A Clarion Education: A Progressive Outlook

At Clarion, words and actions are aligned. They have master teachers who are trained in progressive pedagogy and understanding of what is developmentally appropriate for children. There is a focus on children learning to think and taking responsibility for their learning. Traditional education learners are passive - progressive education at Clarion learners co-create knowledge, problem solve and plan. In traditional education, teachers are the source of information; at Clarion, teachers guide learning and coach students by teaching them to ask the right questions. In a traditional model, parents are uninvolved; at Clarion, parents are resources and active participants in their child’s education. In traditional education, learning is linear with factual and skill mastery; at Clarion, learning is spiral with depth and breadth of goals. In a traditional model, knowledge is based on right answers; at Clarion, knowledge is constructed through play, direct experiences, social interactions and research. There is a true relationship and on-going dialogue between child and teacher, a learning partnership. The Clarion Way Clarion ignites curiosity with commitment, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking skills and communication. At Clarion, they teach students to analyze information and ideas and form reasonable judgements, articulate thoughts and feelings clearly in a wide range of media – oral, written and digital; collaborate and work constructively with others. Differences Between Traditional Education and The Clarion Way 

Families who join Clarion are often forward-looking, aware of the world they live in and the changing future. They realize that there is a better way to learn than what they had when they were children. They recognize that a progressive education will better prepare their children for adulthood and the challenges they will find in society. If you are curious about Clarion School and its way of learning and would like to find out more, visit www.clarionschooldubai.com or book a tour here.