OVERVIEW OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT THE DEWEY SCHOOLS
Curriculum
Teaching methodology
Academic programs at The Dewey Schools focus on developing individuals’ overall competency based on the 5 pillars of education.
The Dewey Schools is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), one of the world’s leading prestigious international education accreditation organizations. CIS was founded in 1949 and the CIS community includes more than 1360 members consisting of over 740 schools and 610 colleges/universities, representing 122 countries.
Curriculum
Teaching methodology
Assessment system
Teachers' professional development
School culture & climate
The academic programs at The Dewey Schools focus on developing individuals’ overall competency based on the 5 pillars of education.
The Dewey Schools is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), one of the world’s leading prestigious international education accreditation organizations. CIS was founded in 1949 and the CIS community includes more than 1360 members consisting of over 740 schools and 610 colleges/universities, representing 122 countries.
Academic programs
Journey International Program IELTS 7.0+ to 8.0+
Adventure International Program IELTS 6.5+ to 7.5+
Discover Integrated Program IELTS 6.0+ to 7.0+
Explore Integrated Program IELTS 5.5+ to 6.5+
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Humanities
The course will be taught 100% in English by Expat teachers, offering students an all-rounded knowledge base on History, Geography, Philosophy, Literature, Arts, Politics, Languages, etc. Students can broaden their knowledge about humanity matters, counter-argument mindset, and global citizenship skills.
- Write & design travel magazines
- Global climate change issues
- Print-out posters to advance community knowledge, design and sell T-shirts to generate funds for charity activities.
- Idea on resurrecting Java rhinos
- previously extinct in Vietnam
- Research on gender ratio in Vietnam
- Research on the effectiveness of the death sentence due to illegal drugs usage
MDE
Students can utilize design-thinking and knowledge base of Science, IT, Engineering, etc., to generate ideas, designs, and produce final products with high real-life applications. The course will also support students in developing a creative mindset, collaborative competency, interactions, and problem-solving.
- Mobile water filtration system with separate filtration core
- Learning equipment vending machine
- DIY Lie detector
Visual Arts
Students are able to maximize their creative capacity and competency to appreciate arts through in-depth research on artworks of acclaimed artists around the world, practice with a dynamic range of materials, and create original products independently.
- Sketches
- Printing techniques
- Abstract sculpture
- Graphics design, recording & film production
- Design 2D & 3D models
Performing Arts
Students can explore different ways to create high-quality performance arts, from brainstorming ideas, script writing, sound design, lighting, stage, costumes, and performances.
- Studio design
- Performance
- Stage organization
- Musical
- Sound & recording engineering
- Music composition & arrangement
- Modern music
Natural Science
The program provides an all-around Science foundation knowledge based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students are nurtured with curiosity and passion to explore and empowered to have their own say and independent choices when implementing the academic projects included in this program.
- Material science
- Life
- Earth
- Space and Engineering
- Global health
Math
Students can explore, experience, and apply mathematics concepts and logical thinking to real-life applications.
- Bidding on the completion of Dewey classrooms
- Measure the height of the letter W located on the campus basketball court
PE - Movement
The program offers multiple PE activities with dynamic content areas to support students in honing their overall physical skills, which would positively impact physical health, emotions, and spirit and nurture creative thinking.
- Yoga
- Meditation
- Ballet dancing
- Jazz dancing
- Contemporary dancing
The Dewey educational philosophy is to provide student growth and development with experiential learning and education that fosters self-directed learning, self-reliance, responsibility, and character.
Educational methodology
Design Thinking
Design thinking is a ‘human-centered’ approach to learning, collaborating, and problem-solving.
Inquiry-based learning
Inquiry-based learning focuses on boosting students’ interaction and helping them master their own learning pathway through asking questions, sharing ideas, and improving higher-order thinking skills (analyze, evaluate, create, and defend).
Project-based learning
Project-based learning is a student-centered approach where students learn through projects, explore, and apply knowledge to real life.
Learning-by-doing
In the learning by doing process, students go through a process of exploration, hands-on learning, and practice to answer the teacher’s question or challenge that requires deep thinking, and knowledge acquisition.
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