After spending the morning at
Universidad del Pacífico, both groups joined together at Colegio Nuestra Señora
del Carmen (Colegio Carmelitas, or Carmelite school), a private Catholic school
in the Miraflores district. We met with the primary section principal, señora
Rosa Ana Dongo. Although this is her first year as principal, the school
is CELEBRATING 60 YEARS in existence!
It was clear from our
conversation and a tour of the school that there is a focus on academics as
well as on enhancing students’ personal experiences. In the classroom,
teachers use small groups to create a sense of belonging and build positive relationships
between students. In these small groups, students select their own topics
and engage in activities to develop research and problem-solving skills. During
the school day and in afterschool activities, students also have the option of
participating in workshops for the arts and sports including music, dance,
visual arts, volleyball and basketball. The pictures below include some
of the student performances and art work that we had the privilege of enjoying.
La señora Dongo also shared information about the
instructional strategies, school-wide approach to positive discipline and
teacher selection process at Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen. This
school was an excellent example of how to balance students’ academic
and developmental needs. I learned a lot and look forward to
hearing more from the Comparative Education group who will return to the school
tomorrow.
~ Faneshia Jones
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