Ecole Schools defines learning as an active and engaging process, where students act as curious, discovering, producing, and sharing individuals. The goal is to help students learn how to learn, internalize knowledge, and develop a lifelong learning habit. Our educational system is built on an innovative, flexible, and sustainable model that fosters holistic development and equips students with 21st-century skills.
1. Deep Learning and Internalization of Knowledge
Ecole Schools acknowledges that learning is not merely a mental process; it becomes lasting through internalization. To support this, learning processes are designed around curiosity, exploration, and experiential learning, ensuring knowledge is stored in long-term memory.
2. Integration of Emotions and Motivation into the Learning Process
Learning is deeply influenced by emotions. Curiosity, excitement, exploration, and achievement enhance learning, while fear, anxiety, and fear of failure hinder it. Ecole Schools creates a supportive and safe learning environment that stimulates positive emotions and encourages intrinsic motivation.
3. Multisensory Participation in Learning
For learning to be effective and long-lasting, multiple senses must be actively engaged. Therefore:
- Visual Learning: Supported through maps, diagrams, animations, videos, and observation activities.
- Auditory Learning: Encouraged through discussions, presentations, group work, and brainstorming sessions.
- Kinesthetic Learning: Enhanced through experiments, hands-on activities, mobile learning applications, and written tasks.
4. Curiosity and Exploration-Based Learning
Each lesson is structured to help students understand why they should learn a topic. The curriculum is presented with:
- Connections to real-world problems.
- Relevance to students’ lives.
- Intriguing stories and meaningful contexts.
5. Personalized Learning and Respect for Individual Learning Rhythms
Every student has a unique learning pace and method. Ecole Schools:
- Identifies each student’s learning style and applies personalized learning plans.
- Allows students to progress at their own speed.
- Measures development using process-focused assessments instead of standardized tests.
6. Continuous and Independent Learning Culture
Ecole Schools supports students in discovering knowledge independently rather than solely receiving it from teachers. To achieve this:
- “Learning how to learn” skills are explicitly taught.
- Students are encouraged to be independent learners by learning how to access information effectively.
- Project-based, research-driven, and exploration-oriented methodologies are applied.
7. Collaboration and Social Learning Instead of Competition
Ecole Schools recognizes that learning is a social process as much as it is an individual one. Therefore:
- Group work, collaborative projects, and peer learning are actively promoted.
- Collective success and community-based learning are prioritized over individual competition.
- Empathy, communication, and teamwork skills are developed through shared learning experiences.
8. Assessment: Process and Performance Tracking
Instead of relying on traditional exams, student success is measured by:
- Participation in the learning process and progress over time.
- Portfolio evaluations, project-based assessments, and self-assessment tools.
- Analyzing learning outcomes through real-life applications and scenarios.
9. Technology and Artificial Intelligence-Supported Learning
Ecole Schools embraces technology to enhance learning and utilizes AI-powered educational tools:
- Learning analytics track students’ progress and adapt content accordingly.
- Adaptive learning systems provide personalized content based on individual needs.
- Technology is used to empower students as active creators, rather than passive consumers.
10. Natural Learning Environments and Real-Life-Connected Education
Ecole Schools ensures that learning extends beyond the classroom and integrates real-life experiences:
- Workshops, field trips, and nature-based learning experiences enhance understanding.
- Community-based projects and internship programs connect learning to the real world.
- Art, sports, and nature activities are considered essential components of the learning process.