Themes in 3C
Introduction to 3C Curriculum
MDN Edify Education designed the curriculum, known as the 3C Curriculum, as a unique tool for student learning. This three-way approach focuses on key educational levers that foster holistic development — intellectual, emotional, and physical.
- Conceptual Understanding: The first ‘C’ emphasizes that students internalize concepts by asking deeper questions, using critical thinking, and applying their learning to real-life situations.
- Creative Learning: The second ‘C’ encourages creative teaching methods that inspire deep thinking, reflection, and hands-on experiences — helping students learn beyond the curriculum.
- Collaborative Skills: The third ‘C’ highlights the importance of teamwork. Students collaborate, exchange ideas, and build essential social skills — vital for thriving in today’s interconnected world.
By integrating these three essential components, the 3C Curriculum equips students to excel academically while preparing them for success in a dynamic, global environment.
Curriculum: The 3C Framework — Content • Competency • Character
Adopted from MDN Edify Education — Building Minds, Shaping Futures
At Clever Minds Global School, we proudly follow the 3C Curriculum developed by MDN Edify Education,
designed to nurture the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of every child.
This transformative framework integrates academics, life skills, and character building into a unified learning journey, empowering students to learn with purpose, think critically, and lead with integrity.
Content – Building Strong Foundations
We provide a robust academic framework that ensures conceptual clarity and mastery across all subjects. Our CBSE-aligned lessons make learning engaging, experiential, and meaningful, helping students connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
Competency – Developing Skills for Life
At Clever Minds, we emphasize 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and digital literacy. Through inquiry-based learning and interactive teaching methods, we prepare students to face real-world challenges with confidence and adaptability.
Character – Shaping Values and Integrity
We believe that education is incomplete without strong values. Our programs foster empathy, respect, resilience, and ethical behavior — nurturing well-rounded individuals who act responsibly and lead with compassion as global citizens ready to make a positive impact.
A Curriculum for Confident, Capable, and Compassionate Learners:
By embracing the 3C Curriculum from MDN Edify Education, Clever Minds Global School ensures that every child
develops Content for knowledge, Competency for success, and Character for life.
Our approach transforms students into confident, skilled, and principled leaders — ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Themes in 3C
The 3C Curriculum incorporates six Trans-disciplinary Themes that enable children to construct their learning through meaningful, everyday life experiences and perceptions that they can relate to. Learning thus becomes more contextual, analytical, interesting, and memorable.
1. Our Identity
Learning about the nature of ourselves — our responsibilities, rights, and duties, cultural values, and human relationships. Becoming aware of our connection with friends, family, and communities, and understanding what it truly means to be human.
2. Our Responsibilities
Understanding relationships within and between people, living beings, and communities. Exploring equal opportunities, conflict resolution, and the need for humans to share natural resources with other living organisms.
3. Our Expression
Learning to express ideas, values, beliefs, and culture through multiple languages and art forms such as dramatics, martial arts, dance, and painting — promoting creativity and individuality.
4. Place and Time
Understanding oneself in relation to surroundings, places, and time. Exploring homes, journeys, discoveries, and the interconnectedness between individuals and different civilizations.
5. World Laws
Gaining insight into the natural world and its laws, understanding the links between the physical, biological, and human societies, and recognizing the influence of science and technology on the environment and social development.
6. Our Systems
Learning about the interconnections between human-made systems and communities — understanding structures, organizations, and their impact on society and the environment.
Profiles in 3C
The 3C Curriculum nurtures essential traits and competencies that define a learner’s character and capability. These profiles represent the qualities and skills cultivated in every student at Clever Minds Global School, fostering a balanced, empathetic, and growth-oriented mindset.
Profiles of Character
These are core traits imbibed by learners through a value-driven system that evolves continuously to promote harmony, empathy, and integrity in the world.
1. Empathetic
Understands and shares the feelings of others and willingly offers support when needed.
2. Caring
Shows compassion and concern for others, taking active steps to assist in their needs.
3. Principled
Acts with integrity and honesty, upholding fairness, justice, and respect for all individuals and communities.
4. Reflective
Gives thoughtful consideration to one’s own learning and experiences, promoting continuous growth.
