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Learning by Doing: How Uma Public School Builds 21st-Century Skills in Children

  • Writer: shivankaarogyaviro
    shivankaarogyaviro
  • Jul 28
  • 2 min read
UMA Public School students energetically practicing karate and self-defense techniques on the school grounds.
UMA Public School students energetically practicing karate and self-defense techniques on the school grounds.

Beyond marks and rankings, parents increasingly ask, "Is my child actually being prepared for the real world?" This blog explores Uma Public School's founding philosophy—learning by doing—and how it builds the skills children need for the future.


What Is "Learning by Doing"?

"Learning by doing" is an experiential approach in which children learn through activity, practice, and play rather than rote memorisation—aligned with NEP 2020. It's the founding philosophy of Uma Public School in Greater Noida, established in 2000 by Mr. Brahm Singh Bhati.


The Philosophy Behind Uma Public School

When Mr. Brahm Singh Bhati founded the school in 2000, he built it around a specific belief: children learn best by doing and playing, not by memorising. Decades later, NEP 2020 has made this exact approach national policy — meaning Uma was ahead of the curve.

Students at Uma Public School Lab engage in a hands-on biology experiment under the guidance of their teacher.
Students at Uma Public School Lab engage in a hands-on biology experiment under the guidance of their teacher.

How "Learning by Doing" Looks in the Classroom

  • Students do projects and experiments, not just copy notes

  • Children are encouraged to ask questions and think critically

  • Sports and activities are integral, not add-ons—building confidence and discipline

  • Learning connects to real-world application, developing genuine understanding.

The 21st-Century Skills It Builds by School as a Foundation:

Critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, creativity, and confidence—the skills that matter in a world where memorizing facts is no longer enough, which is the major focus of Uma Public School from years of establishment in the heart of Greater Noida, where skills meet education.


FAQs

What teaching approach does Uma Public School use?

An experiential, "learning by doing and playing" approach aligned with NEP 2020.

Skill-based, competency-based learning, including CBSE and NEP 2020, both emphasize conceptual, application-based learning.


 
 
 

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