Discovery Curriculum for Children

Children as Active Participants in Learning

In the Discovery Curriculum, children are not passive receivers of knowledge but active participants in their learning journey.

✔ They direct projects based on their curiosity.
✔ They learn through planning, selecting, experiencing, and applying.
✔ They achieve learning outcomes through their own discovery processes.

A Curious Child is a Discovering Child

Every child is born curious, but this natural curiosity is often suppressed over time. The Discovery Curriculum recognizes curiosity as the foundation of learning and fosters it.

✔ Learning processes are guided by children's interests.
✔ Environments are designed to encourage exploration, research, and questioning.
✔ A discovery-based system ensures learning is meaningful and long-lasting.

A Child Who Seeks and Discovers Knowledge

In traditional education, knowledge is determined and delivered by the teacher, leading children to believe that learning comes only from authority figures. The Discovery Curriculum empowers children to decide what, when, and how they learn.

✔ Children shape their own learning journey based on curiosity.
✔ They develop intrinsic motivation and take ownership of their learning.
✔ They become active producers of knowledge, rather than passive consumers.

Every Child Has a Hundred Languages of Discovery

Children make sense of the world through different modes of learning. The Discovery Curriculum supports children in exploring their unique strengths and talents.

✔ Encourages various forms of expression, including play, clay, light, art, music, dance, and drama.
✔ Allows children to discover their interests and preferred learning styles.
✔ Provides a holistic learning experience, bringing out each child's full potential.

Children Plan Their Own Time and Learning Process

In the Discovery Curriculum, children make their own decisions about what, how, and with whom they will learn. This helps them develop time management and independent learning skills.

✔ They learn to plan their learning processes daily or weekly.
✔ They manage the stages of preparation, implementation, and evaluation.
✔ They grow into independent and responsible individuals.

Raising Inquisitive and Thoughtful Children

The Discovery Curriculum transforms children into young researchers.

✔ Projects encourage real-world observation and research.
✔ Learning expands beyond the classroom to include nature, streets, museums, and workshops.
✔ Teachers guide children with thought-provoking questions to develop critical thinking skills.

Children Who Face Problems and Create Solutions

Children develop problem-solving skills by engaging with real-world challenges.

✔ They enhance their ability to navigate uncertainty and complexity.
✔ They explore, research, and analyze before developing optimal solutions.
✔ They gain lifelong problem-solving skills for future challenges.

A Child Who Produces Rather Than Consumes

The Discovery Curriculum does not provide ready-made knowledge and materials. Instead, it encourages children to create their own ideas and designs.

✔ Loose materials support imagination and creativity.
✔ Children learn to design and produce rather than rely on pre-made materials.
✔ They develop independence, creativity, and innovation.

Developing Leadership Skills in Children

The Discovery Curriculum fosters leadership skills from an early age.

✔ Encourages teamwork, collaboration, and shared decision-making.
✔ Builds confidence, strong communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.
✔ Helps children become responsible and active members of their community.