The Culture of Learning at Evolvingminds

“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge” — Carl Sagan.

Throughout time, humans have been curious. In the ancient, Paleolithic era, the earliest humans picked up and examined stones, figuring out how to craft tools. Brilliant minds in the past dared to challenge the rigid constructs of knowledge, leading to revolutionary realizations: gravity, evolution, the shape of the Earth, and much more. The significance of science has never been taken for granted. It is a beacon of truth, an antidote to misconceptions. 

However, in the context of schools today, science is not considered as much of a thinking subject as it is a rote memorization subject, where there’s no room for pondering and reflection. Science education in schools is growing more shallow by the day, where critical thinking and experiential knowledge are ignored. Further still, teachers of science are not passionate enough to teach science the way it should be taught. And the truth is, if the teachers don’t enjoy teaching science, neither will the students enjoy learning it.

And that’s where Evolvingminds steps in.
Evolvingminds is the innovative academy where science, in its true essence, is celebrated and inculcated in young minds.

The progressive pedagogy

One of the areas where traditional education has fallen short is its pedagogy. Oftentimes, a child is anxious when it comes to learning science – they are rushed, pressurized, and discriminated against for being “dull”, making them afraid of mistakes and bad grades. Science has turned into a cycle of Q&A, where kids are forced to answer rather than encouraged to think or do. 

In Evolvingminds, patience and interaction are key factors to pedagogy. Not only are children motivated to think analytically, but they are also given the time to do so. Time is incredibly crucial in science – without it, all the development we see today would not exist. Moreover, emphasis is given to the question more than a straightforward answer, which helps children find an answer. Here, mentors calmly nudge them out of their comfort zone, hence children are confident in learning and participating.

An important point to note is that children are liberated from any kind of discrimination against them. Children are grouped in different levels based on their skill rather than their age or standard. However, not to be misunderstood, children are not differentiated as “good” or “bad” learners – Evolvingminds understands that one size does not fit all and that each child has their own strengths and weaknesses. Fear-induced learning is never promoted.

Above all, positivity and collaboration are the principles of our learning environment, where children feel comfortable posing ideas and questions while enjoying themselves. As Evolvingminds eliminates the fear of making mistakes, children feel free to venture and often make a mess! Not to mention, the desire to invent a solution automatically drives children to work together in harmony.

The thought process of parents

A parent’s sole wish is for their child to be happy. Parents see a bright future for them, hoping that they grow into well-rounded individuals. Unfortunately, they often see their child’s interests being snuffed out by the flaws of the education system. And the parents are tired of it. How much longer should they see their child struggle?

When it comes to science education, parents express common concerns – the lack of practical learning, a subject of rote memorization – and they take matters into their hands. It is disheartening to see their children experience the same ineffective education that they experienced themselves. They want their children to flourish holistically. Ergo, Evolvingminds is just as much of a service for parents as it is for children. It is a place to be entrusted with keeping a child’s interest alive.

The real value of science in a child’s life

In a world driven by the economy, evidently, the benefits of learning science are academic merit and a wide variety of good job opportunities. But as science is all about looking beyond what’s obvious, the structured curriculum of Evolvingminds impacts children at a deeper level.

Children learn that perseverance and confidence are fundamental to arriving at either a solution or a goal in life. Furthermore, the obstacles they face are merely milestones that bring them closer to what they want to achieve.

A core belief in teaching at Evolvingminds is that the fear of failure restricts a child from progressing. If the greatest thinkers were restrained with fear, humans would not move forward at all. Children are taught that mistakes are actually learning opportunities.  

Most of all, children start nurturing a hunger to learn and explore. Their interest is the fuel to their progress. And since science is proof that the world keeps evolving, good education teaches children to evolve with it. 

Hence, Evolvingminds is a unique space where children grow intellectually and spiritually, the one place where we strive to honor the essence of science.

Demo sessions

Demo sessions are held each Sunday where Anand R, the founder, explains the methodology and philosophy of Evolvingminds to parents and children. Following that, Anand engages the children in an enjoyable, interactive science experiment. The purpose of these sessions is to show parents how children are encouraged to think critically in our classes. In a world where so many institutes falsely advertise themselves, Evolvingminds strives to prove to parents its authenticity.

About the Author

I’m Arushi Arya, a 16-year-old interning at Evolvingminds. I attended their summer camp, and now I’ve come to learn about and explore Evolvingminds at a deeper level. From what I’ve seen and experienced, I decided to gather all my insights in this blog – and I mean every single word of it. Evolvingminds is truly a revolutionary platform that enriches children in all aspects, and it’s an honor to contribute to their work!