The 21 st -century education system rightly imbibes infrastructure and tech upgrades that
prepare children not just for school examinations but for life beyond school. The goal is to
tap into children’s creative edge and churn out their curiosity by introducing them to
contemporary innovations, with the recent streak revolving around robotics.
At K.R. Mangalam World School, GK-II, our objective has always remained to positively
contribute to children’s learning graph, by exposing them to new-age concepts like robotics.
It can fuel their hunger for new inventions and equip them with the much-needed
professional skills.
Let’s delve into the various ways in which robotics benefits children and why it is emerging
as a crucial skill for 21 st -century kids.
A Step towards a New Branch of Learning:
Children are always up for learning new skills and trying their hands at unique activities. As
such, it becomes all the more important to pick skills and activities that can benefit them in
the long run. In pursuit of the same, K.R. Mangalam World School, GK-II, has introduced a
branch of robotics, for the benefit of our students.
As a part of this exposure, children are explained ways and methodologies in which they
learn to design, construct, and operate robots. A motive is to create robotic machines that
can assist humans, especially in completing mundane activities.
An Excellent Team Activity:
At K.R. Mangalam World School, GK-II, we encourage our learners to understand the
importance of choosing ‘collaboration over isolation’. Robotics is an excellent way of sowing
seeds of teamwork.
In the Robotics Club, every child is made a part of a group, where they need to brainstorm
collectively and come up with a solution, by utilizing the principles of robotics. By doing this
process, they not only become masters of robotics but also imbibe a crucial life skill, which is
to be a team player.
Provides an Innovative Edge:
Once children complete their schooling from the education institute that they are studying
at, they find themselves in a market that is characterized by cutthroat competition. Amidst
this, to stay relevant, the only option they have is to take out their hidden cards and
showcase their capabilities. Knowledge of robotics is one such futuristic skill that can
provide children with a distinct edge over the other competitors.
With most companies these days basically thriving on the base of innovation, invention,
research & development, it is obvious that children with a strong know-how of robotics will
enjoy a preference over their fellow applicants. Hence, it is right to state that knowledge of
robotics can help children to eliminate entry barriers.
Opens Up an Infinite World of Possibilities:
At K.R. Mangalam World School, GK-II, our focus has always been to prepare children for
unforeseen challenges, by tapping into the infinite world of possibilities that help them
reach their desired goals.
As a part of the robotics training, we help our children understand the vitality of
perspectives. We introduce them to “one problem, multiple solutions ideology.” This
prevents them from easily giving up as they choose to continue trying until a valid solution is
sought.
Hence, we can confidently state that robotics helps children to spot their strengths, fight
back against threats, and make the most of every opportunity.
To Conclude:
It is important to understand that practical methods are considered more effective than
theoretical for conceptual learning. With this, the students get their skill set enhanced by
becoming more productive. Robotics is indeed an important skill to have. This especially
holds true in today, where technology has seeped into every industrial sector, and skills like
robotics and coding have become more of a necessity. Apart from the other clubs for
conducting various activities, K.R. Mangalam World School, GK-II, has a Robotics Club, where
students studying in Class II to VII enjoy the opportunity of attending robotics workshops.
Here, the students collect information related to robotics and aeromodelling. This works as
an excellent starting point in honing the new-age skills of our young budding geniuses.