5. Inquiring
Displays natural curiosity and eagerness to conduct independent inquiry and research.
6. Integrity
Adheres to moral and ethical principles, demonstrating honesty and consistency in actions.
Profiles of Competence
These profiles reflect the core skills developed by learners for continual progress and personal excellence.
1. Balanced
Understands the importance of maintaining intellectual, emotional, and physical balance for overall well-being.
2. Communicative
Clearly and effectively conveys ideas, thoughts, and perspectives with confidence and precision.
3. Decisive
Makes logical and well-informed decisions while navigating challenges and solving problems.
4. Creative
Demonstrates originality and innovation in thought, developing unique and meaningful ideas.
5. Problem Solver
Identifies and analyses problems effectively to provide thoughtful, practical solutions.
6. Entrepreneurial
Applies strategic and innovative thinking to implement new ideas successfully and efficiently.
Assessment in 3C
Comprehensive Assessment Framework
At Clever Minds Global School, Hyderabad, we believe assessments should inspire growth — not just measure grades. Our Comprehensive Assessment Framework, based on the 3C Curriculum from MDN Edify Education, evaluates each student across Content, Competency, and Character.
We go beyond traditional exams by assessing concept clarity, critical thinking, collaboration, and values-based learning through projects, digital tools, and personalized feedback. By focusing on both academic and personal development, we ensure every learner grows with confidence, curiosity, and compassion.
At Clever Minds, assessments are not the end of learning — they are a pathway to excellence, self-discovery, and lifelong success.
Pedagogy
Inspiring Curiosity. Empowering Learners. Building Futures.
At Clever Minds Global School, we believe that true education begins with curiosity. Our pedagogical approach is rooted in inquiry-based and student-centered learning, where children take an active role in their own educational journey. We encourage every learner to ask questions, explore ideas, and discover knowledge through experience rather than memorization.
Inspired by the 3C Curriculum — Content, Competency, and Character — adopted from MDN Edify Education, our teaching methodology ensures holistic development. Students build strong academic foundations (Content), develop essential life skills like critical thinking, communication, and collaboration (Competency), and grow into responsible and compassionate individuals (Character).
At Clever Minds, classrooms are vibrant spaces of exploration. Teachers act as facilitators, guiding students through interactive discussions, hands-on projects, and technology-integrated lessons that make learning engaging and relevant. Our digital learning tools, smart classrooms, and experiential activities empower students to connect concepts with real-world applications.
We also place equal emphasis on emotional, social, and physical growth through sports, arts, and values-based education. Regular faculty development programs ensure our educators stay equipped with the latest global teaching strategies and pedagogical innovations.
By combining academic excellence with creativity, values, and innovation, Clever Minds Global School nurtures confident learners who are ready to lead, adapt, and succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Assessment
Assessing Growth. Celebrating Progress. Inspiring Excellence.
At Clever Minds Global School, we view assessment as an essential part of the learning journey — not a separate process. Aligned with the 3C Curriculum (Content, Competency, and Character) adopted from MDN Edify Education, our comprehensive assessment framework focuses on evaluating every aspect of a child’s development — academic, emotional, social, and personal.
Our assessments go beyond traditional examinations. They are conducted before, during, and after each unit of study, allowing facilitators to identify prior knowledge, track progress, and guide future learning. Teachers use a wide range of assessment tools and strategies — including portfolios, projects, reflective journals, peer reviews, and performance-based tasks — to gain a holistic understanding of each learner’s growth.
At Clever Minds, we believe every child learns differently. That’s why our facilitators record, document, and analyze individual progress to design personalized learning experiences that address each student’s unique strengths and needs. Specialists work closely with subject teachers and parents to ensure that every learner receives the right academic and emotional support.
Regular progress reports, student-led conferences, parent-teacher meetings, and open-house days keep families actively involved in their child’s education. This transparent and collaborative approach builds a strong partnership between home and school.
At Clever Minds Global School, assessments are not just about grades — they are about growth, reflection, and lifelong learning. By integrating assessments into daily learning, we empower students to take ownership of their progress and celebrate their journey toward excellence.