Holistic Teaching Frameworks: Achieve Success Today
Our educational programs are built upon three proprietary frameworks—the Tricycle Model, the 3A's, and the Wall of Knowledge. These holistic teaching frameworks work in synergy to foster deep student engagement, guide teacher reflection, and cultivate an optimal learning environment in any classroom.
Holistic Education: Core Principles and Proven Benefits
Our programs are built upon three proprietary frameworks—the Tricycle Model, the 3A’s, and the Wall of Knowledge—which translate the established philosophy of holistic teaching frameworks into practical classroom success. This methodology moves beyond traditional academics, addressing the full spectrum of development to foster deep student engagement, guide teacher reflection, and cultivate an optimal learning environment.
This approach is rooted in the widely recognized UNESCO Four Pillars of Education, which propose that learning must be organized around four fundamental concepts: Learning to Know, Learning to Do, Learning to Live Together, and Learning to Be. Research confirms that using these multi-dimensional concepts dramatically improves critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and resilience. To read the original report, you can access the UNESCO publication Learning: The Treasure Within.
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The Tricycle Model: Balancing Cognitive, Emotional, and Physical Development
The Tricycle Model is Dr. Farida Sheikh’s three-part holistic teaching framework designed to foster comprehensive pupil well-being and inclusive learning for every child. This powerful model conceptualizes a child’s educational journey as a tricycle supported by three equal wheels: Cognitive Development, Emotional Development, and Physical Development. By ensuring all three of these domains are in balance, the framework empowers educators and parents to collaborate effectively, creating the stable foundation necessary for an optimal learning environment and sustained student engagement.
This holistic teaching framework demands that the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of the pupil are met equally, preventing the entire learning process from becoming unstable. When the three wheels of the Tricycle Model are aligned, it promotes resilience, supports the whole child, and ensures maximum student engagement with the curriculum. The full details of this essential holistic teaching framework, including actionable strategies and case studies for building an optimal learning environment, are available for purchase in the book, The Tricycle Model: A Holistic Approach to Pupil Well-Being and Inclusive Learning.
The 3A's Framework: Atmosphere, Attitude, and Actionable Learning
The 3A’s Framework provides a critical, actionable structure within our holistic teaching frameworks for nurturing the social and emotional dimensions of learning, which is the necessary foundation for creating a truly optimal learning environment. This model focuses on three interconnected pillars. The first is fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive Atmosphere where all pupils feel valued. The second is cultivating a positive Attitude and a resilient growth mindset in both pupils and teachers, which is a hallmark of successful holistic teaching frameworks.
The third pillar is ensuring all lessons feature relevant Actionable Learning to maximize student engagement. This step involves practical application, moving lessons beyond passive reception into hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving. By mastering the synergy of the 3A’s, educators effectively bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge (Learning to Know) and practical application (Learning to Do), leading to sustained academic success and a vibrant, optimal learning environment rooted in our holistic teaching frameworks.
The Wall of Knowledge: Building a Cumulative and Connected Understanding
The Wall of Knowledge is the structural framework that ensures academic growth is both deep and lasting, shifting the focus from rote memorization to true cumulative understanding. This comprehensive model teaches students how to intentionally organize and connect information, treating each new concept like a foundational brick that must interlock with existing knowledge. This approach guarantees that learning is sequential and robust, eliminating knowledge gaps and securing a stable structure for all future educational endeavors.
By emphasizing the intrinsic relationship between distinct concepts and subjects, the Wall of Knowledge actively nurtures the skills necessary for complex problem-solving and higher-order critical thinking. When students achieve this strong cumulative understanding, they develop the ability to analyze information, draw logical conclusions, and apply knowledge creatively, ensuring their learning becomes a permanent, interconnected structure rather than a collection of isolated facts.
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Unlock the full potential of your educators and students by integrating these proven frameworks—the Tricycle Model, the 3A’s Framework, and the Wall of Knowledge—into your institutional practice. Our bespoke training programs provide the practical tools necessary to cultivate an optimal learning environment and drive exceptional student engagement across all key areas of development.
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