Active Learning
I believe that the school must represent present life, life as real and vital to the child as that which he carries on in the home, in the neighborhood, or on the playground.
– John Dewey (My Pedagogic Creed) –
Satit Kaset IP adopts the “learning by doing” education philosophy inspired by a renowned American philosopher, John Dewey. He believed that education should be relevant to students’ real-lives and enable them to apply their skills to solve problems in their communities. Based on this philosophy, the IP program supplements the curriculum with competency-based and hands-on learning
activities.
Our students are taught the essential 21st-century learning skills of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication in the classrooms. They are encouraged to show their curiosity, ask good questions, and collaborate effectively.
Through projects, students become skilled in the use of language and digital media technology, which leads them to grow into confident leaders and global citizens.
Our ultimate goal is to become a
“thinking school and learning community.”
We celebrate diversity and creativity.
We respect and appreciate different ideas.
We are open-minded and curious about other cultures.
We find our voices in society.
Everyone can realize their dreams.
Satit Kaset IP is a learning community where students and teachers create knowledge together. They share ideas and values, develop skills, and cultivate a positive attitude towards learning.
Beyond Academics
Alongside our curriculum, our projects and courses aim to provide opportunities for students to discover their passions and develop leadership skills. Our students also participate in many school activities organized by the Kasetsart University Laboratory School, Center for Educational Research and Development to foster collaboration and relationships.
They include the annual Sports Day, school fair, grade-level field trips, and camps. They help nurture students’ sense of belonging and a healthy school learning environment where unity and camaraderie are placed at the forefront of the activities’ goals.
After School Extracurricular Activities
Through after school activities, students get to explore their interests and develop skills outside of the classroom. These activities help to bring balance to our students’ school experience and enhance their social-emotional well-being.
Camps
Camps at Satit Kaset IP are always a bundle of fun. They are for building leaders, developing good teamwork, and strengthening friendships.
Senior Projects
By grade 12, the IP students have taken various courses and developed an assortment of skills.
A senior project provides an opportunity for our students to choose an area of interest, conduct independent study and demonstrate problem-solving, decision-making, and independent learning skills.
Senior project topics at Satit Kaset IP have spanned fundraising concerts, culinary discovery and real science experiments.
They are usually very challenging for students, fostering active learners and encouraging collaborative learning with their peers or community partners.
Cultural Exchanges
Satit Kaset IP further promotes multicultural learning by celebrating various international cultural events such as Tanabata (Japanese Star Festival), Japanese and Chinese New Year, Halloween, and Christmas.
Exchange programs are also available for secondary level students interested in broadening their outlook by experiencing a different culture. As part of an exchange program, our students travel abroad to live in a new country. They stay with host families and attend classes at a local school, all while immersing themselves in a brand new culture and exploring the world
from a different viewpoint.
Satit Kaset IP and Kasetsart University Laboratory School, Center for Educational Research and Development, offer a large variety of such exchange programs in countries like England, Croatia, China, and Japan.
Community ServiceCamps
Community Service is a subject that cultivates students to do good deeds. Students are encouraged to be good citizens, do good deeds for the community, show kindness, and be responsible members of society. Students can also choose to be a member of the school community service club, SKIP Red Cross Club.
Business Entrepreneurship
Small Business is a course that focuses on the understanding of the principles of entrepreneurship, integrating academic content with a real-life business.
Students will use many skills to run their small businesses. These include their computing, creativity, and technological skills. They will also learn other new skills such as basic business management, sales planning, and cost-benefit
calculation.
In primary levels, students work as a team to sell products at lunch and after school. They need to make their product, create a poster promoting their product, and calculate their daily profit.
Grade 11 students participate every year in the Junior Achievement Company of the Year Competition. It is a 12-week program that teaches the students how to transform a business idea into a real, successful enterprise. With the company they create, they learn how to work under a structured business organization, finance a real business, sell efficiently to a target market, and finally, liquidate a business.
Competitions
Satit Kaset IP values the benefits for students of participating in competitions. The students get to know about themselves as well as learning a lot about self-motivation, growth mindset, and
mental toughness. In team competitions, they get to enhance
their collaboration skills and their social and emotional learning.
Proud to be Thai
Our students’ linguistic heritage is an essential part of our school’s identity, pride, and curriculum. In addition to improving and mastering their native language, students continually develop their knowledge of and pride in Thai culture.
Thai Culture and Traditions
Thanks to our Thai language department, our students get to participate in schoolwide writing contests, Thai cultural assemblies, Thai traditional arts and crafts, and Thai cultural plays.
Satit Kaset IP community celebrates every year Thai cultural and religious holidays, including Sunthorn Phu Day, National Thai Language Day, Loy Krathong, Thod Kra Tin, and Thod Pha Pa.
