being a working mother. Also, since my co-sister's daughters are in CBSC, there is also going to be pressue for my child being put in the same board. Would really like to know your opinion. I somehow strongly feel, SSC board is just fine, we ourselves have been through that education system. We are doing well. Thanks, Arundhati









| Apr 15, 2014
SSC- syllabus focused and driven by the same, limited infrastructure, reasonable fees, low on technology and physical infrastructure. CBSE- largest education board in India, focused on syllabus again, offlate has got a new assessment called CCE-trying to change, one has to go from school to school to compare. ICSE- Focused on project based learning and understanding right from the beginning, gives more flexibility to learn concepts, Not so much biased to syllabus completion, at the same time-compettitive enough.





| Apr 15, 2014
But, how would one know at this age, whether she would be keen to give competitive exams or not. I know CBSE and ICSE are more into practical knowledge rather than bookish knowledge. But the amount of assignments, projects they ask the child to do and expect it the very next day - makes me re-think, would I be able to give ample time for my kid to deal with this kind of pressure.


| Apr 15, 2014
Nitin, I am open about it. She is inclined towards music, tries to humm with songs. And we are planning to do something about it - only if we think she is really interested, we would continue, no pressure from our side to excel in it. It could be a temporary phase.

| Apr 15, 2014
Arundhati-You are right about the age being too early for sakshi, precisely why i pointed to it. As parents, we can perhaps provide a good surrounding and ecosystem for child's learning. You are right about the projects becoming a menace offlate.... but this again has been the case mainly with a few CBSE schools, not all. ICSE board manages this with a good balance. I understand your worry about being able to give enought time.... that am sure you would balance well as sakshi grows up.




| Apr 15, 2014
Other reason for me strongly in support of SSC board is - the school from where I have passed out. It has got SSC as well as ICSE. It has got its on playground where football matches are played. Its on auditorium. It was not only about studies. We were very much involved in extra-curricular activities - elocution competitions, group discussions, debates. Their infrastructure, libraries, labs all were up to date during those days and it has kept on improving through the years.



| Apr 15, 2014
So, if all these things are available in the school itself, I dont think so board really matters. Secondly, I feel these days - its just become a hype - which brand of playschool you send your child to, which board you get your child into. the bigger the fees - the better it seems - is not the mentality.

| Apr 15, 2014
I would say, board does play a role, as it comes with a framework of learning for children. For e. g. CBSE has a clear structure to foster result based pedagogy, whereas ICSE has a focus on concept understanding. having said that they are both now focused on practical/hands on application of the learning. That makes them a better option.













| Apr 15, 2014
Thanks and Sorry to have bombarded you with questions. But really wanted to discuss these things with someone knowledgeable. One wrong decision and I do not want to repent it for lifelong. I do not want Sakshi at some stage to come and ask me - Mamma - why did you put me in SSC/ICSE board when my cousins are in CBSE board.


| Apr 15, 2014
Also, had been to one of the interviews - the school principal takes - they say depending upon the interview - the childs performance, they would make a decision whether the child's IQ is capable enough for ICSE or else she would be given admission to only SSC.








| Apr 15, 2014
Oh... time is up! I could message you at https://www.parentune.com/user/profile/168 Right? In case of any future queries?

| Apr 15, 2014
I think preschool is a great place for child's physical and mental development, social skills, fostering independence and just to be looked at it to prepare a toddler for a competitive school is not a good thing.... one needs to let the child explore his/her surroundings and learn about the world around him/her and not push her to competition...
