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Technology
Curriculum @ AMBRIT
Today's
children are growing up in a world increasingly dominated by Technology
and the media. Ambrit's ICT philosophy aims to empower students
and enable them to become competent and responsible users of Technology
in all its applications.
To this end, ICT at Ambrit is treated as a means
of achieving a desired result rather than as a subject whose skills
are taught in isolation. Therefore, Technology lessons are based
upon a curriculum subject area, the lessons being the result of
close collaboration between the technology teacher and the class
or subject teacher.
The technology curriculum endeavors to empower
students with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding
of ICT in a modern world through integrated use of up to date,
industry standard programs and teaching methods.
Children learn:
To use appropriate technologies to achieve a desired result
The impact of technology on society
How to use technology ethically and appropriately
To develop and assess valuable technology uses
To appreciate technology and its uses
To use technology safely and responsibly
The Middle school students and teachers have access
to a mobile classroom of 20 MacBooks, enabling teachers to utilise
technology to the full in their lessons. Again, these computers
are capable of running both Windows and Macintosh operating systems.
The school also has SMART interactive whiteboards in every classroom.
These boards add a dynamic, interactive dimension to teaching,
allowing students to present work to their peers, and the teacher
to give interactive lessons. Each board also doubles up as an
audio-visual station, enabling teachers to show films, documentaries
and listen to music.
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to visit the technology web site
Library
The
Ambrit Libraries are central resources for all students, staff
and parents of the school. Our mission is to support the curriculum
and assist in all aspects of the teaching and learning process
by:
> Encouraging a love of books and reading by providing an attractive
and stimulating environment.
>Providing information services for students, not only to supplement
and complement classroom learning, but to encourage the development
of individual interests.
>Teaching library and information skills throughout the school,
to promote effective and independent use of the library.
Library
skills that were introduced and mastered in Primary are put into
practice on assigned research projects in collaboration with Middle-School
subject teachers. Literature appreciation continues to be an important
aspect of the Library Programme. Emphasis is placed on selecting
fiction literature that is appropriate for their individual reading
level, and students regularly engage in sustained reading. Middle
School students are expected to contribute to author discussions
and prepare student led book talks. In weekly classes, the overall
goal is to encourage a love of reading and the effective use of
nonfiction materials, enabling students to approach research confidently.
Middle School students have a scheduled library lesson once a
week, but are encouraged to visit the library before and after
school, as well as during their breaks.
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to visit the library web site
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