At first glance, a dinosaur might seem an unusual symbol for a school. Dinosaurs belong to the past, while schools shape the future. At Ekya Nava, however, the dinosaur is more than just a relic of history; it symbolizes the driving forces of progress: evolution and innovation.
Education's Evolutionary Journey
Evolution is a story of adaptation, resilience, and growth. Just as species evolved to thrive in changing environments, education must adapt to meet the needs of a dynamic world. Learning is not static; it requires curiosity, flexibility, and a willingness to embrace change. Ekya Nava embodies this concept, fostering a dynamic and adaptive learning environment.
Innovation: Building the Future
Innovation takes the lessons of the past and uses them to build something new. Ekya Nava encourages students to question, explore, and create—not just to learn about the world but to shape it.
The Dinosaur Project: Creativity in Action
The dinosaur project began as a complex engineering challenge: to create a massive, seemingly weightless structure balanced on just two pivots. Principles of physics and mathematics were used to calculate weight distribution and stress points, ensuring stability while minimizing the dinosaur’s footprint. The dinosaur project aligns with Ekya Nava’s core pathways, particularly Design and Making, where students will learn to apply creative solutions to real-world challenges and blend technical skills with ingenuity.
Ekya Nava's Purpose-Driven Learning
Ekya Nava, Asia’s first K-12 Maker School of Innovation, Creativity, and Design, moves beyond traditional rote learning to a purpose-driven design-thinking approach to learning. This approach is enriched by four key pathways: Design, Making, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Information Technology & Society. These pathways encourage a cross-disciplinary approach, empowering students with transferable skills like problem-solving, creative ideation, collaboration, and confidence. The school nurtures a ‘Go beyond’ spirit, empowering students to explore their creativity through hands-on learning experiences. For example, the Entrepreneurship & Innovation pathway fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where students delve into design thinking and business principles.
Continuous Growth and Discovery
The dinosaur at Ekya Nava stands as a reminder that while the past informs us, innovation defines our future. It represents a commitment to continuous learning and preparing students to lead in an ever-changing world. Ekya Nava equips students for a fast-changing world with the skills and resilience needed to make meaningful observations and contributions to their communities and the world.