The foundation of the school is that curriculum comes first.
Curriculum is the basic unit of the teaching system, and it is also the externalization and carrier of educational concepts. It is a dynamic educational existence, which is the explicit form of classroom teaching and the implicit form of campus environmental creation, boarding environment, and learning community. The fusion presentation of etc. Only by achieving explicit "teaching" and implicit "education" can we better "humanize people", that is, "people-oriented" and "student development-oriented". Students must first "become human beings" and possess human qualities. All basic qualities, and then let them become compound innovative talents with core qualities.
The curriculum of Dingwen Bilingual Department (Primary School) adheres to the educational philosophy of "rooted in China, globally competent, and philanthropic". On the basis of learning the Chinese National Curriculum (CNC), it integrates the essence of the international curriculum IPC and IBPYP/MYP. The International Understanding Education Course (EIU) not only consolidates students' basic academic knowledge, but also helps them conduct in-depth inquiry learning in the subject. It focuses on cultivating students' exploratory thinking, analysis and problem-solving abilities and creative thinking, and improves their comprehensive humanistic qualities.
In addition to school-based courses, Dingwen also offers a variety of quality development courses. In addition to academic tutoring and support, it also carries out community practices, club activities, and school team competitions around humanities, science, art, sports, visual design and other projects, allowing students to Students "practice in activities and grow in practice."
1+1+1=3, but in the framework of the curriculum system of Dingwen Bilingual Department (primary school), Chinese national curriculum + international characteristic courses + quality development courses = whole-person education. The diverse courses build a complete bilingual education system , this is exactly Dingwen’s mission of “pursuing academic excellence and developing holistic education”, and also the ideal original intention of “rooting in China, being globally competent, and loving the world”.
Chinese National Curriculum (CNC)
Consolidate the academic foundation and add two special courses
The development of basic education must be "oriented toward modernization, the world, and the future," but the primary goal is to take root in the country and be "established" in China.
Dingwen Bilingual Department (Primary School) follows the national curriculum syllabus and sets compulsory courses in Chinese, mathematics, English, biology, chemistry, physics, history, geography, morality and rule of law, information technology, art, music, and physical education. Chinese language and Taoism courses are taught in Chinese mode, and English courses are taught in English mode. All other courses are taught in bilingual mode. It is intended to help students deeply understand the world in their mother tongue, and also let them learn to acquire knowledge in English and use English. To think, to express, to criticize, and connect the world in English.
In addition, at the junior high school level, science and humanities are divided into fine subjects and taught by specialist teachers, which can effectively enhance the improvement of students' knowledge system structure and achieve a spiral accumulation of knowledge.
2. International characteristic courses: exploration and practice, expanding the depth and breadth of knowledge
The traditional teaching model is often "indoctrination". Teaching requires children not to understand knowledge points, but to memorize them by rote. However, "cramming" education increases students' learning pressure and reduces their enthusiasm and interest in learning.
Dingwen adheres to the principle of "people-oriented" and "student-centered", respects the laws of children's growth and development, allows students to explore and learn independently, and enhances learning initiative. The international characteristic courses integrate the essence of international IPC and IBPYP/MYP courses, and adopt PBL teaching method (teaching method of designing learning situations), allowing students to think innovatively and solve complex problems one after another during the investigation and exploration of a certain topic.
For example, the special study "The Ethnic Minorities I am Most Interested in" requires students to independently collect and organize information on ethnic minorities. During the process of independent exploration, students can learn a series of knowledge about the traditional costumes, traditional architectural styles, special cuisines, unique geographical advantages, hydrology and climate, customs and customs of various ethnic minorities.
The international understanding education curriculum is based on "China and the world" and is taught bilingually. It focuses on the three dimensions of "thematic inquiry and practice, equal emphasis on academic abilities, and penetration of cultural interests". Through single-subject learning, interdisciplinary exploration, multi-disciplinary penetration, and special research, STEM expansion, off-campus study and other methods help students strengthen the depth of learning and expand the breadth of knowledge. Among them, special courses such as the comparison of Chinese and foreign elements and the study of global issues run through primary schools and junior high schools. Students can not only learn excellent Chinese and foreign cultures, but also enhance national pride, enhance global citizenship, and better adapt to the development of the times.
In addition, Dingwen adheres to "student development-oriented" and follows the laws of student growth and development, adding special courses - Chinese library courses, English library courses and English drama classes.
Library courses support students in practicing book classification, retrieving books, etc. Chinese teachers and English teachers assist students in reading guidance, and also carry out Chinese and English reading plans to help students complete graded reading indicators, deepen their understanding of subject knowledge, and expand their reading interests. Let children develop the habit of "reading well, reading good books" in the lower grades and guide them to think from reading.
English drama courses are entertaining and educational, making English expression natural and interesting, and helping children achieve deeper English language learning. In addition, drama education is the best experiential education. Every role play is a refinement and sublimation of thoughts and a life experience. Through constant emotional perception, children's imagination and creativity will also be improved.
3. Quality development courses allow students to explore freely and develop their strengths
"I have personally experienced traditional education, but I missed my dream school because of partial subjects. Therefore, I don't want my children to be constrained by it and lose the exploration and study of their interests." This is what a mother confided to Dingwen. What’s worth looking into is that this is not an isolated case. It can be seen that the "number-only theory" is gradually being abandoned, and giving full play to students' strengths has become a new educational expectation for parents.
Dingwen's quality development courses cover academics, art, technology, interests, sports and other fields, with hundreds of courses. There are all kinds of courses in equestrian, rowing, rugby, drama, calligraphy and painting, chess, martial arts, robot programming, ceramics, fashion design, astronomy, planting and baking, Future City International Competition, etc. Empowering with art, teaching with skills, and teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. Meet students' unique personality development needs.
Dingwen's quality development courses are the integration and continuation of school-based curriculum resources. The curriculum is also coherent and systematic, and it cultivates students' abilities from beginning to end. Dingwen hopes that students can feel the joy of learning from the rich quality-development courses, grow through interaction, and develop from entry level to advanced level, from interest to major, by simultaneously developing all five aspects of education.
The rich curriculum naturally requires the support and guarantee of top-level configurations. Dingwen has both software and hardware, strong teaching staff, and professional venues and facilities to help students tap their potential to the greatest extent, allowing students to freely explore and develop their strengths in sufficient time and space, and gradually develop into professionalism and move towards more A broad stage of life.
At Dingwen, academics are rigorous, and students can pursue breakthroughs and excellence; at Dingwen, the curriculum is diversified, empowering students to grow in personality and develop in an all-round way; at Dingwen, bilingualism allows them to sail cultural confidence and improve their international adaptability; come to Dingwen Let’s go to a course feast together and make the future full of vitality.
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