The difference is subtle, but very noticeable to the children.

Let us explain with an example. Previously, if the children were interested in outer space, the teachers would research all about outer space, and facilitate learning on the interesting aspects of outer space based on what the teacher finds interesting. This may include different planets in the solar system.

With the Shaws curriculum, the teachers will have to work with the children to find out what interests the children. For example, when the Kindergarten Class at Shaws Mountbatten were discussing space, the children focused on the moon. Even when the teachers asked broader questions, the children had more and more questions about the moon. The children came up with a long list of questions about the moon which they so eagerly researched over the following 8 weeks. The children are more involved in their research because they are researching topics and questions they themselves are very interested in.