Our School
Educational experts believe that a proper mix of formal & informal education (academics and practical) is important aspect of one’s development. Considering that, we at Ab-Normal Home, have four days of academics and a one day reserved for activity-based education. Kids undergo theoretical learning by way of different activities and exercises theory learnt during the week. Learning methods can be divided into two logical ways viz. Inductive method and Deductive method
Inductive method is the one that is practiced in teaching approved syllabus. It comprises of teaching the theory part first and then reinforcing the same by understanding its practical application. This requires a capacity to think at an abstract level especially for subjects like mathematics, science & Social science. It is found that children with normal abilities find it difficult to learn these abstract concepts which indicate how bigger challenge it is for the “Special” children to achieve the same. To make the task of “imagining” the concept to be able to comprehend it fully, we conduct some inductive activities at Ab-normal home:
The Fridays are reserved for deductive learning. In this method, children introspect on the activities completed during the week by way of inductive method. The introspection can take place at individual or group level This approach works best for kids with moderate disability. However, at Ab-Normal Home, there are children with multiple and or severe disability too who need special attention hence they are catered to in a different way. The children with severe disabilities need training even to conduct basic day to day activities such as washing hands, having food, communicating and conveying basic needs to the caretaker and toilet training. Though these children show progress at a very low pace, given proper training and productive atmosphere to thrive they can make noticeable progress and more importantly are happy to be here and enjoy the activities.
Parents are very important aspect of Ab-Normal Home family. Through constant interactions, they are kept posted about child’s progress. Parents too provide continuous feedback which helps us customize the course of action for everyone. Meetings are conducted every month to carry out such interactions.
We have a very dedicated staff at Ab-Normal Home that helps us meet our goals and objectives. Trainings are conducted to enhance their existing skills, build the team and improve their approach. As a human being everyone likes to see fruits of their efforts and that too as soon as possible. However, while working with special children, lots of patience is required to be able to notice any visible or measurable progress made by the child. The staff is trained to develop an eye to notice these minute changes and to customize their inputs to the child according to his or her needs.
