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Our Pedagogy

At Narayana Schools, we believe that pedagogy is not merely about teaching but also about designing learning experiences that inspire curiosity, ignite understanding and build resilience for the future. Our pedagogy integrates national frameworks, global practices, and decades of Narayana Schools’ expertise, ensuring that every child thrive in an all-encompassing manner.

Subject-wise Pedagogy and Integrated Curriculum

Every child learns differently, and every subject demands a unique approach. At Narayana Schools, pedagogy is differentiated subject-wise for each grade, enabling learners to engage with concepts at the right pace and depth.

From Grade 1 (eChamps) onwards, we follow an integrated curriculum where our meticulously designed workbooks and study materials bring together the best elements of:

CBSE

Central Board of Secondary Education

ICSE

Indian Certificate of Secondary Education

IGCSE

International General Certificate of Secondary Education

IB

International Baccalaureate

This multi-board alignment provides learners with deeper conceptual understanding, global perspectives and a well-rounded learning experience from their early schooling years.

Empowered Teaching Methodologies

Our teachers are the pillar of our pedagogy. At Narayana Schools, teaching methodologies are enriched through continuous training:

Internal training sessions equip teachers with updated tools and strategies.
Master training workshops conducted by experts refine their practices and expose them to the latest global innovations in education.

This ensures that every lesson is interactive, learner-centric, and inspiring, making classrooms dynamic spaces of exploration and growth.

Pedagogical Framework at Narayana Schools

A. NCF 2023: Panchpadi Approach (Five-Step Learning Process)

We have fully adopted the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023, a holistic five-step learning process known as the Panchpadi model:

Aditi (Introduction)

Teachers introduce new concepts by linking them to learners’ prior knowledge, sparking curiosity and readiness.

Bodh (Conceptual Understanding)

Learners gain a clear grasp of core ideas through discussions, experiments and readings.

Abhyas (Practice)

Concepts are reinforced through group work, projects and exercises that strengthen understanding.

Prayog (Application)

Students apply learning to real-life contexts, making education practical and meaningful.

Prasar (Expansion)

Learners share knowledge through peer learning and presentations, deepening understanding and enhancing retention.

B. NEP 2020 Pedagogical Approaches

Aligned with NEP 2020, our pedagogy embraces diverse approaches that promote creativity, collaboration and critical thinking:

Flipped Classroom

A constructivist approach that shifts learning outside the classroom and fosters interactive, activity-based sessions during class. Students develop 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving.

Art Integrated Learning

A joyful, experiential mode of learning where students explore concepts through art forms, enhancing creativity, expression and cross-curricular connections.

Project-based Learning

: Encourages reflective practice and collaboration by linking classroom concepts to real-world problems. Online platforms further extend learning through research, interaction and meaningful application.

Cutting Edge Pedagogy

Leveraging digital tools and technology-driven methods, this pedagogy promotes innovation, problem-solving and active participation in a tech-enhanced learning environment.

Critical Pedagogical Approach

: Encourages learners to question, investigate and reflect critically. By engaging in problem-posing and inquiry, students build independence and higher-order thinking skills.

Gratitude as a Pedagogy

Nurtures empathy and wellbeing through reflective practices such as gratitude journals. This strengthens student-teacher relationships and creates a positive, appreciative learning culture.

Adoption Calling

At Narayana Schools, the journey of holistic development starts right from Nursery (eKidz stage) with our Adoption Calling system. Each group of up to 30 students is guided by a dedicated teacher who:

Tracks overall development by gathering feedback from all subject teachers.
Connects with parents through a fortnightly physical call to discuss progress, parental feedback, classroom experiences, hygiene, infrastructure, or other concerns.

This three-way partnership between teachers, parents and students ensures personalised care, timely intervention and continuous growth for every child.

Learner Support

We recognise that every learner has unique strengths and challenges. Our Learner Support Initiative is designed to:

Identify learning gaps through assessments and teacher observations.
Provide personalised academic support to bridge those gaps.
Offer enrichment programmes for advanced learners to extend their abilities.
Ensure emotional support through mentoring and counselling.

This initiative ensures that no child is left behind and every child is given the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

Pedagogy at Narayana Schools is a philosophy of nurturing minds and shaping futures. By combining NCF 2023’s Panchpadi approach, NEP 2020 pedagogical innovations and Narayana Schools’ own expertise, we create a vibrant ecosystem where learners are empowered, teachers are inspired and parents are engaged in a shared journey of growth.