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Highlands International School San Salvador
Highlands Advantages
Learning methodologies
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Project-based learning: Manages to develop orderly thinking by proposing solutions to situations related to real life through sequenced steps. In addition, since it takes place over an extended period of time, it allows students to develop organization and planning skills.
Aprendizaje basado en problemas o retos: Desarrolla múltiples habilidades a partir de la resolución de un problema o reto, tales como ampliar su perspectiva al tener que abordar el problema desde distintos ángulos para su análisis, el desarrollo de la creatividad al plantear posibles soluciones, así como incentivarlo a ser asertivos en la toma de decisiones de acuerdo con la información disponible y el aprender a trabajar bajo presión.
Case studies : It is sought that the students, first in a personal way, then in small groups and finally in plenary, formulate proposals that propose concrete and realistic solutions considering different perspectives, to real life situations. Through analysis, reflection and discussion in small groups, empathy is fostered and presenting the conclusions to a group promotes the development of confidence and clarity to speak in public.
Experiments: Encourages children to inquiry, investigation and discovery learning by fostering curiosity by encouraging the student to ask questions and formulate their hypotheses, and seek answers. Through experimentation, they manage to understand natural and scientific phenomena to generate and propose models.
Collaborative centers: It serves to reinforce or consolidate learning previously addressed with the support of specific environments and materials. It encourages student autonomy by assigning them a task with a limited time to complete it, in the same way it responds to multiple intelligences and learning styles by providing alternative materials, activities and evaluation depending on each student.
training environments
Nuestras instalaciones son parte importante dentro del proceso de aprendizaje de los alumnos. Aprovechamos cualquier oportunidad, dentro y fuera del salón de clases, para generar una experiencia educativa-formativa. Todos los espacios han sido creados cuidando cada detalle con el objetivo de desarrollar al máximo el potencial de nuestros alumnos.
- We integrate technology into the classroom, not just for entertainment, but to reinforce concepts, ideas, and skills.
- We have large windows, which help students self-regulate their attention, by connecting the interior space with the exterior.
- We use, in all our spaces, neutral colors that help promote concentration and creativity.
- We seek to give life to each of the spaces within the classroom, by allowing students to explore and use each corner.
Bilingualism
In our model, English is much more than a subject. The main advantage of our approach to bilingualism is that students achieve a high command of English, which allows them to study and work professionally in a second language, and they also have the possibility of obtaining international certificates that guarantee their knowledge.
Proficiency in English occurs progressively in the different sections and upon graduation our students* reach a C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Starting in the 7th grade of Middle School, our students learn French as a third language.
Accompaniment
We firmly believe that people are the ones who train students, therefore, we consider the teacher as a fundamental link that mediates the learning process so that each student achieves their maximum development. In addition, we maintain close communication with the parents with whom we form an alliance to support them in their educational mission.
Sport, art and culture
A través del deporte, nuestros alumnos se conocen a sí mismos, aprenden a superar retos, forman la voluntad, el carácter y desarrollan aspectos psicomotrices, afectivos, sociales e intelectuales.
Además, ofrecemos a los alumnos un acercamiento constante con el arte y la cultura, que les ayude a desarrollar un pensamiento crítico y creativo, así como diversas habilidades emocionales.
Differentiated education with mixed environments
Nuestro modelo de educación diferenciada con ambientes mixtos nos permite ofrecer a nuestras familias, lo mejor de los dos mundos.
Estamos convencidos de que la educación diferenciada que se aplica dentro de los salones en primaria y secundaria, es el mejor camino para potenciar al máximo las capacidades cognitivas y el desarrollo académico de nuestros alumnos, ya que esto nos permite adaptar las estrategias pedagógicas a partir de los intereses y características psicoafectivas de los alumnos. Adicional a esto ofrecemos la ventaja de que alumnos y alumnas convivan de forma natural y espontánea en un ambiente mixto logrando:
- Un óptimo desarrollo socioemocional.
- A natural coexistence with the other sex.
- Form groups of mixed friends for life.
- Prepare to live in a world that is mixed.
Differentiated education with mixed environments
En todos nuestros niveles educativos buscamos que el alumno utilice la tecnología eficaz y eficientemente como herramienta para incrementar su productividad, desarrollar su creatividad, comunicar ideas y aprender colaborativamente, sin olvidar la responsabilidad que conlleva el uso de las mismas. Buscamos que todos los alumnos desarrollen su máximo potencial y que sean creadores y no únicamente consumidores de tecnología.
A través del uso de la tecnología educativa, la robótica y la metodología STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math), fomentamos que los alumnos la vean como:
- Recurso útil y necesario para el aprendizaje.
- Medio para desarrollar competencias digitales.
- Una base de habilidades tecnológicas para los siguientes niveles educativos.
