Ensuring the Holistic Development of

the Learner

Holistic Development

represents a journeyalong which both the

learner and the teacher will grow.

Holistic education challenges teachers to think differently about the students

cognitive and affective development, the more so as we have to inculcate the 21st

century skills in our learners.

aims at preparing students for a fulfilling and productive life in which

their skills and attributes are constantly challenged ,developed and

applied as part of their lifelong learning.

Jacques Delors : Famous french economist and politician ,8th President of European Commission.

UNESCO commission on Education for the 21st

Century : “Learning ,the treasure within”

4 pillars as the foundation of Education

1. Learning to be

2. Learning to do

3. Learning to know

4. Learning to live together

Other

INCULCATING NEW SKILLS RELATED TO

‘WHOLE PERSON’

DEVELOPMENT

.

The MOE and HR Strategic Plan (2008-2020) : a Plea for

broad curriculum

the diversification of extracurricular activities for personal

growth

enhanced critical thinking for innovation .

3Rs + 4Cs

1. Collaborative skills

2. Communication skills

3. Creativity

4. Critical thinking

ICT Empowerment of Learners with Computational Skills to adapt to new 21st Century challenges

Provision of ICT Infrastructure in schools

SANKORE Project

As at date no. of classrooms equipped :552

By end of 2014 all Std 4,5 and 6 classrooms equipped

Exposure to digitised content

Ongoing works for AL subjects

Facilitating Self-Learning through the PC Tablet Project

Hotspot in 27 ZEP Schools

Inclusive Education for SEN: Braille PCs

2010; Introduction of EP at Std IV

2011; Extension of EP program in std III

The Process:

After school hours – duration: 75 minutes thrice

weekly.

Drama, slam, dance and music to develop key

competencies and skills.

National Award Ceremony to showcase benefits.

Conducted during the 2nd and / or 3rd term holidays.

Initiated in December 2011

Selection of schools based on CPE pass rates of less

than 50%.

Comprises alternative learning approaches

Component of the school curriculum with a specific

time allocated to it on the school time table.

2013: Activity Book launched for Standards III and

IV.

2014 : New activity book for std IV

Collaborative Venture: PMO, TMRSU and MIE.

Green School Project and MID CLUBS

MID Clubs set up in all State Secondary Schools

Planned for roll out to all private secondary

schools in 2014.

Setting up of MID Clubs

School Greening Project

Rain Harvesting

Project

Installation of Photovoltaic

Waste Segregation

Objective: To enable learners to inculcate a deeper

understanding of one another and acceptance of differences

based on ethnicity, religion, race and culture.

Initiated in 2010

2011 Theme : “Tous parents tous différents – ena enn sel

ras, ras dimounn”.

2013 Theme : „Nou Kiltir Nou Rises‟

.

National Institute for Civic Education (NICE)

PMO Driven

Goal: Promotion of civics, community service and value-based

education. Leading to

- creative expression, emotional, psychological , physical and social

development.

Target Group: Form IV students from 2nd to 12th December 2013

4 components:

1. Individual

2. Society

3. Community

4. Country

The National Youth Award ( Duke of Edinburgh

International Award)

Objectives:

1. Foster healthy relationship and develop leadership

qualities among students.

2013: 2512 participants from 43 State Schools

A program posing individual challenge and

encouraging participants to work at their own pace.

Deployments of Argo floats and Drifters for NASA and NOAA in the

South Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

The purpose :

1. Study of climate change & climate prediction

2. Securing information on tsunami and earthquake study via a satellite.

40 floats and 10 drifters allocated to Mauritian schools

Around 80 secondary schools adhered

- To receive real-time data, helps to interpret scientific data

- To enrich Science curriculum, mainly Marine Biology and

Mathematics and other related subjects like Geography

Model United Nations - Zonal MUN in 2014 to increase

participation

Young Journalist Award ( British Council)

SADC Essay Competition

Public Speaking

Debates

Constance Award

Omnicane Award

MCB ‘Make A Wish’ Competition

Junior Achievement Mascareignes

Science exhibitions and competitions………

Vision screening

Breathing and stretching

Sexuality Education

Physical Education

The Arts (Music & Dance)

Health and wellness

Most of the pupils of Std 1 have been screened and the

exercise is ongoing for Std 11

Follow up of referred pupils and needy cases attended to

Dedicated space for vision screening in all primary

schools in 2014

Standard I Standard II

Number of Schools Screened 261 84

Number of Pupils Screened 11708 3322

Number of Pupils Referred1481 337

Dedicated support at highest level

Spear headed by the Directorate of Curriculum Development and Evaluation

National Educational Counselling Services

Soon-to-be- set-up Health and Wellness Directorate

TOGETHER LET US

CONSOLIDATE THE

HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT

OF THE CHILD