We talk about education incessantly (nonstop). We discuss and debate the state of the education system in our country and the need for better and more universities. But should our focus be elsewhere, instead of higher education? What will ensure the best education for the citizens of tomorrow?

Education is not just about putting information in; it is about drawing out from the learner the knowledge, skills, and understanding that are lying dormant in him. Then, education can’t be limited to books and the curriculum. As Mahatma Gandhi said education must involve the all-round drawing out of the best in the individual; body, mind, and spirit.

To prepare our children for life, we have to stop edifying knowledge. Instead, we have to teach them something unique. In this increasingly technology-driven world, our children need to learn how to build relationships and how to approach life and work. We need to provide them with opportunities to develop skills such as communication, decision-making, independent thinking, teamwork, leadership, creativity, problem-solving, and others — skills that will make them 21^st-century-ready.

Education begins from the very moment of conception of a child. The child is greatly affected by the parents’ social, emotional, and physical state. A happy, healthy parent will bring into the world a happy, healthy child.

Undoubtedly there is little uncertainty that we must focus on building the skills of our learners in the early years. But, one may say that it is one thing to talk about theories, and completely another to translate them into action.

The answer lies in a well-structured, carefully planned, accountable and appropriate curriculum that will create children who respond and react positively to the learning environments. But before all else, we must understand that it is the child who is the curriculum. All planning must be done keeping the child’s needs at its heart and with the awareness that the world around us is dynamic and always in flux.

Of vital importance is our perception of the educator. In this age, educators are not just licensed professionals at school. Parents, grandparents, friends, along with every person that a child interacts with are his educators. Thus, strong home—school connections are truly important.

A curriculum that is planned to keep in mind the changed perceptions and roles of the school and the educator along with the needs of the child will undoubtedly be a successful one. If we can create an environment for our young learners that is wholesome, challenging, engaging, and motivating, we will surely be able to instill an intrinsic motivation within the children to learn.

Thanks to a forward-thinking EISE Pedagogy, our students quickly learn to love leaving the textbook behind and perform very well.

Though Textbooks are a core part of any curriculum or publisher crucial to the teacher as a blueprint is to a carpenter, so one might assume they are conceived, researched, written, and published as unique contributions to advancing knowledge, providing a curriculum without books is challenging and ground-breaking. With 21 years of delivering curriculum without books, E-KIDS INTERNATIONAL has achieved unsurpassable achievement yielding the best result.

Most of the textbooks fall far short of their important role in the educational scheme of things. They are processed into existence using the pulp (copy and paste) of what already exists, rising like a swamp (an area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects) things from the compost (decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for growing plants) of the past. The mulch (material (such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost) spread around or over a plant to enrich or insulate the soil) is turned and tended by many layers of editors who scrub (abandon) it of anything possibly objectionable before it is fed into a government-run “adoption" system that provides mediocre material to students of all ages.

Some textbooks do a fabulous job of making the subject relevant, but others insult students’ intelligence by oversimplifying and fragmenting the subject matter so much that it becomes incomprehensible. Still, others explore only a few topics instead of a standard content set.

Without textbooks, E-KIDS INTERNATIONAL has invented and unveiled EISE PEDAGOGY along with a variety of curricula for the variety of needs that engages students by relating subjects to their everyday lives. Lessons become clearer when we link the topic to an issue that affects them personally.

Teaching without a textbook means more prep time, it means amassing and adapting curriculum from a wide variety of sources, including journals, lab books, Web sites, packaged curricula, and other teachers. It means mapping this collection to the standards of your school and state. In addition, it means proactively engaging and persuading the administration, the teaching staff, and the parents that ditching the textbook is in the student’s best interests. But it’s worth this effort. Our students are more engaged, they understand more and act out less, and they develop a deeper comprehension of the subject matter.

The significance of teaching and learning without a textbook and with the help of EISE PEDAGOGY

 

Teaching and learning without a textbook and with the help of EISE PEDAGOGY can have several significant benefits:

                         

Authenticity

 

EISE PEDAGOGY encourages the use of real-world materials and experiences, which can make the learning process more authentic and relevant. Instead of relying solely on textbook exercises and examples, learners can engage with authentic language use and real-life situations, improving their ability to apply their knowledge in practical contexts.

 

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

 

EISE PEDAGOGY promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills by challenging learners to analyze, evaluate, and apply their knowledge in various contexts. Without the constraints of a textbook, learners are encouraged to think creatively and independently, fostering a deeper understanding of language concepts.

 

 Flexibility and Personalization

 

EISE PEDAGOGY allows for flexibility and personalization in the learning process. Without being tied to a specific textbook or curriculum, educators can tailor their lessons to the needs and interests of their learners. This individualized approach can enhance motivation and engagement, leading to more effective learning outcomes.

 

Active Engagement and Motivation

 

EISE PEDAGOGY emphasizes active engagement and hands-on experiences, which can increase learner motivation and interest in the subject. By involving learners in experiential activities and problem-solving tasks, educators can create a dynamic and interactive learning environment that promotes active participation and deepens conceptual understanding.

 

Transferable Skills

 

EISE PEDAGOGY helps learners develop transferable skills that can be applied beyond the English language classroom. Skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication are essential for success in various areas of life, including academic, professional, and personal contexts.

 

Overall, teaching and learning without a textbook and with the help of eise pedagogy can provide a more engaging, authentic, and meaningful learning experience for English language learners. By focusing on hands-on experiences, inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, collaboration, and reflection, educators can support conceptual learning and empower learners to become proficient and effective users of the English language.