Changes

*Student learning. Student learning is complex. Teachers should be aware that each student is unique and has different learning styles and needs, and all instruction should respect and allow for these differences. Process rather than output or product should be stressed; the student should be guided to learn how to learn. Learning includes acquiring knowledge of subject matter, thinking skills, dispositions and values needed for life.

*Teacher learning. Teachers should be in a state of openness to new learning at all times. Teachers should be offered the opportunity to continue learning and progress in their personal and professional lives; time for training and development should be available. Teachers should have the skills necessary for their work. Teachers should be avid observers of their students both in and out of class.

*School self assessment. Schools should be expected to engage in continuous and systematic self – assessment and adjustment in an effort to meet the needs of the teachers and their students. The ability to do so must ensured and nurtured.

*Clean, orderly and attractive classrooms and campus

*Adequate teaching facilities, space and staff

*Student’s work displayed in an aesthetically pleasing way

*Students and teachers are happy and at ease. They feel safe, accepted, cared for, appreciated, respected and supported in their growth and inner development *Teachers are good role models for students

respected *Warm friendly relationships between all; teachers and supported in their growth students relate to each other respectfully and inner developmentsincerely Teachers are good role models for students*Emphasis on problem solving

Warm friendly relationships between all; teachers *Students are encourage and given time and students space relate for to self each observation other respectfully and sincerelyEmphasis on problem solvingreflection

Students are encourage and given time and space for self observation and reflection *Areas dedicated to silence.

The program should be framed in accordance with the three principles of education given by '''Sri Aurobindo Programs ''' that emphasize quality, practical skills, group dynamic and awareness of all the planes of the being (physical, emotional, mental, psychic and spiritual). The following areas of study should be offered to the students, keeping in mind developmental level and learning styles. A variety of methods could be used (projects, research, book work, lecture group work, individual work, computer...)

*Academic classes such as languages, mathematics, sciences, literature, history, geography, philosophy...

*A scientific program of physical education Studies in the history, philosophy, governance and contemporary activities of Auroville

At secondary levels — studies *Studies in the history, philosophy, governance and contemporary activities of Sri Aurobindo & Mother’s work.

*Space and time for undirected activities that are regulated and supported by the school.

'''Student learning requires:'''

*Activities that allow student to use various learning styles

*Development of multiple Intelligences and faculties

*Teachers who help students grow in confidence

*Frequent opportunities for the students to choose

*Responsibility for learning gradually assumed by the Student

*Students assisted to come to know themselves and to become self- directed individuals.

*Mistakes seen as a chance to learn and a challenge for improvement

*All classes encourage students to adopt a value – oriented approach to life in with they have an understanding of individual, collective and global responsibility

*A classroom atmosphere conducive to learningStudent progress and this is demonstration through regular assessment pre Periodic stimulation of imagination by presentation of wonderful facts through exhibitions or meetings with persons whose contact does that

*Teachers who are consciously striving to develop their psychic and documenting the processspiritual beings.

Teachers who continuously engage *Teachers’ awareness of the aims of education in habits of reflection Auroville and self –assessmentworking with the students with this in mind.

*Teachers who follow present classes to the SAIIER code of conductstudents in a manner that gives the students the chance to profit from the class.

Regular attendance at teacher study days *Teachers should have time and workshopsspace to observe their students.

Evaluation *Teachers who are always trying to develop better methods for presenting topics and Assessmentdocumenting the process

Stuents assessment which is participatory *Teachers who continuously engage in habits of reflection and non-judgement and leads to futher learning: self–assessment.

*Teachers who follow the studentsshouldbe able to realize that she/he is the master SAIIER code of his/her learning process.conduct

'''Evaluation and Assessment procedures which is individualized'''

ObservationPortfollosProgress reportInterview between teacher and student; Teacher, students and parent; and teahcers and parentsTeam workTests and quizzesExternal exams as a tool; these exams should not be the primary form of evalution, and they should not run the system---the program should not be a preparation for the exams*Students assessment which is individualized.

'''School self assessment requires:'''

*Schools which assess themselves regularly

*Self assessment as a process that supports schools in improving learning and teaching through ongoing reflection and review

*School self assessment seen as a whole school process af goal- setting regarding student learning and growth, with a continuous cycle of internal self-review and self-improvement