--- title: Blog | Global Indian International School | Skill Development (2) description: Skill Development | (2) --- [![giis-logo](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hs-fs/hubfs/GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png?width=2146&height=1035&name=GIIS_%20No-Tagline.png "giis-logo")](http://www.globalindianschool.org) # Global Indian International School Blog ## [Bond, explore and increase literacy by reading with your child](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/bond-explore-and-increase-literacy-by-reading-with-your-child) May 21, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Reading.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/bond-explore-and-increase-literacy-by-reading-with-your-child) Reading with your child is not just a pre-school activity. As parents may well know, knowing the alphabets does not on its own lead to advanced reading abilities. Readers have to recognise the context and the intended audience of the text. Appropriate vocabulary and sentence patterns also contribute to better comprehension of reading material.... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/bond-explore-and-increase-literacy-by-reading-with-your-child) ## [5 Ways GIIS Embraces ‘Learning by Doing’ Approach](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/5-ways-giis-embraces-learning-by-doing-approach) April 11, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/STITCH00028.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/5-ways-giis-embraces-learning-by-doing-approach) Experiential Learning or 'Learning through reflection on doing' is being argued by experts as a path forward for students who wish to be all-rounders and apply the acquired knowledge in real-life situations. A school that aims to balance academic excellence with holistic development, GIIS uses a very practical and hands-on approach to education. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/5-ways-giis-embraces-learning-by-doing-approach) ## [Engineering as a career has wide range of choices](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/engineering-as-a-career-has-wide-range-of-choices) March 4, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS_DAY01_2018-07-02-09-44-04.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/engineering-as-a-career-has-wide-range-of-choices) Engineering has contributed to the development of civilisation in many ways. Right from the invention of the wheel, engineers have improved human way of life and helped make the world a much more comfortable, safe place. The constant need for betterment of life led to engineering branching our into various discipline within itself, and now... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/engineering-as-a-career-has-wide-range-of-choices) ## [Social and emotional learning is an integral part of everyday school life](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/social-and-emotional-learning-is-an-integral-part-of-everyday-school-life) February 11, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Library.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/social-and-emotional-learning-is-an-integral-part-of-everyday-school-life) A successful adult is born not just of book learning, but from a child who has been taught important social and emotional lessons. These lessons empower their decision-making skills, their ability to work with others and their understanding of themselves. Learning environments that nurture these students weave social-emotional learning... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/social-and-emotional-learning-is-an-integral-part-of-everyday-school-life) ## [My experience as a Radio Jockey trainer at the SMART Campus](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/my-experience-as-a-radio-jockey-trainer-in-smart-campus) January 7, 2019 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202018-11-23%20at%208.58.55%20PM.png)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/my-experience-as-a-radio-jockey-trainer-in-smart-campus)  When I joined GIIS as a Media Executive I was absolutely thrilled at the thought of teaching students the one thing that I love the most in this world: Radio Jockeying. It was new, it was unconventional, and it was exciting to be surrounded by young minds who would be eager to learn something new. In the last four months, I have taught many... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/my-experience-as-a-radio-jockey-trainer-in-smart-campus) ## [My child learnt to cook in school!](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/culinary-lab-a-place-to-polish-an-inherent-skill) December 5, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/GIIS%20Classrooms%209.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/culinary-lab-a-place-to-polish-an-inherent-skill) Visit our culinary studio while cooking is underway and you will find groups of children enthusiastically trying their hands at various techniques, experimenting with different combinations of ingredients and learning to use appliances and kitchen utensils with confidence. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/culinary-lab-a-place-to-polish-an-inherent-skill) ## [How studying music in schools is an important part of education](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/music-studios-promote-cultural-academic-achievement) November 19, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/7Z3A3644.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/music-studios-promote-cultural-academic-achievement) People say there is magic in music, that it's a true language of the soul. [Research says those people are right](http://musicschoolcentral.com/10-compelling-studies-favor-greater-support-k-12-music-education/).  According to peer-reviewed studies in major publications, music education can elevate children's IQ, improve their emotional outlook and enhance academic achievement in non-music subjects. [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/music-studios-promote-cultural-academic-achievement) ## [Is There a Formula for Creating Future Ready Students?](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/is-there-a-formula-for-creating-future-ready-students) November 16, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/students-lab.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/is-there-a-formula-for-creating-future-ready-students) *Supporting the development of lifelong learning skills isn’t just something we talk about at GIIS. It’s infused in everything we do.* [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/is-there-a-formula-for-creating-future-ready-students) ## [Why Communication Skills are important for Academic Success](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-communication-skills-are-important-for-academic-success) November 2, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/APD_LP_Images/Relocation/moderateFee.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-communication-skills-are-important-for-academic-success) Communication is complex and takes many forms. Students who master the subtleties of oral communication and non-verbal cues are better-prepared to articulate their ideas, show empathy toward others and constructively resolve a conflict. Compared to those who struggle to express themselves, effective communicators are more likely to succeed and to... [Read more](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/why-communication-skills-are-important-for-academic-success) ## [Why is Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme a Strong Curriculum](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/igcse-at-giis-providing-strong-foundation-for-higher-studies) September 1, 2018 [![](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/hubfs/IGCSE.jpg)](https://blog.globalindianschool.org/igcse-at-giis-providing-strong-foundation-for-higher-studies) The Cambridge Lower Secondary Programme (CLSP) is specially crafted for children between 11 to14 years old and provides a strong foundation to students who want to pursue any international or national curricula for higher classes. 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