Pedagogy
Knowledge. Character. Leadership.The Socratic method, adapted to every learner.
An array of teaching methods addresses students with different learning styles and socio-cultural backgrounds. Faculty are sensitive to each student’s learning needs.
Shaped by three ideas
Expanding knowledge
Expanding the knowledge frontier and preserving it.
Self-discovery
Self-understanding, self-discovery and imaginative thinking.
Communication
Developing oral and written competency.
Instruction methods at VJIM
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Rigorous intellectual exercise
A good amount of reading, thinking and independent work by students.
- 02
Constructive challenge
Regular positive criticism, challenge and stimulation based on students’ replies and discussion.
- 03
Orderly progression
Moving patiently from a broad, simple level to much greater depth and complexity.
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Real-world relevance
Examples, demonstrations with numbers and facts, real-life situations and interdisciplinary learning.
Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning
Used across all terms and courses, with more activities as students progress.
2Term I
3Term II
4Term III
5Terms IV–VI
POGIL activities per course, per term. The overriding consideration is the teacher’s concern to sustain the student’s desire to learn.