Mr. E. Sendhil Kumar is an educator who integrated state-of-the-art technology in to the school curriculum. He embarked on a beautiful journey left by his grandma, who had a small school. The seed she sowed waited to sprout after he discovered he couldn't identify a school of his choice. To match what he has envisioned in education and to train students on par with the international community, he tied up with the Maharishi Vidya Mandir group and started a school in Mogappair.
"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. The mind is everything. What we think, we become." - Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
What does "an ideal school" refer to in my terminology?
A school that gives a holistic perspective on academics and the natural world around it. I always think the right environment will facilitate an efficient educational process. A one-of-a-kind infrastructure will allow schoolchildren to enjoy the environment and feel the extravaganza on par with the technologically advanced society.The school infrastructure plays a pivotal role in bringing the expected learning outcomes and achievement in children. The school infrastructure is a good fit between the pedagogy and the learning outcomes.
Keeping in mind the importance of infrastructure, I decided to give the school the best possible infrastructure. The school has the largest interactive digital wall; every classroom has an 86-inch high-resolution touchscreen display to annotate, write on, and interact with in real- time. It includes writing software, an augmented reality camera, and a microphone for web-RTC video conferencing or virtual classrooms. The unique classroom architecture, embellished with a golden yellow cornice, gives a real-time ambience to the learner.
Technology-driven campus
Technology has become a bridge between theory and practice in a student's life. MVM Mogappair is a technology-driven campus where Google Chromebooks augment textbooks. First of their kind, Google workspace, cloud storage, and Google Chromebooks were delivered for learning, assessment, and reinforcement to facilitate enhanced learning. The pioneering initiative was well-lauded by parents and students. The school has a pedagogy that is interactive, engaging, and easy to assimilate with AI, VR, and AR. Being well-versed in the language of technology gives our students a cutting edge over others as they make their mark on the world.
The school offers state-of-the-art robotics education for middle school students. The design, construction, and operation of robots that perform simple tasks are assembled. Arduino is an electronic prototyping platform based on an I/O board, which makes it easy to write and upload to the board.
Meditation and education
The process of education takes place in the field of consciousness. And, the prerequisite to completing education is the full development of consciousness—enlightenment.
Knowledge is not the basis of enlightenment; it is the basis of knowledge, according to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
The curriculum embraces transcendental meditation for mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
School design
My main areas of interest are alternative energy and innovative architecture. This thought process helped the school win an award for "Excellence in Innovative School Design" from His Excellency the Governor of Tamil Nadu for its unique and eco-friendly building design. The school is a green-secured campus engineered to implement Sustainable Development Goals. Emphasis on academic, scholastic, co- scholastic, and extracurricular activities of uncompromised quality will aid in overall development. The 25000-square-foot turf playground was consciously designed for sports activities. The state-of-the-art playground will have various facilities for the students to get trained.
Which quality makes MVM Mogappair stand out from other schools?
Our multiple intelligence-based teaching strategies engage the child to ensure that no child is left behind. Each learner learns differently, and the lessons have the perfect blend of visual and audio elements. The lessons are interactive and experiential to involve every child in the learning process. The teachers encourage the child to think and analyse independently before formulating their own solutions. Apart from creating independent thinkers, we also focus on all aspects of the child's character development and enable their confidence to become global citizens.
As the visionary Mr. Sendhil Kumar feels, the education system is not just about preparing for the future. In addition to regurgitating information for standardised tests, it is also about growth in a rapidly changing environment that instills value, emotional balance, and stress-free well-being.
According to him "Education is not just an approach to learning but it's the process of passing on knowledge, values and skills to the society with a difference”
