Inquiry-based
Learning
Students are taught to explore,
examine, and ask big questions.
Inquiry Based Learning
The art of inquiry starts from a belief that the world is a fascinating place. Units of study in all subject areas begin with an essential question that frames the topic and promotes deep critical thinking. IBL is a form of active learning that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios—rather than simply presenting established facts or portraying a smooth path to knowledge. Students are taught to explore, examine, and ask big questions.
We recognize that each student has his or her own unique methods of learning and varying levels of skill and curiosity. This is why inquiry-based learning, an approach that allows students to delve deeply into course material and merge it with their own interests, is the center of our education process.
A lot of research shows that cultivating compassion promotes health and positive relationships. We endeavor to help our students understand what it means to leave a compassionate life, where compassion is seen as the ability to care for oneself and others, being a source of empowerment and strength, not a sign of weakness or an inability to stand up for oneself or others.
Our blended SEL curriculum teaches students about the role that our bodies and our nervous systems, play in our happiness and wellbeing. Students learn to calm their bodies and minds and regulate their nervous systems, as they are introduced to resilience skills that enhance this type of self-care.
The SEL curriculum addresses systems thinking as well, as students are slowly but steadily introduced to the idea of interdependence between people, objects and events, within complex networks of causality.
Watch a longer talk about Social Emotional Learning and its development within Verita from our school founder, Richard Joannides.
Ready to send your child on
the learning adventure of a lifetime?
We develop your child’s talents, build meaningful relationships in a safe environment, and make learning enjoyable. If you’re seeking an international, English-speaking school that encourages independence, creativity, and prepares children to thrive in a global world, Verita School is the perfect choice for your family.