Protecting and nurturing intelligence.
The founder with Emotional Intelligence guru
Mr Rakesh Kapoor presenting his book on meditation to Mr Salovey, the Emotional Intelligence guru and Professor of Psychology at Yale University, on 9th August 2007at Yale University, USA. Also present is Mr. David R. Caruso.
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Active Living
Students explore gymnastics as part of the ‘active living’ strand of Personal, Social and Physical Education of International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP). The IB PYP is governed from Geneva, Switzerland and is the best curriculum in the world for student development.
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Benefits of small number of students in a class
Teachers from around the world, especially in international schools with international programs like IB & CIE have about 25 students per classroom up to age 5, approx. 25 students per classroom from ages 6 to 10, and approx. 30 students per classroom from ages 11 to 14. There is overwhelming evidence that following benefits exist: [...]
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Chairman to PM’s Science Advisory Council visits
Prof. C. N. R. Rao, visited the school on 29 September 2011. He emphasized among the students the importance of self-confidence, independent thinking and hard discipline. One must dream and do what one loves to do and make it his occupation. There is no dearth of opportunities if one is courageous and creative to try [...]
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Founder’s Message on the Annual Day
Dear Chief Guest, Shri J N Chamber IAS Principal Secretary, Govt. of UP, Chairman of the Advisory Council Hon Justice D K Trivedi (Retd.), former chairman of the Advisory Council and eminent International Scientist Dr Nitya Anand, eminent citizens, alumnae parents, alumnae, guardians of students, you are all welcome to the 31st Annual Day of [...]
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Modern School creates history: First ISO 9001 school in India
It is a part of Indian and international educational history that The Modern is the first school in India, and among a few in the world, to be certified for the international Quality Management System ISO9000 since May 1997. (The Modern School was the first school in India to get certified for ISO9002:1994 in 1997; [...]
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Golden Peacock National Training Award
The Modern is the recipient of the prestigious Golden Peacock National Training Award. What is the Golden Peacock National Training Award? It identifies excellence in training practices and relates effective training with improved business and individual performance by providing role models in all sectors of Indian Corporate life. The Golden Peacock National Training Award is [...]
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Making your child a ‘Fully Functioning Person’
The Modern School not only aims at the academic development of the child but also lays emphasis on the holistic development. Our aim is to make children competent and mature enough so that they not only do well in exams but also come out with flying colours in the daily tests of life as sensitive, [...]
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Modernites are ‘Intrinsically Motivated’
A visitor: “Why do you study this chapter?” Extrinsically motivated student: “Because it’s part of our syllabus and will come in the exams.” Intrinsically motivated student: “Because this chapter is so interesting. I love it.” Extrinsic motivation, like awards, marks, honours, grades, etc., is necessary when students have not developed an interest in or internal [...]
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Teaching Values to our students
The school is built on the foundation of three qualities, namely, honesty, care and discipline. The school is governed at all levels, and at all times by these qualities. The mission and core values of the school are as follows: Mission of the management: Nurturing cognitive and emotional intelligence among all children- and transforming children [...]
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Lifelong success, not just exam success
In modern times knowledge gets obsolete every day. So instead of making children consume knowledge, we have to also make them capable of learning how to gather and learn new knowledge on their own. Child centered education aims at enabling a child learn ‘how to learn’. To face the future shock of a fast changing [...]
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Mr. Rakesh Kapoor participating in the IB Conference
Mr. Rakesh Kapoor, participating in the International Baccalaureate Asia Pacific 24th Annual Regional Conference (24th-28th March2010). The Modern School is the first school in Lucknow to implement the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
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The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009.
A brief analysis by Mr. Rakesh Kapoor, Founder, The Modern School, Lucknow The points below are from government of India’s ‘The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009’ Chapter V ‘Curriculum and completion of elementary education’: Conformity with the values enshrined in the constitution All round development of the child Building up child’s [...]
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Welcome to The Modern School, Aliganj, Lucknow
The Modern School exists to facilitate the development of intelligent, resilient, internationally minded and socially responsible human being who also grow up to be lifelong self-learners. The Modern School has at its core: learning without cramming; excellence without distress; discipline without fear; and relationships without conditions. Established in 1979, The Modern, situated at Aliganj, Lucknow, India, [...]
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Welcome to The Modern School, Aliganj, Lucknow
The Modern School exists to facilitate the development of intelligent, resilient, internationally minded and socially responsible human being who also grow up to be lifelong self-learners. The Modern School has at its core: learning without cramming; excellence without distress; discipline without fear; and relationships without conditions. Established in 1979, The Modern, situated at Aliganj, Lucknow, India, [...]
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The Modern experience
Quality is what The Modern School believes in. So, when it was time to host the Frank Anthony Inter School Debate Championship conducted by ISC, the aim was to make quality arrangements for the guests. The Modern welcomed some of the famous schools and eminent personalities. The hospitality arrangements for the invitees, who actively participated [...]
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First in Quality School Governance
On 16 January, 2009, The Modern School became the first school in India to get accreditation by Quality Council of India’s NABET Standard for Quality School Governance. The Modern School was also the first school in India to get certified for ISO9002:1994 (superceded by ISO9001:2000) on 27 May 1997. What is the NABET Quality School [...]
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Mission
The Mission Statement as practiced by the teachers and students of The Modern. “The Modern School facilitates the development of holistic and socially responsible human beings who also grow up to be life-long learners. “The Modern School will have at its core: learning without cramming, excellence without distress, discipline without fear and relationships of unconditional [...]
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MMI Workshop at Club of Lucknow
Mr. Rakesh Kapoor conducted a workshop among the literati of Lucknow city at the Club of Lucknow’s get together. Eminent dignitaries and senior bureaucrats participated enthusiastically in workshop tasks and ensuing discussions.
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MMI Workshop at Grant Thornton
Mr. Rakesh Kapoor conducted at a Mind Mapping Intelligence workshop among the employees and senior partners of MNC Strategic Advisory firm Grant Thornton at Westin Resorts, Gurgaon.
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