Learning Laboratories
Theoretical knowledge when backed up by practical experiments can help the children to understand the basic concepts faster with clarity. ‘’Heart” of the learning process, the labs are designed to make the child an independent learner who learns to synthesize and apply knowledge.
By manipulating concrete objects, children go through a series of learning processes that help them develop the thinking skills necessary for understanding Math in the primary school years. Given adequate materials, time to work through play, and a teacher to facilitate, children develop pre-Math and scientific concepts along with the cognitive skills necessary for applying knowledge, in the Math & Science Activity Centre. We encourage early childhood educators to lay special emphasis on including Math and Science activities in the Centre which has been specially crafted to make learning a fun and joyful experience. The objective is to strengthen teaching and learning of science & mathematics through these simple toys and hands-on activities, which students can build and experiment with.
A. I. MAC: MATH ACTIVITY CENTRE
II. MATHS LAB
To enhance practical mathematical skills and make students be well-versed with the concepts, Math Lab has been set up in SPPS. It stimulates interest in Mathematics, and encourages and assists students to develop the knowledge, competence, and enthusiasm thereby removing the fear of the subject.
B. STEC: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EDUTAINMENT CENTRE
The Science technology Edutainment Centre (STEC) is engaged in developing low-cost interactive science toys that can be used to teach science in a participative and hands-on way. A science exposition hall to provide an exposure of cutting-edge areas of science and technology and their impact on the society through interesting and enjoyable thematic presentation, virtual reality experiences and hi-tech systems is incorporated. STEC also generates educational resource material for students and teachers, aimed at improving conceptual understanding of topics from the curriculum.
I. SCIENCE LABS
Mentoring the scientific and analytical acumen…
The purpose of the Science Lab is to stimulate students’ interest in Science. To enhance the learning ability of the students and to impart practical exposure about theoretical concepts, the school is well equipped with Physics Lab, Chemistry lab and Biology Lab. The students have hands-on experience to their learning. The experiments conducted in the labs help them add to their knowledge.
(a) BIOLOGY LAB:
A spacious well-ventilated Biology lab caters to the requirements of students. Keeping the latest syllabus in mind the models, specimens, charts, slides and chemicals have been well arranged
(b) CHEMISTRY LAB:
A well-equipped Chemistry lab with all the necessary apparatus, chemicals and solutions has been set up. Students use it to have a first-hand experience of what they learn theoretically.
An ultra-modern Physics lab is fully equipped with latest apparatus to provide the much- needed facilities to the Well qualified teachers and lab assistants are yet another asset for the lab.
II. ICT LAB: Information and Communications Technology:
Welcome to the Information Communications Technology Lab, a dedicated space where students acquire proficiency in utilizing their personalized portals, mastering presentation techniques, and engaging in various activities. This center serves as a catalyst for digital literacy, fostering a dynamic environment where technological skills are honed for academic and professional success.
An ICT lab serves as the center for teaching computer to all classes by a specialist computer teacher. In this modern high-tech world, students need to be computer literate and be well versed with its applications. The school has well equipped computer lab. The ICT lab is equipped with the latest technology, computers with Multimedia, powered through individual U.P.S, Printers, Scanners and all working on LAN. Internet facility is available to the students and the staff. We have LCD projectors to make teaching and learning interesting, enjoyable and effective. The computer department has the choicest collection of CDs and DVDs. Students make their projects on Power-Point to make a unique design. Skilled staff members with the latest knowledge of computer are available for training the students. Wi-fi system has been installed with all the security measures
To foster Interactive communication in the classrooms, SPPS Convent School have Language Labs wherein the young minds are imparted language proficiency skills. The main aim of these labs is to help students master all language skills (reading, listening, speaking and writing). The Labs provide teachers an edge to teach groups of all sizes and skill levels easily. They also simulate real life situations: group discussions, role plays, mock interviews and more!
We have a well-equipped air-conditioned language lab in the first floor with 30 audio visual installations used in modern teaching method to learn English along with foreign languages. The teacher and student are connected via LAN. Students can speak simultaneously without distracting each other, play back recording in their own voice, interact with teacher, store their results and recordings. Teacher also can intervene and control the learners’ computers via the teachers’ console, track of learners’ work etc.
The purpose of language lab is to involve students to actively participate in language learning exercises increasing the time of the participants otherwise not possible in a traditional classroom environment. Here learning occurs in a structured way, in a real context and visually attractive way. The language lab offers board casting, television program, web-assisted material, net connectivity, audio visual aids, tapes & CD’s – for both classics and modern orientation. The multiplication Hi-tech Language Laboratory allows the students to listen to model pronunciation, repeat and record the same, listen to their performance, compare with the model and do self – assessment.