Innovational learning at Phoenix school

By Kitinan Sanguansak

The Nation

Phoenix International School believes the introduction of educational innovation is essential to develop students' creativity and help them become leaders in constructive thinking.

The newest school of its kind in the capital situated on RangsitNakhon Nayok Road initiated plans to to incorporate Elearning into education to try to overcome barriers of traditional studying in the classroom.

Panya Kumchoo, the school's director, said: "Phoenix International was born from a group of teachers, mostly of which are foreigners, with a vast experience of international curriculum. They wanted to create a new international school which would be different from existing ones.

"We want to be a leader in Elearning, which will liberate our pupils from the old study methods. Consequently, we adopted the California curriculum from the United States, which is used for learning via computers.

"The children can learn English from mothertongue teachers anytime they want, which is proven to be effective in helping them learn the language faster. They can also do the study and have contact with teachers all the time. This will bring the country's education to a new level.

"Our curriculum is aiming at developing the children, physically, intellectually and mentally. We're also aware that there is individual difference so we arrange the course suitable for all students regardless of religion or nationality.

"We've built a network with other international schools abroad so you can be assured that our teaching is as good as the others. We've opened classes from prekindergarten to Grade 12.

"With the aim to develop our children in all aspects, we will support them in developing their skills in sports and music as well."

Panya ensured that students would enjoy their study amid pleasant surroundings.

"The school has a vast area so we allocated some of it to be a 'green zone'. The children need not sit only in the airconditioned classroom but they can find some place in the garden.

"With the notebook and Wifi signal that we provide, they certainly can study anywhere they want, on the grass or under the tree. Not only will it help children to not get bored by studying only in the classroom, it strengthens the relationship between them and the teachers."

-- The Nation 2011-02-28

It will be interesting to see how this works out.

The article is a little short on facts. I wonder what grades/ages the students are?

It will be interesting to see how this works out.

The article is a little short on facts. I wonder what grades/ages the students are?

K1 to G12 (2-18 years of age)

Working hours seem good. M-F 8am to 3pm. Wages don't look so hot though...considering they are asking for Ed degree holders.

It will be interesting to see how this works out.

The article is a little short on facts. I wonder what grades/ages the students are?

K1 to G12 (2-18 years of age)

Working hours seem good. M-F 8am to 3pm. Wages don't look so hot though...considering they are asking for Ed degree holders.

it seems funny that they have an American curriculum but use a word in the op that only exists in British English